May 10 2009
Saavy Travel - Vacation Rentals instead of Hotels
Vacation Rentals are a secret niche accomodation once only experienced by the wealthy, middle and upper class vacation crowd. Today, private condo and home rentals are a growing trend for those looking to increase their vacation experience, travel with a large family and still stay within budget.
Located both domestically and internationally, Vacation Rentals were difficult to find due to the diverse location and management, yet the world wide has finally taken hold in the industry and now most destinations that have a plethora of vacation rentals are easily identifiable with even a broad destination search.
Vacation Rentals offer a larger, upgraded accommodation for vacation than a hotel with full kitchens, living rooms, dens, and balconies. With multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and upgraded private amenities like pools, spas, and game rooms - staying out shopping, dining or at the theme parks is not required - board games, family dinners and a favorite flick can all be enjoyed in the relaxing setting of a private home or condo rental.
Usually about one quarter the cost per person traveling, Vacation Rentals are the perfect solution to groups, weddings and families looking to travel to a destination together on a budget. Discover Vacation Homes Directory is an organized group of progressive Vacation Rental managers pooling their resources in order to grow the visibility of the accommodation choice and become a mainstream travel industry. The National Vacation Rental Manager’s Association is the core educational arm of the industry and is working at a break-neck pace to bring consistency across the Map to the experience provided by the various vacation rental providers.
From the Beaches of South Walton in Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, to North Carolina’s historic Outer Banks - Vacation Rentals are a large percentage of occupancy and even the Orlando Vacation Rentals market has gained against the ominous hotel industry. By providing a more enjoyable, value-driven, luxury experience - hotel patrons will surely converge on the vacation rental industry.
