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Hotels
aren't the only place you
can stay on vacation!!!
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by: Joe
Collinsworth
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Today,
we as travelers have a ton of
options to consider. Where to
go, how to get there, where to
stay, what to take, how to
plan, where to find deals…
You get the point. Well, this
article is to introduce you to
options on where to stay other
than a hotel.
Hotels are a great option.
They can be just what you need
for your trip, especially if
it's just two of you. You can
go with big chains that are
well trusted or small chains
that may take some digging to
ensure you get a nice, clean,
affordable hotel room with
everything you need. However,
if you travel with a number of
people or as a family, a hotel
room can get cramped, lack
privacy, and get expensive
when you upgrade to suites and
add extra amenities (like a
kitchenette).
Hotels though are great
because it is easy to find a
lot of good deals with all the
viable travel sites out there.
But, you do have other
options….
**How about a condo? Condos
are great, and in some
destinations the main option.
Condos can be small or big.
They offer added space, extra
amenities, prime locations,
and at prices that are
comparable to hotel rooms.
For example, we stayed in a
quaint (small) condo in Miami.
We rented it for only $400 for
the week. It was perfect for
my wife and I. The beds pulled
down out of the wall, we had a
very very clean room, private
entrance to the place and
beaches, quiet area, 2 pools,
a kitchen with equipment, a
nice bathroom, cable, and
gorgeous view of the Atlantic.
It was our "love
shack" for the week and
much cheaper by almost $200
than any hotel in the area.
**Rent a home. These are now
great with the way real estate
is nowadays. If you are
traveling with a large group,
then this may be your best
choice. Get everything you
need or live like luxury in a
beachfront home for your
vacation.
Once, 18 of our family members
went to Florida and had to
rent a home. It was not on the
Ocean, but on a bay. It was
perfect. It had 3 levels, a
hot tub, pool, 4-5 bedrooms,
plenty of room, amenities, and
lots of fun. We had a great
time together since everyone
lives in different parts of
the country. It was very
affordable once split up 4
ways also.
**Resorts and All-inclusive.
This is an excellent option
for families or if you don't
want to worry about reaching
into your pocket.
All-inclusive seems to be
diminishing in the US, but you
can find it abroad and is
typically the best choice.
Resorts are great for those
who want to spend quality time
together, get plenty of
privacy and space, and enjoy
various activities like golf,
fishing, things for the kids,
spas, etc…
**Time Shares. These are
growing tremendously in the
traveling world. Time-shares
are great if you use them. You
pay a fee upfront and once a
year to utilize a time-share.
There are various types, so
you would want to do your
research. Buying a time-share
is similar to buying a home in
that you don't want to take
the decision lightly.
My wife's parents have one and
love it. They can go anywhere
they want as long as they stay
in the designated places. We
used theirs for our honeymoon
in Palm Beach, Florida. It was
first-class all the way.
If you and your family travel
at least once a year, consider
looking into a time-share.
**Camping and RV parks. With
the way campgrounds and RV
parks are set up nowadays, the
term "rough it"
doesn't exactly come to mind.
You can get almost everything
at a campground that you'd get
in a hotel. They are cheap,
live out in nature for a week,
and have a great time. There
are a few things to consider
if you are a novice to
camping, so you'll want to do
some homework before you
decide on this as an option.
**Houseboats. Live on the
water for your trip. This is,
yet another option to choose
from. My aunt has lived on a
houseboat in Florida for years
and loves it. This is
something many don't even
think of, but look into it,
you may not go back to staying
on land for any future trips.
We hope this article has
helped shed some light on
where you might stay on your
vacations. Villas, Cabins, and
other type choices should be
considered for specific
destinations and vacations.
Most importantly, have fun,
find great deals, and enjoy
your trip!!
About the Author
Discount Florida Vacations
is a total Florida vacation
guide offering fun, sun, tips,
ideas, checklists, help,
recommendations, resources,
and experiences for anyone
traveling to Florida. You can
find excellent information or
plan your trip with us at...
www.discount-florida-vacations.com
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