Australian traveler shares tip for saving money on Bali accommodation
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An Australian traveler, Jacki, has shared a money-saving tip for booking accommodation in Bali. Instead of using third-party booking platforms like Booking.com or Trivago, she suggests contacting properties directly via iMessage or WhatsApp. By searching for the property's name online, travelers can often find direct contact details. Jacki claims this method has saved her hundreds of dollars on each trip, as properties may offer better prices when booked directly to avoid advertising fees and commissions charged by booking platforms. She cited an example where she secured a hotel room for $40 per night, half the $80 price listed on a booking site for a 10-night stay. While acknowledging that third-party platforms offer benefits like basic insurance and cancellation policies, Jacki recommends checking for direct deals. Other travelers have praised this "genius" hack, noting that Balinese locals often prefer direct bookings to avoid platform fees.
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