How good are the accommodations and meals?
Many of the best habitats of cacti and succulents are in developing countries and in arid areas away from substantial population centers. Therefore, accommodations are based on what is locally available and range from upper-end game lodges to sparse and spartan guest houses. When there is a choice of lodging we usually book mid-priced facilities that are known to be clean, safe, and reliable. Generally, but not always, rooms have private bath and toilet facilities. Breakfasts are often included in the price of the rooms, and quality varies. In most countries, continental style breakfasts include toast and jam, coffee or tea, and juice. In a few cases breakfasts have been rather extravagant affairs with meats and cheeses, fresh fruits, eggs, pastries, etc. Lunches are usually in the field and may include a stop at a local restaurant if available or may be a box lunch with a sandwich, piece of fruit, and a beverage. These meals are meant to provide sustenance and are often not elaborate.
