CNN Praises Luxury Vacation Rentals
November 9, 2007. It has long been our opinion travelers should find the best accommodations for the price, and we believe luxury vacation rentals almost always fulfill that role. Now, CNN and National Geographic Traveler have become the latest media outlets to support our contention in the article "Inn Is Out: 5 Reasons to Skip a Hotel."
Here are our comments on the author's reasons:
1. More room – This one is a no-brainer. Many hotel rooms remind us of studio apartments, while luxury vacation rentals tend to be converted homes and condominiums.
2. More privacy – Ever had to turn up the television to drown out the noise from next door? And where in a hotel room do you find privacy from roommates? Hint: The lobby.
3. Better price – It's not as simple as comparing the flat nightly rates. Compare what you're getting for those rates. And consider the economy of scale – if more than two people will attend, a vacation rental usually beats multiple hotel rooms.
4. More local flavor – Hotels the world over hardly seem to differ sometimes, except for their level of luxury. A rental house, one the other hand, most likely incorporates some regional architecture and may be located in a real neighborhood versus a sanitized tourist district.
5. Extra flexibility – Want to add an extra guest to your hotel room? You'll probably pay for it. Renting a cabin or a condo? One flat rate will likely cover everyone.
Whether you're staying in Cozumel or Canada, we recommend a luxury vacation rental.
