Thursday, October 30, 2008

Travel Advice Argentina


Patagonia is one of Argentina's and South America's most popular travel destinations. As November approaches, now is the beginning of the perfect travel season to this amazing place. Accessible from both Argentina and Chile Patagonia offers views, beauty and vastness unlike anything most people have ever seen.

MiniHostels has hostels in Patagonia!

One such hostel in popular travel location El Calafate is I Keu Ken Hostel!

Check it out!!!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Hostel El Español



Hostel El Español is a great hostel located in Colonia. A favorite location for visiting tourists, Hostel El Español offers the quaint feel of Colonia with 57 beds, reception for 24 hours, information regarding travel around the city and a quite place to call home.

Colonia isn't only popular among weary travelers but visiting expatriates from Buenos Aires frequent this gorgeous town. This makes Hostel El Español a favorite for our MiniHostel members!

You can access more information on the hostel by clicking here!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Travel Itineraries



MiniHostels will soon be offering travel itineraries. With information that includes travel times, costs and popular travel plans in South America. We work hard to make your traveling easier. Coming soon to MiniHostels!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Photo Contest Winner!



Congratulations to Julien Gomba. His picture of Laguna de Cotacotani is the winner of the MiniHostels photo contest.

Check out www.MiniHostels.com soon to see a full profile on Gomba's travel work soon.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Blogology

Check out some of our great bootsnall blogs for excellent travel advice and info!

If Your Compass Could Talk
First Stop South America
Backpacking Boisterously

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Search by location!



MiniHostels allows you to search for hostels by travel location! Our homepage offers an interactive map which allows you to search hostels by clicking on the country, city or region you want to visit.

No boring scroll-down bars, no entering in your location, just click and you're there.

...arriving at the best hostelling network for South America!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Bringing in New Hostels...



Hostal Plaza in Guatemala is the perfect example of the kinds of hostals we want to involve in MiniHostels.

This great budget hostel is located near the airport, in a convenient place for backpackers arriving to and from Guatemala City. They have private rooms, Cable TV, wireless Internet and is located near all some great popular locations in the city. If you're coming or going, make Hostal Plaza a stop on your travel map!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Saturday, October 18, 2008

A standout hostel!




Hostel Provenzal
in Bolivia is one of our stand out hostels. A home away from home during some travel in one of South America's most beautiful countries.

Provenzal Hostel.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Buenos Aires Pub Crawl



Looking for a fun night out on the town and want to check out some bars you haven't yet visited? Then take a look at the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl.

The pub crawl does several events each week and includes all the best places for going out including Palermo and San Telmo. Its a great way to meet new people and check out some new places. Your entrance fee gets you in which means you get free food and drink at the 'home base', a tour and discounts of several popular bars and entrance into a popular Buenos Aires club.

It sounds like your regular Saturday night except its with new people, cooler places and at a much cheaper price!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Taking a bite out of a BIG project...


Here at MiniHostels we are taking a big bite out of a large project. Coming soon, MiniHostels will be offering online reservations with all of our hostels. This means, when you're on our page you'll be able to check out hostels and book your stay, RIGHT then.

We want you to enjoy your traveling as best you can - and we want MiniHostels to be that tool for you.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Other great travel info...



Because we know and don't expect you to think we're the only travel network out there - try these great places on for size...

Lonely Planet - www.lonelyplanet.com
Frommers - www.frommers.com
Bootsnall - www.bootsnall.com
Virtual Tourist - www.virtualtourist.com
Real Travel - realtravel.com

MiniHostels... we're here to help.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Backpacker's Articles

This is a great example of the sort of info you can find at www.minihostels.com in addition to great hostel advice. Click on the link below to read the entire article...

Traveling: Alone or Together?

A trip, whether a short or a long one, is usually a very full and interesting experience, and so, a very important issue to deal with while planning a trip is your traveling partner. While many travelers enjoy a lone quiet walk in the forest, others will feel an overwhelming need to point out this bird or that bush to their group. Some cannot leave home without their second half, while others feel "the vibe" only when they are surrounded with their high-school buddies or life-long best friend.

read more...

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Where to find more Info...



Here are some places to find MiniHostels on the web as well as some travel info and highlights:

MiniHostels.com: MiniHostels.com has travel advice and information via backpacker's articles and a travel forum.
YouTube: MiniHostels has a YouTube channel! :www.youtube.com/user/minihostels
Facebook: www.facebook.com - MiniHostels!
Myspace: www.myspace.com/minihostels.com

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Residencial Uno Hostel in Iguazu




And the smallest picture might be the best. A POOL?!?!?!

Residencial Uno Hostel in Iguazu is one of the most popular Iguazu hostels (I don't need to mention the pool again, but I will) - the hostel has much to offer in terms of accommodations, comfort and adventure. After all, they're only seconds away from the famous Iguazu park.

Hostels such as this epitomize what MiniHostels likes to offer in terms the hostels people go back to again and again. You will certainly enjoy your time at the falls and if its possible, enjoy that time even more when you stay at great hostels like this one.

Book online now!

Monday, October 6, 2008

How can MiniHostels save your life?

So just HOW can MiniHostels save your life?

By purchasing a MiniHostels card and by reading our MiniHostels info you will become more travel savvy on the where and how of travel. In doing so you will also be saving money by staying at the best hostels along your trip. This will in turn prolong your trip and your money making your travel experiences THAT much more profound. You will then feel more and more enlightened, informed and intellegent about the world and travel. You will return to your old life, refreshed, (NOT broke) and a better person. Jobs will be better, the sky will be bluer and your happiness unparalleled. All because of MiniHostels.

...THE TRAVEL LIFE SAVER.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Some Beautiful South America...






Just some eye candy of some of our favorite images of the best continent on Earth. Brought to you by: MiniHostels

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Where else is MiniHostels?!


Where ISN'T MiniHostels might be a better question. MiniHostels is present on several popular social networks like facebook, mysapce and hi5. Additionally MiniHostels has a physical presence in almost every country in South America and is quick to expand in Central America as well. With members all over the world, MiniHostels is bringing the best travel advice and info to our travelers.

Currently we have MiniHostels staff in Peru moving into Ecuador as well as staff heading to Bolivia to make our network stronger. We constantly travel the continent looking for the best hostels for our members! This is what makes us such a strong network.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Rayuela Hostel




Rayuela Hostel in San Telmo, Buenos Aires is one of MiniHostels most popular hostels. Located in one of the most popular neighborhoods, Rayuela Hostel is right where the action is happening. The hostel is run by the owners themselves which means this is the type of hostel MiniHostels loves to recommend because it is exactly the kind of place you never want to leave!

If you do have to eventually leave however, Rayuela hostel has guest friendly services like watching your baggae while you enjoy the city if you by chance happen to have a late departure. 2 bedded rooms, 8 bedded rooms, game and video rooms and a laid back chill atmosphere make this an excellent example of the quality hostels found on MiniHostels.

Check them out: www.rayuelahostel.com