The Reservation Checklist
Don't Book Before You Check.
Total Reservation helps travelers check prices, rules, extras, changes and cancellation conditions before confirming a flight, hotel, car, train or tour.
Reservation categories
Each guide walks you through the conditions before you pay. No marketplace, just a clear field handbook.
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Flight Reservation
Baggage allowance, seats, ticket restrictions, check-in, changes and refund conditions.
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02
Hotel Reservation
Room type, taxes, deposits, breakfast, parking and cancellation windows.
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03
Car Reservation
Deposits, insurance, mileage, fuel policy, drivers and return requirements.
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04
Train & Bus Reservation
Seats, baggage, fare flexibility, validation, boarding and refunds.
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05
Tour & Activity Reservation
Inclusions, meeting points, duration, age limits, equipment and cancellation.
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06
Destination Reservation Guides
Practical combined checks for flights, stays, ground transport and activities.
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The methodology
The Total Reservation checklist
CHECK THE PRICE
What exactly is included in the displayed price?
CHECK THE RULES
What restrictions or conditions apply?
CHECK THE EXTRAS
Are there additional fees, deposits or optional charges?
CHECK THE CHANGES
Can the reservation be changed?
CHECK THE CANCELLATION
What happens if the reservation is cancelled?
CHECK BEFORE YOU GO
What should be confirmed after booking?
Featured reading
Guides travelers return to
Flight Reservation
Flight Reservation Checklist: Things to Check Before Paying
A practical final review of fares, baggage, ticket rules and timing.
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Hotel Reservation
Hotel Taxes and Extra Fees to Watch For
Identify taxes, resort charges, parking and service fees before arrival.
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Car Reservation
Rental Car Insurance: What to Check
Separate required protection from optional cover and existing benefits.
Read guideDestination guides
One checklist for the whole journey
Flights, hotels, trains, cars and activities, considered together.
Why Total Reservation
Clear guidance, without the sales pressure
Practical booking checklists
Worldwide travel information
Clear reservation conditions
Focus on hidden costs
Useful before and after booking
Traveler-friendly language
Traveler reviews
Useful before the confirmation email
“I nearly missed a restrictive flight rule. The checklist made the important parts easy to compare.”
Amara“The car guide explained the deposit and mileage clearly. Nothing on the return bill surprised me.”
Tobias“Clear, calm, and no sales push. I used the tour checklist before reserving in Kyoto.”
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One last check
Check Before You Confirm.
A few careful minutes can prevent an expensive or inconvenient surprise later.
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