Average Hotel Prices Up

The average hotel price has increased around 15% in the past year. The industry has recovered and expanded from 2001 when hotel rates dropped sharply to get people traveling again. Some cities have gone way up, like Bangkok at a 55% increase, while others have had a little dip like Washington DC being down by 3%.

In general, travel is costing more. If you can plan far enough ahead, booking a room can save you a little money. You can lock in today's rate which may keep going up over the next so many months. Most reservation systems such as ours at AllStays will takes reservations up to about 11-12 months in advance. On the other hand, a major world disaster could drive rates down and you'd have paid a higher rate. It's playing the odds and doing what you are comfortable with to find savings wherever you can.

Spring Camping

Spring is in the air. The snowstorms should be mostly done now and it's time to think about getting out the tents and hiking sticks. Or maybe de-winterize the RV. Depending on where you are in the country or where you want to go, there are plenty of options around. Find a National Park (with camping) near you with our handy National Park map guide.

We are still updating our 2007 rate ranges, updates and closures. Most of the information is still accurate and relevant but always call ahead for current conditions when going into more remote areas of the country.