Camping and Hotels
Camping and Hotels
PITFALL
STAYING IN A HOTEL
Advantages
Accessible prices
Staff available at all times
Welcoming environment
Disadvantages
1 This depends on each person and their incomes, but people are able to find the most
convenient option for them. However, it is possible that they find themselves having to pay extra
money for the use of the internet, or the air conditioner, because it was not included in the
initial price.
2 and 3 The staff is available at all times of the day or night to provide necessary information to
help holidaymakers during their stay. Also, they make you feel welcomed, relaxed and
comfortable. Their beds are made, they have meals served and basically everything done for
them.
But, it is true that they could be having a rough day and end up treating you badly. The service
can be poor and slowly. Or they could not fulfil your expectations. For example, rooms checked
could be carried out even if you have left a ‘do not disturb’ sign on the door
Advantages
Toiletries
Conveniently located
WiFi available in all rooms
Disadvantages
1 Toiletries such as towels, shampoo. They may leave a chocolate in the pillows.
2 Conveniently located near major transport links (motorways, train stations and airports). But
it is not always the case.
Advantages
Meals served
Relaxing
Lift/Elevator
Disadvantages
1 Set mealtimes, bound by the opening times of the bar and restaurant (too salty, overcooked,
spoiled)
2 The walls can be so thin that you might be continually disturbed by noise from other guests.
Children often unpopular
CAMPING
Advantages
Very cheap
Wildlife and adventure
Get away from the routine
Disadvantages
Expensive equipment
Dangerous / Bad weather
Planning
1 But expensive equipment. You need a tent (Good quality, waterproof tent), First Aid Kit,
sleeping bags, lighting, clothes, food.
2 Adventure, seeing wildlife. Bugs, bites. Bad weather (too cold, hot or rainy). Getting sun burnt.
May wake up soaking wet because tent is leaking.
3 In fact, it helps relieve stress (get away from work or school) No traffic Planning, which isn’t
relaxing. Planning everything takes a lot of time Free to come and go when you like Can eat
when you want / You don’t follow a schedule. Can spend half your holiday buying and preparing
food
Advantages
Disadvantages
2 Hiking, sight seeing (landscapes and animals), camp fires, ghost stories. Get bored easily.
Nothing much to do if you’re not adventurous Enjoying fresh air and clean air Learn to be self-
sufficient
My intention was to give you the necessary information to know what it means to choose one
of these options, and it should now be clear the benefits and drawbacks of each one.