I’m usually interested by the dynamics of totally free market economies in the United States and elsewhere within the world. Entrepreneurs discover a method to possess an nearly supernatural capability to define a require and fulfill it
Even something as ubiquitous as travel continues to evolve in the totally free market, as consumer needs and demands change.
A recent evolution here in the USA, may be the vacation rental. Even though the vacation rental has enjoyed a long history among European travelers, it’s just getting into its own within the United States. It’s gaining acceptance for many different reasons, not the least of which is economy. Beyond economy, nevertheless, is the desire on the part from the American traveler to experience a much better vacation encounter, an experience that truly imparts the local flavor of the destination. Travelers are beginning to acknowledge that holiday rental accomplishes this goal better than any other form of lodging.
How? Living one of the locals, will give you the actual experience of place. It is a home, not a generic hotel room. It’s unique and it reflects the character, culture and lifestyle of your destination.
Another factor in the growing popularity of the holiday rental is option. The vacation rental offers the traveler with the opportunity to go to places not served by the omnipresent hotel conglomerates. The vacation rental opens new territories to explore.
You are able to choose lodgings as exotic as a tree house, as ostentatious as castle or as conventional as an apartment. You can vacation in Sicily or in South Carolina. Choices are limited only by your imagination.
Just for grins, I chose to determine what was available for my dream destination based in london. Here are the results.
The least costly hotel I could discover was located in West London. Far from the sights we wanted to determine. I knew we would be learning the public transport system or spending very a bit on taxis. A seven days stay for our family of 4 at this hotel would cost $1612.80 (USD) plus taxes and tips. We would be crowded together a single room and also the kids, ages 10 & 13, will be sleeping on cots.
In contrast, I noticed a vacation rental in Clerkenwell, Central London. It is one of the more fashionable neighborhoods and less than 2 miles from Big Ben and less than 3 miles from Tower Bridge. We’d have room to behave like a family, a place to do our laundry and a kitchen in which to cook. This would save some serious money. At $1305.00 (USD), $308.00 less than the hotel, we were getting so much more! We could save on going to restaurants, save on transportation and actually stay in one of the much better sections of London.
I would advise anyone to consider the option of a holiday rental when putting together travel plans. In my own, less than scientific, experiment with the concept, it is apparent that travelers can save money while at the same time, enjoy a better travel encounter. I believe this to be the best option, if you are traveling with children.
David K. Bradley is a writer for Indovillas Bali which specializes in Bali Villa Rental, Bali Vacation Rental and seminyak villas as well as tour and activity arrangements. They offer an assortment of holiday packages and property deals on the island of Bali.
