Holiday Rentals from Essential Travel

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Holiday Rentals

When planning your holidays this year, would you like something a bit different from concrete hotel complexes and buffet breakfasts? Self catering accommodation rentals have increased in variety in the last 40 years, gone are the days of a two week holiday in a damp and drafty holiday camp! You can now holiday in a French chateaux, ice castle, luxury beach villa, or if you are feeling adventurous – even a tree house!

But why rent? Renting your holiday accommodation is a stress free way of enjoying your holiday, at your own pace and more importantly, in your own space! If cost is an issue, then self catering accommodation can prove to be a more economical alternative.

A Portuguese villa, offers you the perfect opportunity to escape the beach crowds and relax by the side of your own private pool. A family get together? Why not hire a holiday rental and let the accommodation take the strain, rather than your own home. Vacation rentals are the perfect choice for families; providing home comforts and security, for you and your children, that many hotels can have difficulty accommodating for. Many will provide childcare equipment – cots, high chairs, and play equipment free of charge.

The increase in choice and availability enables you to find the property that meets you and your holidays needs. The internet is the ideal place to look for your perfect holiday rental. There are a number of consolidator websites, providing you with easy to use search and booking facilities. Many rental owners also operate their own websites, with discounts available by booking directly.

The rental websites will all offer detailed information on the property; including information on distance to local amenities, as well as a description of rooms and facilities. Such details can be invaluable when choosing your property, making sure you get the seclusion you desire or an exciting location in town.

No matter your holiday requirements, winter or summer, there will be a property to meet your needs. Many alpine lodges offer enviable locations, with slope side accommodation. Such chalets offer both self catering and catered accommodation, providing you with the perfect ski side destination. In Florida, vacation rentals are proving more popular than traditional hotel complexes, offering spacious accommodation, your own pool and no parking problems.

The freedom and variety of the world’s property rentals allows you to make the most of any break and any budget. For more information and helpful hints, take a look in the next section, which includes links to property providers and rental owners worldwide.

Essential Travel Helpful Hints

1) Where can I park? The majority of rental properties will offer off road parking, but if located in a town or small village, parking may be a problem. Make sure you check with the agent/owner before you book.

2) Once you have booked your holiday accommodation, make sure you check the booking details for exactly what is included and excluded. Many rentals will include linen, towels and power, but some will add these as supplementary charges.

3) Double check your booking in times. The majority of holiday rental providers will operate 7 day slots for bookings, even for a short break! Normally Saturday to Saturday, but this does vary so you may have to be flexible with your holiday dates. Also check your arrival times, as many owners request arrival in the afternoon to allow cleaning after the previous guests.

4) Transfers and directions – check with the property owners for directions to your rental, especially if in a remote location. Some owners may provide transfer services from the airport, which after a long flight can replace the hassle of driving late at night on foreign roads!