subject: Tips On Finding Long Term Accommodation For Travelers Abroad [print this page] For those who will be spending a week or more in a single place during their travels, making long term accommodation arrangements in places other than traditional hotels can help to significantly reduce their vacation costs. Short-term apartment or home rentals are available in most of the world's most beautiful cities and vacation destinations. By foregoing a traditional hotel, travelers may be greeted with more space, full kitchens and lower prices than those offered by even budget chain hotels and discount booking sites. Whether you will be traveling in a group or alone, the following tips can help you find alternative accommodations that will make your trip unforgettable.
The first key to booking such accommodations is finding a company that you can trust. Often, one will be booking these homes or apartments sight unseen, so it is necessary to work with a booking agent that is reputable and known for keeping their listings as honest as possible. For this reason, one should avoid working with individuals and those that cannot provide them with any references to satisfied renters, opting instead for making their arrangements through an established company that can produce positive customer reviews.
Those who are looking for larger spaces to accommodate many travelers should be willing to look outside the downtown area in major cities. In many cases, one can find much better deals if they are willing to go somewhat off the beaten path. Of course, this does not mean that one will be staying in a bad or unsafe neighborhood, simply that they may be slightly farther away from some of the most famous tourist attractions. Far from spoiling your vacation, this distance will actually enable you to experience the city as its residents do, and enjoy small, uncrowded restaurants and local flavor.
When ultimately choosing which apartment is most suited to your needs, ask the advice of a local. If you have found a company that you trust, avail yourself of the local knowledge that the booking agents can provide. Talking to them about the number of people in your group, their ages and what you would like to do or see can help them pair you with the property that will be the best fit, and ensure that you are as comfortable as possible with your stay.
By seeking out long term accommodation arrangements other than hotels, you will be opening yourself up to significant savings as well as the chance to experience a new destination as a native would.
