| These days, more and more tourists, | | | | Convenience: Vacation rental condominiums are |
| businesspersons and visitors are open to staying | | | | very convenient because they are a stone's |
| in vacation rentals. In fact, seasoned travelers | | | | throw from all the must-see places in an area. If |
| often agree that they prefer staying in a cottage | | | | you happen to be on a business tour, condos give |
| or a vacation rental condo instead of paying | | | | your team the right atmosphere while allowing |
| through their nose for a single room in an | | | | everyone to enjoy a relaxed stay. |
| overcrowded hotel. | | | | Amenities: vacation rental condos are generally |
| Vacation rental condos have a distinct advantage. | | | | fitted with the latest and the best facilities |
| Yes, they may cost you slightly more than a | | | | available. You can expect central cooling or |
| regular hotel room. Particularly if they are located | | | | heating, a well stocked and fully functional kitchen, |
| in prime locations. But, for the price you pay, you | | | | a washer and dryer unit, swimming pool, spa, a |
| get a more inclusive package. So, when you do | | | | well equipped club house, fitness center, DVD |
| the math and break the costs down, you will find | | | | players, cable TV and big TVs. Most condos are |
| that you are really getting more bang for your | | | | fitted with wireless internet connections too. |
| buck. | | | | Some places also offer maid and child minding |
| Advantages of staying in vacation rental condos: | | | | services. |
| Location | | | | Cost: It is true that vacation condos are |
| These condos are generally located in posh areas. | | | | somewhat more expensive than hotel rooms. So, |
| They are really close to the best amenities the | | | | if you are traveling as a couple or a small group |
| town has to offer. So, if the purpose of your trip | | | | of three, then, the cost factor may be |
| warrants it, this close proximity can be very | | | | somewhat daunting. But, if you are traveling with |
| beneficial. You will have to spend less time and | | | | 5-8 people and your condo allows all of you to |
| money on commute. | | | | stay at the same place, then, the cost works in |
| Privacy: In a hotel room, you are always on the | | | | your favor. In case you're weighing a low budget |
| radar of those around you. There is also some | | | | motel against a vacation rental condo, know this: |
| amount of compromise involved when you make | | | | there really is no comparing the two. Staying in a |
| room for others and comply with the endless | | | | condo is an experience you'll never forget. And |
| rules of an establishment. In a rented condo, you | | | | when you compare the cost of restaurants, |
| are the king or queen, quite literally. All the | | | | laundry and other services, you might find that |
| decisions are up to you. | | | | you're actually enjoying a better deal at a condo. |