A WOMAN has revealed the clever way to visit fancy hotel pools without actually paying for a night’s stay.
If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a luxurious experience at an expensive resort, but couldn’t justify the price of booking a room – don’t miss out on this hack.
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Monica Humphries explained how she dreamed of travelling to the iconic destination, Palm Springs, in California, however dreaded the nightmare of booking fees.
The savvy traveller discovered a company called ResortPass, which allows holidaymakers access to upmarket hotels for a day.
She told Business Insider: “It was exactly what I was looking for. I purchased a pass for £52, spent a day poolside at a colorful resort, and left Palm Springs with a checked-off bucket list.”
However, Monica explained there were plenty more budget friendly options starting from less than £20.
Even with cheaper passes, buyers could enjoy lounging in poolside cabanas or relaxing into a deep nap on a comfortable daybed.
Monica chose to visit The Saguaro Palm Springs after its bold pink decor and signature palm trees attracted her attention.
“It felt like a quintessential Palm Springs resort, and with decent reviews, I booked my pass for £52,” she continued.
“On the day of my reservation, I headed into the resort’s lobby. I told the worker at the reception desk that I had booked a day pass.”
The money saving day-tripper told how she was given a wristband and access to the hotel’s pool, bar as well as restaurant, after an ID check.
Thrilled with the find, Monica made full use of the pool, two hot tubs and a lounger with breathtaking views.
After enjoying a swim, she also sampled the El Jefe Desert Cantina where tacos went down a treat.
“The £14 tacos were freshly fried and the cabbage underneath was crisp and fresh. The meal was delish,” she added.
“After taking one final dip in the pool, I dried off with one of the resort’s towels and headed out.”
ResortPass applies to resorts across North America and the Caribbean.
This comes as holidaymakers learn they could save hundreds of pounds on their holidays by booking ‘open jaw flights’.
“Have you ever heard of an open jaw flight? There’s a chance you’ve already taken one before,” travel influencer @ColleenYouOut explained to her followers.
“An open jaw flight is simply a flight where the destination and/or origin of the flight are not the same in both directions.”
An example could be a flight from Chicago to Paris that then returns to Chicago from Munich after getting there by train, car or a low-cost regional airline.
Meanwhile, a money expert revealed how the day you book and the day you fly can impact how expensive your flights are.
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