How to Save on Vacations by Booking Vacation Rentals
"Good Morning America" real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran explained in a recent article how to save on summer vacations by booking a vacation rental. Her article explains how and where to find great rentals at affordable prices. She says, "Based on a one-week stay, you can save between 20 percent to 50 percent by renting a place rather than staying at a hotel."
We agree with most of Ms. Corcoran's conclusions, but not the one where she recommends waiting to get a great summer deal. Based on our own experience, the prime summer rental months are booked long in advance. Certainly, our own are. But she is correct in saying, "Midseason markdowns generally start after Aug. 15. Because many schools are starting earlier than ever, you can book these as early as the first two weeks in August."
The article also describes three of Ms. Corcoran’s favorite bargain locations. They are 1)Tybee Island, Georgia, just 20 miles from Savannah, Ga., 2)Jakes' Resort on Treasure Beach, Jamaica, and 3) Lake Ouachita, Ark.
