Life isn’t supposed to be all work and no play. Everyone deserves the chance to get away once in a while and relax. How does a trip to, say, Veracruz sound? There’s so much rich history to see and you can spend a day at the beach!

Some folks are saying they need a vacation but are too stressed to plan it. A full 67% of people admit to feeling stressed out trying to plan a trip. Of those, 46% say finding the right holiday accommodation is the most stressful part.

To help keep you from getting stressed out, here are 3 tips for choosing the right holiday accommodation.

Set Your Budget

First, look at how much you have available to spend. Vacation funds can eat up a big part of your budget.

For vacationers on a budget, it is possible to find acceptable holiday accommodations in budget hotels, hostels and even camping. Look carefully at the pictures and check out reviews first, though. You don’t want to end up in a sketchy hotel with bed bugs.

If your budget is more ample, you’ll have more enticing options. But always look for hotels in your price range. Overspending is really stressful for most people.

Also be on the lookout for hidden fees. Unexpected extra charges are common when traveling. Have a buffer in your budget for them.

Look at Location

Pick your vacation location with care. Many times there will be a certain area where you want to spend a lot of your time sight-seeing or relaxing.

Consider accommodations close to the area you plan to spend your time so you won’t have to travel back and forth. If you choose a cheaper accommodation farther away, you’ll have to factor in the cost of transportation and time.

Here’s an extra safety tip: Avoid seedy areas of town. Nothing is more stressful than someone mugging you or stealing your stuff.

Pick Your Holiday Accommodation Amenities

Decide what amenities are important to you. For example, if you have to keep connected to the outside world while on vacation, be sure your hotel offers WiFi. Otherwise, you’ll end up wasting time looking for cafes or coffee shops that do offer it.

Is relaxing by or in the pool a vacation must for you? Pick accommodations or hoteles en Veracruz that offer a nice pool.

If you can’t find certain amenities on a hotel’s website, don’t hesitate to send an email or call and ask.

Now it doesn’t sound too hard to find the right holiday accommodation, does it? So what about that trip to Veracruz? I bet it’s sounding pretty good now! Are you ready to turn up some Mexican tunes and look for hoteles en Veracruz?

For more ideas about how to keep your travels low key, check out our post about How to Make Things Easier When Traveling. And for a surefire way to give yourself the gift of peace of mind during your trip, buy travel insurance. For more info, read our post on Why Travel Insurance is Not Overrated.