// lodging.js var vLodges; var imgDir; var bShowAllInclusive; var lastRegion; function writeLodging( region ) { lastRegion = ""; bShowAllInclusive = false; document.writeln ( "" ); document.writeln ( "" ); document.writeln ( "
lodging" ); document.writeln ( "$US / night" ); document.writeln ( "rating" ); document.writeln ( "notes" ); var RegionList; RegionList = region.split("|"); for ( var rr = 0; rr < RegionList.length; rr++ ) { for ( var ndx = 0; ndx < vLodges.length; ndx++ ) { if ( ("*" == region) || (RegionList[rr] == vLodges[ndx][0]) ) { writeLodgingLine( ndx ); } } } document.writeln ( "
" ); if ( bShowAllInclusive ) { document.writeln ( "* all inclusive - all meals were provided. This was often the case because there was nowhere else to go." ); } } // writeLodging //---------------------------------------------------------------------------- function writeLodgingLine( ndx ) { if ( vLodges[ndx][0] != "end" ) { if ( lastRegion != vLodges[ndx][0] ) { document.writeln ( "" ); document.writeln ( "" + vLodges[ndx][0]); lastRegion = vLodges[ndx][0]; } document.writeln ( "" ); document.writeln ( "" + vLodges[ndx][1] ); // lodge document.writeln ( "$" + vLodges[ndx][2] ); // cost if ( 0 < vLodges[ndx][3] ) { document.writeln ( "*" ); // all inclusive bShowAllInclusive = true; } // rating document.writeln ( "" ); rating = Math.floor(vLodges[ndx][4]); for ( var pig = 0; pig < rating; pig++ ) { document.writeln ( "" ); } if ( rating < vLodges[ndx][4] ) { document.writeln ( "" ); } document.writeln ( "" + vLodges[ndx][5] ); // notes } } // writeLodgingLine //---------------------------------------------------------------------------- function initLodging() { imgDir = "../../images/"; vLodges = [ // region lodging $US / night // | | | all inclusive (0=no, 1=yes) // | | | | rating // | | | | | comments [ "Fiji", "Saweni Beach", 21.62, 0, 2, "poor location, but the accomodations were acceptable" ], [ "Fiji", "Nabua Lodge", 36.19, 1, 3, "great location. the accomodations were primitive" ], [ "Fiji", "Otto and Fanny's", 75.01, 1, 3, "great all around. best food in the Yasawa group" ], [ "Fiji", "Sunseeker", 18.10, 0, 2, "basic backpacker" ], [ "Christchurch", "Stonehurst", 24.60, 0, 4, "outstanding!" ], [ "Christchurch", "Foley Towers", 18.04, 0, 3, "pretty gardens" ], [ "Akaroa", "Chez la Mer", 16.60, 0, 3, "Beautiful house and gardens" ], [ "Akaroa", "Linton House B&B", 49.20, 0, 4, "Very romantic!" ], [ "Akaroa", "Charlie B's (Ch-Ch)", 24.60, 0, 3, "Apartment/Flat" ], [ "Catlins", "Manor House Backpackers", 16.40, 0, 2, "Good location, but noisy neighbors." ], [ "Catlins", "Curio Bay Backpackers", 14.76, 0, 3, "Great location. A bit rustic." ], [ "Catlins", "Hill Top Backpackers", 18.45, 0, 4, "Fantastic!!" ], [ "Catlins", "Southern Comfort", 16.40, 0, 3, "Nice, comfortable place (but crowded)" ], [ "Catlins", "Louies Restaurant", 45.00, 0, 4, "Excellent! Great ambiance & food!" ], [ "Stewart Island", "Jo & Andy's B&B", 16.40, 0, 2, "Comfy room, good breakfast, but too much smoke." ], [ "Fiordlands", "Possum Lodge", 16.40, 0, 3, "Great lake front view! Comfy." ], [ "Fiordlands", "Barnyard Backpackers", 18.04, 0, 3, "Private and quiet." ], [ "Queenstown", "Butterfli", (50.0 * 0.42), 0, 2, "new but not homey." ], [ "Wanaka", "Wanaka Bakpaka", (44.0 * 0.42), 0, 3, "A great room with private bath, nice setup" ], [ "Okuru", "Okuru Beach B&B", (60.0 * 0.42), 0, 2, "Comfortable stay, but nothing to see/do" ], [ "WestCoast", "Chateau Franz Josef Backpackers", (40.0 * 0.42), 0, 2, "Eclectic, a little crowded" ], [ "WestCoast", "Forest Park Cabin", 23.10, 0, 3, "private, quiet and all amenities" ], [ "WestCoast", "Punakaiki Beach Hostel", 18.04, 0, 3, "on the beach" ], [ "Marlborough", "The Palace", 20.05, 0, 3, "we got lucky with an apartment to ourselves" ], [ "Marlborough", "The Villa", 18.86, 0, 3, "friendly place, centrally located" ], [ "Marlborough", "Resolution Bay", 16.40, 0, 2, "Very rustic, but charming" ], [ "Marlborough", "Endeavour Lodge", 16.40, 0, 1, "Very cold, bunk beds" ], [ "Marlborough", "Punga Cove Resort", 28.70, 0, 4, "Ahhhh..." ], [ "Marlborough", "Portage Shop", 18.45, 0, 3, "Comfortable" ], [ "Wellington", "Lower Hutt Holiday Park", 30.75, 0, 3, "All amenities" ], [ "Wellington", "Rowena", 18.45, 0, 2, "Older, cramped kitchen" ], [ "Napier", "Waterfront Lodge", 18.86, 0, 2, "Older, but comfy" ], [ "Napier", "Aqua Lodge", 18.45, 0, 2, "A bit cramped" ], [ "Taupo", "Orakei Korako Lodge", 18.45, 0, 3, "We had it all to ourselves" ], [ "Taupo", "Extreme Backpacker's", 16.40, 0, 3, "Modern, comfortable rooms" ], [ "Rotorua", "Funky Green Voyager", 17.63, 0, 3, "The friendliest staff in NZ" ], [ "Whitianga", "Coromandel Lodge", 18.04, 0, 3, "Nice apartment units" ], [ "Coromandel Town","Whitehouse", 13.12, 0, 2, "Old but very charming" ], [ "Kahoe", "Kahoe Farms", 18.45, 0, 3, "Gotta try their pizza!" ], [ "Paihia", "Mousetrap", 16.40, 0, 2, "A bit run-down, but good views" ], [ "Kohukohu", "TreeHouse", 18.04, 0, 3.5, "Very beautiful setting & building, almost 4 pigs" ], [ "Auckland", "Marco Polo", 16.40, 0 ,3, "Nice wood building" ], [ "Auckland", "City Gardens", 18.86, 0, 3, "Old victorian house, we had best room w/view!" ], [ "Melbourne", "Enfield House", 26.00, 0, 1, "Unkempt and critters in the ceiling" ], [ "Melbourne", "Olembia", 33.28, 0, 3, "Clean, quaint manor house" ], [ "Apollo Bay", "Angela's Guest House", Math.floor(65 * 52) / 100, 0, 4, "Includes breakfast on the room's balcony. Great value." ], [ "Adelaide", "Backpack Oz", Math.floor(43 * 52) / 100, 0, 2, "basic, friendly, relatively convenient" ], [ "Outback", "Heading Bush", Math.floor(1024 / 10 / 2), 0, 3, "a fantastic way to see the outback. primitive camping not for the shovel shy" ], [ "Alice Springs", "Annie's Place", 28.6, 0, 3, "friendly staff, very accomodating" ], [ "Alice Springs", "Elke Outbackpackers", 23.4, 0, 3, "kitchenette & bathroom shared btwn 2 rooms" ], [ "Northern Territory", "Remote Possibilities", Math.floor(205.92 / 2), 0, 1, "not very professional" ], [ "Darwin", "Chili's Backpacker", 26.0, 0, 2, "adequate" ], [ "Kuta", "Camplung Mas", 48.88, 0, 3 , "Nice, but overpriced" ], [ "Kuta", "Komala Indah Cottages", 9.43, 0, 3, "Well kept, comfortable rooms" ], [ "Ubud", "Suartha", 6.66, 0, 2, "Charming, but too many insects" ], [ "Ubud", "Candra Asri", 7.77, 0, 3, "Comfy room, pretty garden setting" ], [ "Toya Bungkah", "Volcano II", 3.88, 0, 1, "Very basic" ], [ "Lovina", "Nirwana Sea Side Cottages", 11.09, 0, 3, "Fantastic setting, small room" ], [ "Gilimanuk", "Lestari Homestay", 13.37, 0, 2, "O.K. room, bad location" ], [ "Mt. Bromo", "Lava View Hotel", 23.26, 0, 2, "Overpriced, past it's prime - but good location" ], [ "Yogyakarta", "Prambanan Guesthouse", 9.77, 0, 3, "Very comfortable, great value" ], [ "Candidasa", "The Grand Natia <hotelnatia@yahoo.com>", 14.53, 0, 4, "Awesome! Unbelievable value" ], [ "Bangkok", "New Siam I", Math.floor(420 / 44), 0, 3, "Clean and quiet" ], [ "Bangkok", "New Siam II", Math.floor(550 / 44), 0, 3.5, "New, clean, comfortable" ], [ "Koh Samui", "Coco Palm", 11.36, 0, 2.5, "Nice, but thatched ceiling" ], [ "Koh Samui", "Samui Island Resort", 13.64, 0, 2.5, "Great beach, basic room" ], [ "Koh Pha-Ngan", "Top Hill Resort", 11.36, 0, 3, "New, clean, quiet, nice view - but far from beach" ], [ "Koh Samui", "O.P. Bungalows", 15.91, 0, 3, "Clean, air con, central but quiet" ], [ "Chiang Mai", "Chiang Mai Travel Lodge", 9.09, 0, 2.5, "Old, dingy, but clean. Convenient location" ], [ "Chiang Khong", "Hua Wiang Country House", 3.41, 0, 2, "Old, basic, but clean" ], [ "Pakbeng", "Villa Salika", 10.64, 0, 2.5, "Overpriced, but only decent accomodation in Pakbeng" ], [ "Luang Prabang", "Jaliya GH", 4.26, 0, 2.5, "Nice courtyard,friendly staff, basic room, hard bed" ], [ "Luang Prabang", "Mano GH", 4.26, 0, 3.5, "Brand new, excellent!" ], [ "Vientiane", "Sihom GH", 9.57, 0, 2, "Overpriced, basic" ], [ "Kathmandu", "Tibet Guest House", 13.00, 0, 3, "Best double room for the value in Kathmandu" ], [ "Pokhara", "Hotel Tulsi", 10.00, 0, 3, "Great views on the upper floors" ], [ "Annapurna", "tea houses on the circuit", 13.00, 1, 1, "Some were better than others. Most had primitive toilets. Prices increased with the elevation." ], [ "Siem Reap", "Green Garden Guest House", 20.00, 0, 3, "Clean, comforatble, refrigerator and A/C" ], [ "Railay", "Viewpoint", Math.floor(700 / 43), 0, 3, "Comfortable" ], [ "Railay", "Mountain View", Math.floor(650 / 43), 0, 3, "New, comfortable, but limited electricity" ], [ "Phi Phi", "Andaman I GH", Math.floor(1200 / 43), 0, 3, "Fine but bathroom smells of sewage" ], [ "Phi Phi", "Gipsy I", Math.floor(500 / 43), 0, 2, "Basic, most affordable during high season" ], [ "Phuket", "Boomerang", Math.floor(800 / 43), 0, 3, "All the comforts (hot water, A/C, TV), but not much character" ], [ "Sukhothai", "Lotus Village", Math.floor(550 / 43), 0, 3.5, "Beautiful setting, comfortable room" ], [ "Ayutthaya", "Chantana GH", Math.floor(300 / 43), 0, 3, "Basic, new and clean" ], [ "Singapore", "Regalis Court", 55.38, 0, 3.5, "Charming, wood floors, antique furniture." ], [ "Cape Town", "Simply The Best Backpackers", 14.29, 0, 2, "Basic" ], [ "Arniston", "South of Africa Backpackers", 17.14, 0, 3, "Clean and sterile, lacks character" ], [ "Knysna", "Brenton on Sea Hotel", Math.floor(350 / 10.9), 0, 4, "Fantastic ocean view, log cabin, in room jacuzzi" ], [ "Outshoorn", "Tom's Mill B&B", Math.floor(200 / 10.9), 0, 3.5, "Very charming, garden setting in the heart city" ], [ "Paarl", "Jacky's Place B&B", Math.floor(250 / 10.9), 0, 3, "Comfortable" ], [ "Cape Town", "Oak Lodge", Math.floor(180 / 10.9), 0, 3, "Beautiful Victorian place but be sure to ask for a room in their apt. building next door (quieter)" ], [ "Cape Town", "The Backpack", Math.floor(300 / 10.9), 0, 2, "Overpriced. Nice bar and pool but the rooms are minimal." ], [ "Africa", "Wildlife Adventures", 700, 1, 4, "A great way to see the vast expanse of southern Africa" ], [ "Victoria Falls", "Shoestring Backpackers", 20, 0, 3, "Good location, safe, friendly" ], [ "Johannesburg", "Airport Backpackers", Math.floor(150 / 10.9), 0, 1.5, "Convenient to the airport" ], [ "Johannesburg", "Eastgate Backpackers", Math.floor(170 / 10.9), 0, 3, "One good double ensuit room and good, safe location" ], [ "Kruger Park", "Elephant Plains Bush Lodge", "~", 0, 4, "Excellent service and accomodation" ], [ "Kruger Park", "Nkorho Bush Lodge", "~", 0, 3.5, "Another great bush lodge" ], [ "Madrid", "Hostal Macarena", Math.floor( 63 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "Nice, but overpriced" ], [ "Madrid", "Hostal Riesco", Math.floor( 41 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "Good location, comfortable, nice but small rooms" ], // [ "Barcelona", "Hostal ?", Math.floor( 36 * 0.89 ), 0, 2, "Clean, but small rooms. no rooms with attached bath" ], [ "Barcelona", "Hostal Levante", Math.floor( 48 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "Good location, clean, comfortable room" ], // [ "Huesca", "Hostal ?", Math.floor( 30 * 0.89 ), 0, 2.5, "you get a lot for for your oney in the country" ], [ "Pamplona", "Hostal Bearan", Math.floor( 36.50 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "Very clean, good location" ], // [ "Cuenca", "Hostal ?", Math.floor( 30 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "More than adequate, but boring location" ], [ "Toledo", "Hostal Santo Tomé", Math.floor( 45 * 0.89 ), 0, 3.5, "Great location, very nice room" ], [ "Madrid", "Emma & Cesar", Math.floor( 0 * 0.89 ), 0, 4, "Beautifully decorated, charming staff" ], [ "Mellendorf", "Rastätte Mellendorf", Math.floor( 55 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "Very clen, comfortable. Includes breakfast." ], [ "Kiel", "Chrissy & Kai's Place", 0, 1, 4, "The staff goes out of it's way to make you feel at home." ], [ "Hamburg", "Hotel Bremer", Math.floor( 55 * 0.89 ), 0, 2.5, "Clean, but prostitutes outside the door" ], [ "Bremen", "Hotel Bremen Haus", Math.floor( 61 * 0.89 ), 0, 3, "comfortable and good breakfast" ], [ "Emdem", "Uwe and Karin's Vacation House", 0, 0, 4, "cozy lodge and friendly staff" ], [ "Heerenveen", "Elly & Richard's", 0, 0, 4, "much more comfortable than the hut in Fiji" ], [ "Amsterdam", "France Hotel", Math.floor( 58 * 0.89 ), 0, 2.5, "clean room but hot and stuffy" ], [ "Boppard", "Royal Hotel", Math.floor( 43 * 0.89 ), 0, 2.5, "Quaint place on the Rhime" ], [ "Munich", "Marion's Place", 0, 0, 4, "Cozy, homey atomsphere" ], [ "Heidelburg", "Hotel Zeiglerbrau", Math.floor( 55 * 0.89 ), 0, 2.5, "clean and comfortable" ], [ "Hirschau", "Lodge Weich Gasthof", Math.floor( 42 * 0.89 ), 0, 2, "basic room in a small town" ], [ "Prague", "Pension Brezina", Math.floor( 2000 / 33 ), 0, 3, "clean comfortable, free internet & parking" ], [ "Washington, D.C.", "Mami & Papi", 0, 1, 4, "No place like home" ], [ "Miami", "Mario & Christy's", 0, 0, 2, "We're waiting for the new place ..." ], [ "Boyton Beach", "Rose", 0, 0, 3, "Very hospitable with an excellent tea service" ], [ "Key West", "YHA", 74, 0, 2.5, "Our first hostel in America" ], [ "Key West", "Speakeasy Inn", 74, 0, 3, "Good atomsphere, right on Duval" ], [ "Austin", "Mom G.'s place", 0, 0, 3, "Lovely place but some household chores are expected" ], [ "end", "lodging", 0, 0, 0, "comments" ] ]; } // initLodging