| The beauty of a vacation rental is that holidaymakers | | | | On the other hand, if you are interested in a summer |
| can enjoy a vacation in a charming, secluded resort | | | | vacation rental in 2010 where the demand is often |
| without the hassle and disturbance of a hotel | | | | greater in the winter, then there is likely to be a |
| package holiday. Holiday rentals often provide great | | | | shorter waiting list. TJ Mahony, CEO and co-founder |
| value for money, particularly for larger groups who | | | | of SmarterTravel's sister site FlipKey suggests: |
| are happy to share kitchen and bathroom facilities | | | | "Typical winter vacation rentals are running at about |
| under one roof. However, there are holiday rentals | | | | 30% occupancy for the whole season, so you can |
| available in all shapes and sizes to appease everyone | | | | often find availability up to two weeks in advance |
| from couples to large-sized families. | | | | and more flexible pricing." |
| There are a number of ways in which you can get | | | | There is very little between summer holiday rentals |
| the best summer holiday rentals in 2010 and well | | | | that are privately managed and those managed by |
| within budget. Popular holiday destinations are likely to | | | | the owners themselves. Privately managed resorts |
| have their rentals snapped up much quicker than | | | | may be in a position to provide a greater number of |
| obscure areas. Therefore it is certainly prudent to | | | | amenities but owner-managed homes are likely to be |
| plan five to six months in advance to book your | | | | cheaper to rent due to the lack of an agent or |
| chosen resort. As some areas around the globe see | | | | middle man. Find the right balance and the right |
| very short summer seasons the demand is very high | | | | summer vacation rental for you and get the best |
| but the early bird should catch the worm! | | | | deals now for Summer 2010. |