Just googled a bit after the discussion here and found a rather extensive report done on the subject that is free to download: http://www.travelucd.com/research/date_entry_hotel_july2002.php I'd say there is no "fit for all" solution - as always. The more interactive elements you put on a page, the easier it is to overwhelm people, or make it harder for them to pick. The more basic you get, the easier it is to enter wrong data. -- Chris Heilmann Blog: http://www.wait-till-i.com Writing: http://icant.co.uk/ Binaries: http://www.onlinetools.org/