Living There
These days there are several options for luxury accommodation when on vacation. You can easily find serviced and un-serviced condos or apartments for rent, or for sale, to suit your needs and make you feel at home with the added benefit of being in a great holiday destination.
Depending on your budget and your preferences, you could find a condo or apartment close to the facilities or attractions that you want in a holiday destination.
For example, if your choice destination is in a coastal area, you may prefer to rent a condo next to the beach for easy access to the ocean and the sand, or you could choose a hill near the beach that will give you privacy and great views of the ocean.
Find below steps to take to find the best rental home-away-from-home when going on your next holiday.
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Choose your destination
What kind of activities do you want to do while on holiday? Is your interest to simply travel the world and visit exotic destinations? Do you simply want to relax on a beach? Are you into art and culture? Or do you simply want to meet new people and expand your cultural horizons?
Whatever your preference is, choose a destination that will satisfy your core needs.
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Look at a visual of your destination
Apart from looking at pictures of your choice destination, you can also use services like google maps to get a true feel of your choice destination.
Professional photography of your choice destination will often give you a pronounced impression, so look at amateur pictures taken by tourists or locals to balance it all out.
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Make a list of what is most important for your holiday rental
Make a list of the things that you find absolutely necessary in order to enjoy your holiday. Your list should preferably be in order of importance.
If you have children, the house should probably be child friendly. If you don’t want to raise a finger doing any chores then the rental should be serviced. If you prefer silence and solitude or close proximity to a robust night life, then make sure to put it in your list.
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Search for rentals in your choice destination
Your immediate choices should be to look for a rental through a reputable property management company or through a private owner. The most accessible way to get into contact with a management company or a private property owner is to search for them on the internet.
Be sure to read reviews and do thorough research on anyone you choose to contact before you reach out to them.
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Choose a rental
Once you have a few options of available destinations, make a choice based on your list of priorities. Make sure to have a rental agreement before you make any payments to book your rental. Avoid sending or giving any cash that is untraceable and always ask for an official receipt.
Final Thoughts:
David Kuttner is a photographer, writer and a father. When he’s not busy writing, he’s most likely spending time with his wife and their two mischievous dogs: Lily and Bart. Visit his blog for more information.
