“We’re going to see the most famous person in the world talk about how you can make money simply by being awake!” your friend says, excitedly. The only downside is it is in the middle of nowhere, it turns out that this famous person is quite the recluse. So you book the tickets, pay for them and decide that to cover this three day workshop you will need somewhere to stay. Unfortunately there are also five hundred other people going, all with the same idea as you. You will need to find somewhere to stay; but local hotels and bed and breakfasts will know about the event. You are about to encounter a few hiccups.

The first thing is the sheer competition of people for places; you need to book early and you need to book smart. It is a hassle, for sure, but it is one of the two main areas that people struggle in this situation. The second one is the price. Prepare to be asked to pay over the odds for a hotel; knowing that the demand is there you will see rates skyrocket well beyond their normal price.