Since the birth of the Internet, almost all the questions—even the simplest and silliest ones—can be answered with just one click of a mouse. Take for example, "What is the best hotel to stay in?" Once you key in that phrase on a search engine site, you'll come up with countless options to choose from. But with a bit of Internet know-how and creativity, you can get more accurate and helpful results.

1. Filter your searches. Search engines are helpful as it is because they generate thousands of results once you type in a word in the search field. However, the purpose of these tools will not be as effective if you don't specify the right phrases or "keywords." Say, you're planning a trip to Vietnam and you wish to stay at an affordable yet excellent hotel during your stay. While the words "hotel in Vietnam" will provide great results, better ones can be found once you type in "affordable hotel in Vietnam." Want to be more specific? Add in a precise location to your search such as "affordable hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam" and see the best results appear right on your screen.

2. Sign up for different hotel newsletters. Receiving tons of newsletters from different websites can be annoying—but not if they're from your favorite hotels. If your trip is approximately 1 to 6 months away and have eyed for several hotels but cannot make up your mind, subscribe to e-mail alerts. Most hotels offer promos and other perks as a come-on so take advantage of those opportunities.

Speaking of budget-friendly hotels and special promos, First Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam recently launched 2 limited-time packages: the Hot Promo and Long Stay Promo. Guests getting the Hot Promo are entitled to 15% off on room charges while those who book 3 nights and more are given 20% discount via the Long Stay Promo. These packages come with 5% discount on food purchases in the hotel's restaurants, round-trip airport transfers, wireless ADSL Internet service, and free use of the swimming pool and fitness center.

Guests checking in at all rooms—except Superior and Deluxe Rooms—at this hotel in Ho Chi Minh are greeted with fresh flowers, a fruit platter, and chocolate. Moreover, they are provided free drink coupons at Veranda Coffee during happy hour, cocktails, in-room mineral water, and tea and coffee. As an added feature, these packages gives guests (except for those staying at a Superior Room) free laundry service for a maximum of 4 pieces of clothing.

Once you keep these golden tips in mind, you'll be generating the best Internet search results and cutting your surfing hours in half in no time.