Hey guys, I am sure you must have heard about Airbnb. But if you have not yet experienced an Airbnb stay and want to know more about it, you are in the right place. Today, I want to share our reasons why we think that families should book an Airbnb rather than a hotel for their stay.

Airbnb is a worldwide online platform where travelers connect with the property owners for booking a Bed & Breakfast. It was founded to allow people to rent out their free home space or the whole apartment to travelers at a cheaper rate than a hotel. One can simply list their property with Airbnb and become a host. And, start hosting travelers from around the world. It is becoming one of the most popular stay options among all kind of travelers.

5 Reasons Why You Should Book an Airbnb

So, here are our 5 reasons why we feel that families traveling with kids should book an Airbnb for their stay.

1- Airbnb is cheaper and better than a hotel 

Yes, you read it right. Staying at an Airbnb is cheaper than staying at a hotel. It also depends on what type of accommodation you are looking for. Even if you book a luxury villa with a private pool, it will cost you less than booking a luxury suite at a 5-star hotel. Don’t believe me, check out yourself.

I really find it a great option if you are on a budget trip or you are on a long vacation. We booked a 2 bedroom villa in Krabi, Thailand for 4 nights and it was the cheapest yet best option we could find. And, it was beautiful. You can check my Instagram highlights for stories from Thailand. I have even shared a villa tour in stories, do check it out.

2- You, not just get a room but also a living room and outdoor sitting area and much more

So, the best thing about an Airbnb is that you get a home to stay. And, you have the liberty to choose what kind of a home you want to book. It can be a villa, cottage, apartment, bungalow or just a private room.

Orange County Cottages, Mukteshwar

We booked Orange County Cottages at Mukteshwar which had 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, outdoor sitting area, and a small garden. And, that too at almost half the price of the hotel. We even got our personal cook who was also the caretaker of the property.

The living room at Orange County Cottage, Mukteshwar

You can never get such spacious accommodation and that homely feel at a hotel or resort. So, when you are on a vacation with your children, you want them to be free, comfortable and happy.

3- You can cook your own meals if you stay at an Airbnb

As I mentioned above, many of the Airbnb homes have a kitchen for the guests. This is one of my personal favorite of the reasons why I would recommend Airbnb to families. So, when you are traveling with children especially babies and toddlers you worry a lot about their food.

You may also read – How to manage Food for Babies & Toddlers while Traveling?

The kitchen space at Family Lux Villa, Krabi

I remember during our Goa trip, it was a huge task to arrange food for Nemit. I wished if I could get a small space in the resort’s kitchen to prepare no salt no sugar healthy meals for my baby. But at an Airbnb, you won’t face any such issue.

Would you believe if I tell you that we didn’t spend even a single penny on food during our 4 days at Family Lux Villas, Krabi?

4- You feel like staying at home away from home

We have never felt so comfortable during our stays on a vacation ever. During both our Airbnb stays we never felt that we are away from home. I really like the filter option on Airbnb where you can select what all facilities and amenities you want for your stay. And you get the options best matching with your requirements.

The caretaker at Orange County Cottages with his son and Nemit

If the property is small, there will usually be only the hosts or a caretaker who will look after your stay. While at a bigger property, you can expect the hosts as well as some staff at the property.

5- The hosts of the property go out of their way to make your stay memorable

Now that most of the properties are small and are meant only for a few people, you get personal treatment from them. If you are lucky to meet the hosts, they can recommend some really great places to explore nearby. When we were in Mukteshwar, our host was not there. But he made sure to keep in touch with us over message and call. While in Krabi, our hosts were so humble and down to earth that we never felt like an outsider there.

You need to stay at an Airbnb to actually experience the beauty of a home far away from home!

And, now for all my readers, here’s an invitation link to sign up at Airbnb. Click below & avail the amazing offer!

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By using this link you will get INR 2200 off your first booking. How cool is that? Just download their app, sign up using our link, get the credit, browse and book a homestay for your family vacation.

I hope you liked this post and found it helpful. If you have any doubts or questions, you can write them down in the comments below. And, I will try to answer them to the best of my knowledge. That’s all for today!

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Hey guys, hope you all are doing well. Today, I am sharing the first travel post of 2019. And this is the recent trip we did on Nemit’s 3rd birthday (19th Jan). We visited Thailand and decided to explore Krabi with our toddler. I am sharing our complete Krabi Trip Itinerary with you guys. Hope you find it helpful while planning a trip.

This trip to Krabi was an unplanned one just like most of our travels & it turned out to be super fun and exciting. This was also our second trip to Thailand, first being our honeymoon trip to Phuket. That holiday was planned through a travel company. Although they did their best to plan a perfect honeymoon trip for us, it didn’t turn out as amazing as we expected.

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Over the years, we have realized that it’s always better to plan a trip on your own. Since it gives you the liberty to make choices & decisions as per your liking. And when it comes to traveling with a toddler or a baby, it’s always better to plan ahead and plan on your own. Because only you know your baby best!

You may also read – Meghalaya Trip Itinerary!

Krabi is a beautiful town on the west coast of Southern Thailand. Facing the Andaman Sea, Krabi is subject to a 6-month rainy season, hence the best time to travel here is from December to April.

To reach Krabi, we took a flight from Delhi to Phuket and then a cab from Phuket to Krabi. This was the most economical route we could find and was also suggested by many people on TripAdvisor. If you don’t want to take a cab, you can even book a flight to Krabi as well. The flights for Krabi have a layover at Phuket/Bankok/Kuala Lumpur.

This was a 5N/6D trip which included 1 N at Phuket. Check out the complete itinerary below.

Krabi Trip Itinerary – 5N/6D (4N Krabi & 1N Phuket)

Day 1- Delhi to Phuket to Krabi

Delhi to Phuket by an overnight flight (4 hrs). Phuket to Krabi by road (2h 30min).

Since we had opted for Visa on arrival we had to wait for some time before moving onto the immigration check. However, the whole process was quick and smooth. We quickly bought a sim card from Dtac counter and booked a cab for Krabi.

Tip 1 – Carry a pen in your handbag to fill the immigration form otherwise you may have to wait for long to get it from someone. We had to wait for 30 mins to get a pen which was a total waste of time.

Check out this video of our Day 1 in Krabi. If you like the video, don’t forget to like & share it.

 

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We had booked a family cottage (2BHK) for 4 nights at the Lux Family Villas in Krabi through Airbnb. In the evening, we went to a nearby beach Ao Nang Beach & explored the beachside market.

Day 2- Krabi Jungle Tour

We booked a group Jungle tour for day 2 from a tour counter at Ao Nang Beach Market. The tour included a visit to the natural hot stream, emerald pool, and the tiger cave. I will share a detailed post about this tour later.

Tip 2– Always try to bargain the price for any tour, they may reduce it or may offer you alternate options.

Check out this video of our visit to the hot stream on Day 2. If you like the video, don’t forget to like & share it

 

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Day 3- At leisure (Nemit’s birthday)

It was Nemit’s birthday so we decided to keep the day at leisure. And did activities which are Nemit’s favorite.

After having a scrumptious breakfast, we headed out to explore a beach – Nopparat Thara Beach. This beach was about 20 mins from our resort. And was suggested to us by our hotel staff. After returning back from the beach, we went directly to the pool.

You may also read- 6 Pool Time Essentials to pack in Travel Bag for Kids!

In the evening, we took bicycles which were provided free of cost by the resort and went on to explore the nearby areas.

Tip 3– Don’t overdo anything. Keep your child’s capacity and interests in mind. Always keep snacks and water with you. And don’t forget to apply the sunscreen.

You may also read – 5 Tips to Plan a Kid-friendly Holiday!

Cake cutting with the hotel’s staff

We did the cake cutting with the hotel’s staff. Nemit was so happy to see everyone singing birthday jingle for him. We were glad to once again make Nemit’s birthday a very special one.

Also, it was so much better than having a party. So, if you guys are confused about what to do on your child’s special day, plan a birthday trip!

Day 4- Island Hopping Tour

It was our last day in Krabi. We booked a full day Island Hopping tour from our resort. It included a visit to 4 different islands on a big boat. Tup Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island & Phra Nang Caves. We enjoyed snorkeling and swimming in the pristine blue waters. I will share a detailed post about this tour soon.

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Day 5- Krabi to Phuket

It was our last day in Thailand. Next day, we had to catch an early morning flight from Phuket. We reached our hotel (Patong Resort) in Phuket at around 1 pm. After settling in, we decided to head out to Patong Beach.

Patong Beach, Phuket

Unfortunately, it was way too crowded. We just walked on the beach and clicked some pictures. Nemit played in the sand while we watched the sunset and recalled memories from our honeymoon trip.

We even recreated a memory by clicking a picture in the same pose we clicked on our honeymoon. Check out the below post-

 

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We went to an Indian restaurant (Samosa Express) for dinner which is located on Bangla road. This was the first time during our trip when we ate a meal at the restaurant. After dinner, we walked down Bangla street & came back to our hotel. We packed our bags as we had to catch an early morning flight back to Delhi the very next day.

Day 6- Phuket to Delhi

It was time to bid adieu to this beautiful island and head back home. And we boarded an early morning flight to Delhi from Phuket (4h 50min).

View of Phuket from plane window

In my upcoming posts, I’ll share more details of the places we visited and the things we did in Krabi. So stay tuned! And if you liked this post, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family.

Have you been to Krabi with your child? Which was your favorite destination? Tell me in the comments below.

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