# Travel guides — Hotels4Travelers > Honest, in-depth travel guides to the world’s best-kept-secret destinations: when to go, where to stay and what it really costs. *Source : https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/* --- ## Travel guides Honest, in-depth guides to the destinations we cover — when to go, where to stay, and what a trip really costs. [ ![Vacances solo après 50 ans, destinations pas chères](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/vacances-solo-apres-50-ans.webp) Jun 30, 2026 ### Vacances solo après 50 ans, destinations pas chères Vacances solo à 50 ans sans se ruiner. Portugal, Maroc, Crète, Albanie : destinations, budget par jour, pièges à éviter et agences spécialisées pour voyageurs solos. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/vacances-solo-apres-50-ans/)[ ![Best all-inclusive resorts in Zanzibar — and are they worth it?](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/2.jpg) May 6, 2026 ### Best all-inclusive resorts in Zanzibar — and are they worth it? All-inclusive in Zanzibar: which resorts do it well, what's really covered, where they're located and whether all-inclusive is worth it versus bed & breakfast on the island. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/all-inclusive-zanzibar/)[ ![Where to get 5-star luxury on a budget: best-value destinations](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) Apr 22, 2026 ### Where to get 5-star luxury on a budget: best-value destinations The destinations where a five-star hotel costs a fraction of what it would elsewhere — from Zanzibar to Oman's mountains — so your luxury budget goes further. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-value-luxury-hotels-on-a-budget/)[ ![Best luxury & honeymoon resorts in Zanzibar](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) Apr 8, 2026 ### Best luxury & honeymoon resorts in Zanzibar The best luxury and honeymoon resorts in Zanzibar — design hideaways, private villas and barefoot five-stars — by area, with what makes each special and roughly what you'll pay. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/luxury-hotels-zanzibar/)[ ![Essaouira vs Marrakech: which should you visit (or both)?](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/1.jpg) Mar 18, 2026 ### Essaouira vs Marrakech: which should you visit (or both)? Essaouira or Marrakech? A clear comparison of vibe, weather, beaches, prices and how to combine both on one Morocco trip. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/essaouira-vs-marrakech/)[ ![Where to stay in Jericoacoara, Brazil: best pousadas in the village](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/jericoacoara/hero.jpg) Mar 9, 2026 ### Where to stay in Jericoacoara, Brazil: best pousadas in the village Where to stay in Jericoacoara — in the sandy-street village near the dunes and beach — with the best pousadas, budget tips and how to reach this remote Brazilian beach paradise. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-jericoacoara/)[ ![Riad vs hotel in Essaouira: which should you book?](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/2.jpg) Feb 20, 2026 ### Riad vs hotel in Essaouira: which should you book? Riad or hotel in Essaouira? An honest comparison of atmosphere, location, pools, families, price and service — so you book the right kind of stay for your trip. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/riad-vs-hotel-essaouira/)[ ![Best time to visit Essaouira: weather, wind & crowds](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/hero.jpg) Feb 9, 2026 ### Best time to visit Essaouira: weather, wind & crowds When to visit Essaouira — the windy season, the warmest months, the Gnaoua festival and when hotel prices are lowest on Morocco's Atlantic coast. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-essaouira/)[ ![Where to stay in Aswan, Egypt: best Nile-view hotels & Nubian guesthouses](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/aswan/hero.jpg) Feb 3, 2026 ### Where to stay in Aswan, Egypt: best Nile-view hotels & Nubian guesthouses Where to stay in Aswan — the Nile corniche, Elephantine Island or a colourful Nubian village guesthouse — with the best hotels, budget options and what makes each special. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-aswan/)[ ![The best travel websites for planning your next trip (2026)](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/ella/hero.jpg) Jan 30, 2026 ### The best travel websites for planning your next trip (2026) Our pick of the best travel websites for inspiration, planning and booking — from the French travel magazine Allovoyages to the tools we use to compare, route and reserve a trip. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-travel-websites/)[ ![Where to stay in Gjirokastër, Albania: best Ottoman-era stays](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/gjirokaster/hero.jpg) Jan 28, 2026 ### Where to stay in Gjirokastër, Albania: best Ottoman-era stays Where to stay in Gjirokastër — the UNESCO old bazaar and stone-house quarter — with the best traditional guesthouses and boutique hotels, budget tips and what to expect. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-gjirokaster/)[ ![Zanzibar on a budget: how much does a trip really cost?](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/3.jpg) Jan 21, 2026 ### Zanzibar on a budget: how much does a trip really cost? A realistic budget breakdown for Zanzibar — hotels, food, transfers and excursions — plus practical tips to keep costs down without missing the highlights. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/zanzibar-on-a-budget/)[ ![Best cheap hotels & riads in Essaouira (under $50 a night)](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/3.jpg) Jan 14, 2026 ### Best cheap hotels & riads in Essaouira (under $50 a night) Where to find good cheap hotels and riads in Essaouira under $50 — the best-value picks in the medina and beyond, plus tips to keep your Morocco trip affordable. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/cheap-hotels-essaouira/)[ ![Beachfront vs town: where to stay on a beach holiday](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) Jan 7, 2026 ### Beachfront vs town: where to stay on a beach holiday Should you book a beachfront hotel or stay in town? The real trade-offs — price, noise, convenience, food and views — so you choose the right base for your beach trip. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/beachfront-vs-town-where-to-stay-beach-holiday/)[ ![9 hotel booking mistakes that cost you money (and how to avoid them)](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/3.jpg) Dec 28, 2025 ### 9 hotel booking mistakes that cost you money (and how to avoid them) The most common hotel booking mistakes — from ignoring the total price to skipping reviews and booking the wrong area — and simple fixes that save money and disappointment. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/hotel-booking-mistakes-to-avoid/)[ ![Where to stay in Watamu, Kenya: best beach hotels](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/watamu/hero.jpg) Dec 19, 2025 ### Where to stay in Watamu, Kenya: best beach hotels Where to stay in Watamu — along the marine-park beaches of Turtle Bay and Watamu Beach, from boutique resorts to budget guesthouses — with what to expect and booking tips. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-watamu/)[ ![Where to stay in Amed, Bali: best dive & beach hotels](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/amed/hero.jpg) Dec 12, 2025 ### Where to stay in Amed, Bali: best dive & beach hotels Where to stay in Amed, Bali — Jemeluk, Lipah, Bunutan and the quieter coves — for diving, snorkelling and black-sand calm, with budget tips and what each bay is like. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-amed/)[ ![How many days in Zanzibar? 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Star ratings or guest review scores — which matters more when booking a hotel? How each works, where they mislead, and how to read reviews like a pro. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/hotel-star-ratings-vs-guest-scores/)[ ![Best time to visit Zanzibar: month-by-month weather, prices & crowds](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/1.jpg) Nov 12, 2025 ### Best time to visit Zanzibar: month-by-month weather, prices & crowds A complete month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Zanzibar — the two dry seasons, the rains, water temperature, seaweed, festivals and exactly when hotel prices drop. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-zanzibar/)[ ![Where to stay in Nizwa, Oman: best hotels for the interior](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/nizwa/hero.jpg) Nov 4, 2025 ### Where to stay in Nizwa, Oman: best hotels for the interior Where to stay in Nizwa — near the fort and souq, or up in the cool Jebel Akhdar mountains — with the best hotels, budget options and how to use Nizwa as a base for Oman's interior. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-nizwa/)[ ![Riads, pousadas, overwater & more: hotel types explained](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/1.jpg) Oct 30, 2025 ### Riads, pousadas, overwater & more: hotel types explained A plain-English guide to hotel types around the world — riads, pousadas, guesthouses, boutique hotels, all-inclusive resorts and more — so you book the right kind of stay. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/hotel-types-explained/)[ ![Where to stay in Zanzibar: Nungwi vs Kendwa vs Paje vs Stone Town](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) Oct 28, 2025 ### Where to stay in Zanzibar: Nungwi vs Kendwa vs Paje vs Stone Town The honest neighbourhood guide to where to stay in Zanzibar — Nungwi, Kendwa, Stone Town, Paje and the east coast compared by vibe, beach, tides, price and who each area suits best. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-zanzibar/)[ ![Where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka: best hotels with a view](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/ella/hero.jpg) Oct 18, 2025 ### Where to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka: best hotels with a view Where to stay in Ella — in the walkable town, or in the hillside boutique hotels with tea-country and Ella Gap views — plus budget tips for Sri Lanka's hill-country favourite. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-ella/)[ ![Where to stay in Essaouira: medina vs beach vs dunes](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/hero.jpg) Oct 10, 2025 ### Where to stay in Essaouira: medina vs beach vs dunes The neighbourhood guide to where to stay in Essaouira — the walled medina, the beach on Boulevard Mohammed V, the quiet dunes resorts and surfy Diabat — compared by vibe, price and who each suits. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-essaouira/)[ ![Where to stay in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): best hotels & guesthouses](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/kazbegi/hero.jpg) Oct 2, 2025 ### Where to stay in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda): best hotels & guesthouses Where to stay in Kazbegi, Georgia — Stepantsminda town, guesthouses with Gergeti Trinity Church views, and design hotels facing Mount Kazbek — with budget tips and what to expect. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-kazbegi/)[ ![Where to stay in Étretat: best hotels near the cliffs](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/etretat/hero.jpg) Sep 24, 2025 ### Where to stay in Étretat: best hotels near the cliffs Where to stay in Étretat, Normandy — by the famous cliffs, in the village centre or near the seafront — with the best hotels, budget tips and when to book for this popular day-trip town. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-etretat/)[ ![Best beachfront hotels in Zanzibar (by area, for every budget)](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/hero.jpg) Sep 15, 2025 ### Best beachfront hotels in Zanzibar (by area, for every budget) The best beachfront hotels in Zanzibar, area by area — from swimmable Kendwa and lively Nungwi to the quiet north-east — with what to expect and roughly what you'll pay. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-beachfront-hotels-zanzibar/)[ ![All-inclusive vs bed & breakfast: which should you book?](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/2.jpg) Sep 9, 2025 ### All-inclusive vs bed & breakfast: which should you book? All-inclusive or B&B? An honest comparison of cost, convenience, food variety and which type of hotel suits beach resorts, cities and remote destinations. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/all-inclusive-vs-bed-and-breakfast/)[ ![Best riads in Essaouira — and what a riad stay is really like](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/essaouira/1.jpg) Sep 2, 2025 ### Best riads in Essaouira — and what a riad stay is really like The best riads in Essaouira for every budget, plus an honest look at what staying in a riad is actually like — courtyards, rooftops, breakfast, and how to pick the right one. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/best-riads-essaouira/)[ ![Where to stay in Baños, Ecuador: best hotels & spa stays](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/banos/hero.jpg) Aug 29, 2025 ### Where to stay in Baños, Ecuador: best hotels & spa stays Where to stay in Baños de Agua Santa — the walkable town centre near the thermal baths, or the hillside hotels with volcano views — plus budget tips for Ecuador's adventure capital. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-banos/)[ ![Best cheap hotels & guesthouses in Zanzibar (under $80 a night)](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/zanzibar/3.jpg) Aug 20, 2025 ### Best cheap hotels & guesthouses in Zanzibar (under $80 a night) Where to find good cheap hotels and guesthouses in Zanzibar under $80 — the best-value areas, real picks, and how to keep costs down without ending up far from the beach. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/cheap-hotels-zanzibar/)[ ![8 underrated beach destinations with cheap hotels](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/watamu/hero.jpg) Aug 13, 2025 ### 8 underrated beach destinations with cheap hotels Eight under-the-radar beach destinations where hotels are still affordable — from Zanzibar's east coast to Watamu and Jericoacoara — and why they beat the crowded classics. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/underrated-beach-destinations-cheap-hotels/)[ ![Where to stay in Kampot, Cambodia: riverside vs town](https://hotels4travelers.com/img/kampot/hero.jpg) Aug 6, 2025 ### Where to stay in Kampot, Cambodia: riverside vs town Where to stay in Kampot — riverside bungalows, the colonial old town or near Bokor Mountain — compared by vibe, budget and who each area suits, with practical booking tips. ](https://hotels4travelers.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-kampot/)[ ![Is Zanzibar safe? 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