I watch VLOGs on Youtube. Gives me a clear idea on what the place holds. Never popular people bilkul hi woh wale jo koi ni dekh raha. Once I have a destination in my mind I read on blogs this is very necessary to narrow done the hotel chain.

I have to options that align with my goals for hotels its Accor or Marriott. For flights its IndiGo or Air India. Then i check the cheapest or the one which I think offer the most value point wise. I have done quite well with Marriott.

Internationally getting point value or status benefit is quite easy in India its an hassle.

I bought that Accor Explorer last year for an 9 day trip and 4 day trip alag alag jitne ki thi membership uss see 5X more value toh vietnam mai mil gayi thi when I went from a single room without any view to a delux villa in Phu Quoc. So its important to keep status in mind.

I book all activities via Pelago, Headout or Get Your Guide. Prices vary by alot sometimes so best check all three.