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Choosing a summer vacation rental has never been easier. From romantic getaways for couples to breaks for the family, there is something for everyone at the right price. This article presents a few tips to help make your summer break "just right". By Chad Rutt You are looking forward to your summer break and you want everything to be just right. Choosing a summer vacation rental has never been easier. From romantic getaways for couples to breaks for all the family, there is something for you at the right price. • How close to the beach would you like to be? There are plenty of beachfront properties available, ideal for families with young children or for anyone intending to try out a water sport. You are never far away from a game of volleyball or sand castle building competition. • If boating is your hobby, check out vacation rentals by the lake with boat slips. Anglers can also find rentals with nearby bait shops and chartering outlets. • Summertime is the time for relaxing pastimes, and your vacation rental needs to be conveniently located, avoiding the cost of unnecessary driving around. Look for whatever interests you, such as hiking trails or facilities for horseback riding. Investigate wildlife and bird watching opportunities. • The vacation rental should be a homey and comfortable place that can deal with hot days and cooler evenings. Air conditioning makes life a lot easier in hot temperatures and screens on windows filter sunlight and keep out bugs. If there isn't an air conditioning system, check to see if there are ceiling fans, especially in the bedrooms. Ask the rental owner or agent if the refrigerator has an efficient icemaker, essential for those long, cool drinks. • Keeping cool and having fun is the name of the game and many summer vacation rentals come with a pool. If there is a seating area round the pool, it's a private place to do lots of sunbathing. Some properties may also have a Jacuzzi. • Following a busy day's sightseeing or activities, watching the sun go down from the sun deck is a pleasant way to finish the evening. An outdoor dining patio is a great place to take breakfast, particularly if the views are scenic. • A garden or some grassy area is a way to keep the kids entertained. They can play ball or ride their bikes and generally stay active while parents see to the chores or relax. If the vacation rental is in a complex with other children, then why not invite the neighbors? • Food always tastes better outside and nothing beats a barbecue in good weather, which is another opportunity to invite the neighbors to join you. • Timing, as they say, is everything, and you must decide what time of the season you wish to book. School breaks tend to be more expensive than at other times in the summer. To get the best deals, book well in advance. Alternatively, last minute discounts are possible if you don't mind taking the risk of booking very late. • Many companies offer summer vacation rentals, or you can browse the classified advertisements or book through a vacation rental agency. About the Author: Chad Rutt is the director of marketing for the online lodging site, ABetterStay.com, and the managing editor of its accompanying vacation blog. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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