How to Virtually Guarantee the Perfect Vacation Experience
Going on a vacation is, for most people, something they look forward to and plan for upwards of a year. The thought of anything going wrong is cause for much anxiety. Sometimes in peoples desire to book the “foolproof” vacation they out smart themselves and actually guarantee that they won’t have the best vacation possible. How?
The first thought that everyone has concerning guaranteeing that their vacation goes well is that transportation aside, pick the right destination and get the best accommodations. With research and preferences done and considered you can choose the right destination. Now how about the accommodations? This is where you can’t afford to go wrong, but where most people do.
The thought is to stay in the best hotel or resort that you can find at or near your chosen destination. You can’t go wrong with that thinking, right? Well hotels and resorts are businesses run by employees doing a job. And they are only concerned about their future vacation, not your current one.
Even if the staff is at it’s best, you still have to hope that all the other guests are on your same schedule (late night partyers make it tough on trying to rest and relax and vice versa) and wouldn’t it be nice to have more than 250 square feet to call home for a couple weeks? The pool will close regardless of your desires and needs and why eat in the same handful of usually very pricey restaurants?
With less research than you put into choosing your destination you can find and secure a private home for your vacation at less cost than almost any hotel or resort worth staying in. You will be able to talk with (via email and/or phone) the actual home owner, and get your price! Try doing THAT with a resort!
Private homes in desirable vacation areas are owned by people that have spent years nurturing and building their home into something that they are proud of and you will find nicer than any other type of accommodation. They are “turn key” in their set up and all you are required to do is feed yourself in whatever fashion you choose (EVERY meal doesn’t HAVE to be an event, unless you want it to be). Their location will be in the heart of the action and, and yet being it’s a private residence, afford you the privacy to live on your own terms.
And in a lot more than 250 square feet of space, with a pool and spa that doesn’t close, multiple living spaces and a bedroom and bath for every adult in the party.
Steve R. Robbins has been vacationing and working in the Bonita Springs/Naples area for over a decade. He has come to know the area and what it offers better than most travel agents. Visit http://www.floridagulfcoastvacationhomerentals.com for more information on this tropical vacation paradise.
From Beach Houses to Ski Lodges – Finding the Perfect Vacation Home Rental
When going on vacation, you not only need to decide where you are going, but where you are going to stay as well. For most people, this means a hotel. For others, it’s a penthouse suite, and more still a beach house. But whether you roll with a tight budget, or prefer living in luxury, vacation home rentals are a great alternative to the busy crowds that you deal with at most hotels.
In many cases, a home can be rented for less than a hotel, and the advantages are obvious: a peaceful home to yourself with no pesky neighbors on the other side of the wall. Vacation homes can also come with several upgrades that simply aren’t available with most hotels:
- Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Onsite staff, including maids and cooks.
- Private laundering area.
- Private swimming pool.
- Full-sized kitchen, dining area, and living room.
Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect vacation home to fit your budget.
Use a virtual vacation home rental agent online
New services from online companies utilizing real-time database technologies allow you to search thousands of vacation home listings online with ease. Wherever you are looking to vacation, modern technology allows you to find the perfect vacation home in a snap.
Know what you’re getting into
Always check pictures of a vacation home rental before committing to one. Unlike hotel rooms, vacation home rentals are privately owned homes, and every house differs. Make sure that the house you rent has the amenities you want, will provide you with appropriate comforts, and isn’t some shack on a mud hill.
Not all vacation home sites provide photos. If you aren’t able to get photos, try contacting the home owner directly to ask if they can email some updated photos to you.
Know the location
This may seem like an obvious one, but you’ll always want to check and see how far away you’ll be from the attractions you plan on attending while on vacation. For example, if you’re vacationing in Las Vegas, the farther away you get from the strip and major hotels, the cheaper your rental might be. But you’ll also have to do more travelling to see a show, go gambling, or enjoy the many rides available on the strip.
Check the available services that come with it
If you want an onsite cook to make you meals while you’re there, you’d better be sure that one is provided. Want jetted tubs in every room, a private backyard swimming pool, laundry service, or high speed wireless Internet access? These are things that you want to look into before making your reservation.
Once you’ve tried out a vacation home and become accustomed to the advantages, you might not ever stay in a hotel room again!
Art Gib writes for Zonder (http://www.zonder.com), an online database of available vacation rental properties around the world. With photos, prices, locations, and amenities easily searchable and filtered, finding the perfect vacation home is a snap with Zonder’s easy-to-use interface.