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articles and offerings for this important travel niche!
We’ve devoted an entire area of BarclayWeb to the needs of budget-conscious travelers hotels–and even bed & breakfast establishments–aren’t always their best accommodations solution. Budget-minded travelers, for example, often want the option of preparing their own meals (when they want and without the hassles and expense of restaurant dining) as well as the option of inexpensively doing their own laundry. They don’t want to step down from the quality of life they enjoy at home–they expect clean, centrally-located accommodations with elevator and maid service, close to public transportation. And they expect all this at an affordable rate. As seen in many newspapers, magazines and consumer reports, Barclay International Group (BIG) has the perfect alternative for cost-conscious travelers seeking such accommodations in England, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and other popular destinations for three nights or longer—a collection of 6,000+ short-term, serviced apartment/villa/cottage rentals. It’s important to note that Barclay International Group does not specialize in “cheap” accommodations. We will include nothing in our collection that is less than three-stars, meaning that all of our apartments have their own private bathrooms and all maintain the standards of a Holiday Inn-type accommodation or better. What we offer is VALUE for travel dollar, which is what all travelers want, expect and deserve. BIG accommodations will leave budget-minded travelers wondering if they ever left their own front door. They will be greeted by name by everyone from the housekeeping staff to the front desk clerk. They will have the choice of eating out or preparing their own meals in their own kitchen. They will enjoy the luxury of entertaining or working in their own living room and then later, sinking back into an overstuffed sofa and relaxing, surrounded by the comforts and charm of a fine home. Best of all, travelers will be able to enjoy all this at up to half the cost of comparably-appointed hotels. With weekly rates starting at $6990 per week or as little as $50 per person per night (including tax!), in many cases, two persons can stay at one of BIG’s apartments, villas or cottages for less than if they had reserved a single hotel room at a discounted rate! And for those interested in experiencing the lifestyle of the rich, consider sharing a large villa in France, England, Spain or other countries during the off-season with several friends. Prices for larger accommodations often work out to as little as $40 a night, even in more upscale villas and homes. To start exploring BarclayWeb’s budget offerings, head to our Destinations section, where you can pinpoint the area you wish to visit, and then find property/supplemental service descriptions and prices that best suit your needs. When visiting our London or Paris areas, you’ll discover that’s we’ve included a London By Budget and Paris By Budget page, so you can immediately zoom in on our three-star budget flats.
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