If you are planning a Yosemite National Park vacation one of the most important steps in is making hotel reservations, and making reservations as early as possible.

The following should give you an easy guideline to making your YOSEMITE RESERVATION.

• Plan your arrival and departure dates.



• Choose the neighborhood you want to stay in. Yosemite is a large park. Choosing the sights and activities you want to do most will help you know in which area to make your Yosemite Reservation.



• Choose the neighborhood you want to stay in. YOSEMITE is a large park. Choosing the sights and activities you want to do most will help you know in which area to make your Yosemite Reservation.



• When you call to make a hotel reservation in find out what services are included in the room rate.



• Tell the operator about any discounts or bonuses that will apply to your room rate. These may include AAA or AARP discounts, corporate deals, frequent-flier miles and other affinity-group concessions. Be sure the adjustment will be reflected in the final room rate.



• Be sure to specify a smoking or nonsmoking room.



• Be sure to get a confirmation number. It will really make a difference in case you have trouble with your reservation upon check in.



• If you are arriving at a local airport, ask if the hotel provides free transportation from the airport to the hotel.



• Ask about other extras that may be important to you: refrigerator, hair dryer, iron, workout room, on-site restaurant, swimming pool, VCR, movie rental, wheelchair accessibility, pet-friendly accommodations.

For more information on Yosemite Reservations log on to: www.nationalparkreservations.com.