Halalbooking: How to enjoy a more relaxed travel experience?

Naturally, we’re all very familiar with halal food, but do you know about the latest concept: halal travel?

Perhaps you’re not aware of it, but it’s something which most of us think about – sometimes without being aware – every time we visit a new country. Will I be able to find halal food? Can I wear a burkini in the hotel pool? How can I get alcohol taken out of my minibar? Does the spa have a women-only section? There’s one specialist travel company which has designed its website and app specifically to help with all these questions and more, which Muslims might have when they travel. Halalbooking was founded over 10 years ago and has been growing steadily to become a company which achieved worldwide sales of $75 million last year. It now offers over 500,000 hotels in more than 100 countries across the world – including Türkiye, which is the most popular destination with its guests.   So how does Halalbooking work? The website and app have unique halal filters for halal food, for alcohol-free spaces and for amenities for women and families, which show, for example, whether a hotel has a ladies-only swimming pool, beach or spa; whether you are allowed to wear modest swimwear in mixed areas and whether a private pool in your villa is fully secluded or not (meaning that no one can see in from the outside). You can use these filters to search for and book a hotel or villa which has the attributes which are most important to you. This gives you peace of mind to find the best holiday for you and your family, wherever you are travelling. As well as featuring resort, city and spa hotels and private villas, Halalbooking.com also focuses on Umrah travel and has special filters to help pilgrims find hotels with Kaaba or Haram-view rooms; within walking distance of the Haram or with a free shuttle service.  The company’s Chief Marketing Officer explained: “Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relaxed its rules to allow Turkish citizens to apply for Umrah visas online, the idea of DIY Umrah has become very popular. Our unique filters can help you find the best hotels for your Umrah trip, making it a more relaxed experience.” It’s completely free to sign up to the Halalbooking Loyalty Club and from your very first booking you will benefit from discounts of up to 10%. Whenever you book, you earn Cash Points, which are like real money to save on your next booking as well as Status Points which will help you get to the next Status tier and make even bigger savings. If you’re already a Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles member you can even get a free status match and earn extra miles. What’s more, when you join the Halalbooking Loyalty Club, you become part of a club of like-minded travellers, including over 1.5 million members from all corners of the globe. Not only do you get access to exclusive Promotions, but you will also benefit from sharing each other’s travel tips and experiences. Halalbooking’s members are encouraged to share reviews whenever they travel – read these verified reviews from halal-conscious travellers, who share your concerns and interests, to find out more about your chosen accommodation before you book. Explore Halalbooking.com or download the app to see how you could make your next trip more relaxed, as well as saving on your next hotel or villa booking.