Sydney – November 2014: Christmas is around the corner and travellers are jumping online to book their end of year accommodation, according to HotelsCombined.

The Australian-based hotel price comparison site says the number of hotel bookings for the 2013 Christmas period increased 360 per cent over November and December, with a similar jump in bookings expected this year.

In the lead up to this busy travel period, HotelsCombined has released a clever list of the Top Ten Travel Hacks that make travel easy:

1. The Adaptor

Forgotten your phone charger? Or simply stopping over for a short period without the correct country adaptor? Just use the USB port in your hotel television to charge your phone.

2. The Phone Stand

Tired of holding your phone to watch the latest episode of Game of Thrones? By sitting your sunglasses upside down, you'll create the perfect phone stand for the plane.

3. The Photocopy

Make copies of your passport, plane tickets, birth certificate, health insurance and hotel booking information before you leave. Save these documents as PDFs on your iPad or print them out so that you can access them offline if urgently needed.

4. The Sock

By placing delicate or breakable items inside a sock when packing will ensure that they arrive at your destination in one piece.

5. The Rope

A long, thin piece of rope will prove invaluable, when you can create a makeshift washing line in your hotel room.  It's much easier than hanging your dripping clothes over the back of the chair in your hotel room.

6. The Clip

Binder clips are multi-talented and can be used to both protect your razor and to wind your headphones around so they don't get tangled.

7. The Scarf

Packed at the top of your hand luggage, a scarf or sarong will ensure that you have an extra layer or a blanket when it's cool and can cover up if required.

8. The Roll

Roll your clothes instead of folding to both reduce crinkles and create extra space in your bag.

9. The Ribbon

Every second person has the same black suitcase. To save yourself from picking up the wrong bag, attach a bright ribbon or sticker to yours. That way you'll be able to spot it from a mile away on the airport conveyor belt.

10. The App

Having the HotelsCombined mobile app on your phone will ensure that you get the best deal possible for your hotel, no matter where you are. It's easy to use, 100 per cent free and you'll be able to find nearby hotels on the go.  

For travellers leaving their holiday accommodation until the last minute, Global PR Manager at HotelsCombined, Alycia Simons says that by using a metasearch site to book, they can save up to eighty per cent on the price of their hotel.

“The upcoming Christmas or summer period is one of the busiest and most expensive times of the year for travellers. Many are unaware of the savings that booking their accommodation via a metasearch engine can offer,” she said.

“We understand that at this time of the year price is especially important to those booking holidays. We have a database of over 800,000 hotels around the world and compare all major travel sites to help customers find the best deals possible,” Ms Simons said.  

For more information please contact:

Alycia Simons

Global PR and Content Manager

0425 860 145

alycia@hotelscombined.com

About HotelsCombined
HotelsCombined.com is the world's leading hotel price comparison site, allowing travellers to find the best prices from all the best travel sites in one search. HotelsCombined searches hundreds of the top travel sites at once to find users the best available rate at any given time. More than 300 million people every year use HotelsCombined.com to find the best rates for over 800,000 hotels in 120,000 destinations across the world. HotelsCombined is available in over 40 languages and delivers prices in 120 currencies. www.hotelscombined.com