Still haven't planned your Labor Day travel getaway? Then consider driving a few hours from San Francisco to a B&B in Healdsburg, a house rental in Tahoe or a hostel in Santa Cruz. While most travelers stay in hotels, there are many other types of accommodation that provide more value for your money. House rentals, apartment rentals, bed and breakfasts, hostels, and college dorm rooms and are just some of the hotel alternative options available. These hotel alternative options range from luxury to budget, with each accommodation type offering specific benefits that appeal to different types of travelers.
House Rentals
Large groups needing a few rooms should definitely consider a house rental, which provides the space and privacy of a private home. While the cost may seem high, it can actually be quite affordable once you divide the cost per person and factor in the extras such as a kitchen, living space with an entertainment system and a patio or backyard. Amenities such as barbecue grills, sports equipment, a Jacuzzi in the master bathroom, wireless Internet, and parking make vacation rentals particularly attractive to traveling families and friends. VRBO and HomeAway has thousands of vacation rentals listed directly by their owners. When renting from a private individual, be sure to check past guest reviews and verify payment and cancellation policies in writing. If youre not comfortable renting from a private individual, consider renting from a professional management company or listing companies that provide guarantees. Zonder and Endless Vacation Rentals are two such sites that guarantee their listings.
Apartments
If youre traveling with family and/or staying in a city for a few days, staying in an apartment can save you a lot of money. Apartments are usually roomier than hotel rooms so you can fit more people into one booking. For example, instead of booking two separate hotel rooms for $200 each due to occupancy limits, a family of five may instead book a one-bedroom apartment with two double beds and a sofa bed in the living room for $300. Even if the cost is the same, apartment rentals still save you money because you can eat in the kitchen, rather than going out to a restaurant for every meal. Hotels with apartments provide all of these benefits along with hotel-level service and access to amenities such as the hotel gym and pool. Similar to house rentals, apartments can also be booked from private individuals and professional management companies.
Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts are another option for travelers looking for hotel alternatives. Some bed and breakfast inns can cost more than a hotel room of the same caliber, especially in honeymoon-heavy destinations such as the Napa Valley in California and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. However, a B&B can cost less once you consider that breakfast is included. B&B proprietors also frequently throw in extras such as wine receptions with snacks, bicycle rentals and personalized sightseeing tours. Add in parking and wireless Internet, which many hotels charge for, and a B&B can come out on top in terms of value. "The important to budget travel is to approach onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the reality of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our minds. Planning and spending our travel budget wisely is a consideration for most families. Curbing spending and charges, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed accomplishment and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind economizing money while touring is simple: Even if your personal funds is incredibly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, no matter whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel costs!..". Travelers who want to feel like a local and make personal connections favor B&B's over anonymous hotels. Many B&B's have their own websites that offer direct booking. Besides the traditional online booking agencies, BedandBreakfast.com and BnBFinder are two websites solely dedicated to finding that perfect B&B.
Hostels
Hostels have long been the option of choice for young backpackers. While you may think that your desire for peace and quiet precludes a hostel stay, there are many hostels that now offer private rooms. Some even have private bathrooms. Most hostels also have communal kitchens to save on food costs. Travelers looking to save the most money can still book a bunk bed in a dorm room, which can be shared between two to ten people. Shared rooms will have lockers for your personal belongings. While hostels are becoming more like budget hotels, the clientele is still mostly young travelers who are open to meeting a diverse group of people. Hostels can be booked directly on their websites and on booking sites such as Hostels.com.
College Dorms
Speaking of dorm rooms, some universities rent out empty rooms to travelers during the summer. The rooms are usually sparse but clean and cheap. Some universities, such as the University of British Columbia, have rooms available year-round, some of which are just as stylish and comfortable as hotel rooms. The University of Toronto and The London School of Economics are other schools that rent out dorm rooms. Check with the universities in the desired city to see whether they offer rentals to tourists. Like those who stay in hostels, travelers booking a dorm room should be okay with the possibility of rowdy neighbors and partying college students.
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