Live like a Local in Luxury Vacation Rentals in Paris and other European Cities
Aug. 9, 2006. Even though summer us almost over, now is a good time to plan a European vacation. You can miss the heat, crowds, and high airfares by booking a September or October vacation. As reported in an article by MSNBC.com, one of the best ways to get really familiar with a European city is to live like a local in a short-term rental apartment.
The article reports that, “More and more travelers today are saying no to the pricey luxuries of hotels in favor of a place that feels a little bit more like home. In addition to often being cheaper, renting an apartment also offers a number of practical advantages. With a kitchen instead of a minibar, you can have a midnight snack without worrying about breaking the bank. A washer/dryer means you don't have to let the stains from spilled European cuisine settle into your clothes before your return home. And, most of all, you feel less like a tourist and more like you're actually part of the city that you're visiting.�
Most major European cities are full of apartment rental agencies, many of them with good web sites. Paris, the “City of Rentals� is noted for its abundance of short-term rentals. Other good cities for vacation rentals are Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, and Barcelona.
The Article concludes that, “No matter what your tastes, the European short-term apartment-rental industry is expanding to serve them. Although hotels don't seem to be going anywhere for the time being, more and more visitors to Europe are choosing to stay in a place that mixes Old World flavor with a bit of home.�
