TripAdvisor - Do you use it?

[clazman]

I thought the bonus of being a senior was you took all the dinner bookings at 5

Macey's in NY have always given us a 10% discount card, purely for being not a citizen

 

[drron]

My QLD seniors card gets me discounts in the US.Even the Metro in NYC in the past.So if they advertise a seniors price definjitely show it.Though usually a drivers licence which has your DOB will do.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

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[Yoz]

Usually use a combination of TripAdvisor and Agoda.

TripAdvisor is great because the traveller photos are quite useful in checking the quality of the room.

Quite like Agoda because of their room info tab (shows the size and features per room type) as well as their distancing tool which allows you to see the distances to nearby places (and airports) as the crow flies. Agoda also only allows reviews from actual bookings placed through the Agoda website which can be both a blessing and a curse?

It might sound a little over the top but I usually set up an Excel spreadsheet (or Google Docs) and list a few hotels I'm considering and just plug in their TripAdvisor hotel ranking as well as their Agoda/Expedia scores, plus any other pros/cons that are relevant to me (such as English speaking, close to airport, close to expo centre) and go from there. Also include prices so I can get an idea of whether the perks of a particular hotel are worth that much.

 

[yld200]

I love looking through the vast amount of information available and tips on TripAdvisor, especially the photos of rooms to get an idea of the quality, cleanliness and size. I did a quick trip to Europe (Milan, Paris, Amsterdam) in March last year and TA was a great source of information to work out best places to stay, things to do and how to get around in the short amount of time we spent in each place.

I'm currently planning an America trip later this year and have already started to research things to do and suitable hotels. Love the amount of honest information on there.

I have posted a few times but should do so more.

 

[amaroo]

Anyone else get the email invite to join the TR survey panel?

 

[Walter_Plinge]

Anyone else get the email invite to join the TR survey panel?

I did but just deleted it. I don't do surveys without getting some kind of reward.

 

[VA777]

I did and will see how it goes.

 

[RooFlyer]

I did and signed up. But I admire Walter_Plinge's policy

 

[UP4014]

I got one and signed up, doesn't mean I will follow through with it.

Matt

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Me too! Lucky I have an 'opening' in my advisory board panel positions... now that I've been dumped by QF!

 

[SuzieQ68]

I did too - joined up to see what comes through. Apparently can unsubscribe. Would be interesting to see how many other people received this 'exclusive' invitation (open to only me and a few other members).....hmmmm.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I did too - joined up to see what comes through. Apparently can unsubscribe. Would be interesting to see how many other people received this 'exclusive' invitation (open to only me and a few other members).....hmmmm.

my thoughts exactly. I'm feeling just that little bit less 'special' right now

 

[drron]

You all made me look at my tertiary email account and found I have been invited as well.
So it really isn't very exclusive is it if they would have me as a member.

 

[farawaymum]

Perhaps targeted at Aussies this time, I got the same "exclusive" invite.

 

[amaroo]

LOL, the trash bin for you, TA!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Perhaps targeted at Aussies this time, I got the same "exclusive" invite.

LOL we are all [-]individuals[/-] exclusive.

 

[JMFK]

I think I'll join and endeavour to do more reviews. I certainly make use of the resource, so feel I should contribute.

 

[drross]

Anyone else get the email invite to join the TR survey panel?

Been on their survey panel for 12 months. Very generic,nothing special,no rewards

 

[chelzmalee]

I think I missed out on the exclusive survey panel. Or maybe I'm on it because they do sent me surveys now and again..

Do enjoy reading TA though, it's how I found AFF. I do try to review hotels I stay in, glowing or not.. may as well add to the wealth of knowledge that's out there.