撰旅遊花費(travel spending)中,除機票費用(airfares)外,住宿費(accommodation fees)幾乎是最大負擔。對於想緊縮荷包,以預算為導向(budget-oriented),房間大小或景觀並非主要考量的遊客,青年旅社(hostels/youth hostels)不啻
撰抵達飯店,門房(doorman)開門迎賓,行李搬運侍者(bellhop)和領班(bell captain)驅前處理行李。一身輕的旅人至櫃檯(front desk)向接待員(receptionist)表示要辦理住房手續:「I’d like to check in, please.」他會問是否已定房: