| These days it's very easy to get scammed into | | | | should be your number one priority. The vacation |
| renting a holiday home that isn't all that you | | | | home that you rent should be in a secure location |
| thought it will be. These tips below will make sure | | | | with all emergency locations at commuting |
| you don't make rental mistakes that will make | | | | distance by car in case of a fire or any other |
| you waste money and even worse, waste a | | | | emergency. Make sure there is plenty of space in |
| perfectly good holiday! | | | | your holiday home for your kids and adequate |
| Check for hidden charges on package deals: | | | | bedding arrangements. Also make sure that the |
| Everyone loves a package deal, not only you | | | | holiday home allows pets or not. You should see |
| save money; you also get to book all your | | | | enough pictures of the inside and the outside of |
| activities in advance. Always know what you are | | | | your holiday home on the internet before actually |
| booking in advance, does your package deal | | | | renting it out. |
| include air fare or other transport? How will you | | | | Booking early/ off season bookings: |
| have to arrange for your meals and internet? Will | | | | There are plenty of cottages and holiday homes |
| you be getting laundry services and other cleaning | | | | that offer great deals if you book months in |
| services? Does the apartment or cottage you are | | | | advance or when it's actually off season. Plan your |
| renting have a fully functional kitchen and washing | | | | holiday way ahead of time so you can save |
| machine? Always check the fine print for hidden | | | | money on rental and if you are lucky maybe get |
| charges as most package deals have them. Will | | | | great air fare and car rental deals as well. During |
| you get a partial refund if you have to leave early | | | | tourist season rental prices sky rocket, you can |
| or is your deal non refundable? Make sure you | | | | try to get cheaper rental prices if you book tour |
| clarify all these minor details in advance. | | | | packages for activities near or around your |
| Be in contact with the Manager or the owner: | | | | holiday home along with air fare and car rental. |
| Make sure you are in contact with the manager | | | | Shopping Areas / Malls: |
| or the owner of the cottage or the villa that you | | | | If you are looking for shopping, make sure that |
| have rented in case you run into any problems | | | | the holiday home you are renting is close to a |
| with the house appliances like the washing | | | | good Mall or shopping district. If you plan to rent |
| machine, air conditioning or refrigerator. It is also | | | | the home for a long period you will need to know |
| better to speak to the owner/manager at least | | | | where to purchase grocery from or where good |
| once before actually departing for your holiday | | | | restaurants are located. |
| and do not blindly trust the internet | | | | Now that you have these great tips on how to |
| advertisements that promise everything. | | | | rent a vacation home hassle free, enjoy a great, |
| Secure family and pet friendly locations: | | | | safe and fun filled holiday. |
| If you are traveling with your family, security | | | | |