subject: How To Find The Perfect Holiday Vacation Rentals For You And Your Family [print this page] If too much travel and the prospect of staying in a hotel does not appeal to you, then you would do well to consider taking a short break at one of the holiday vacation rental accommodations that are strewn across the UK.
It is the freedom, value for money and flexibility that are the main factors driving this kind of vacationing - or 'staycation', as they are being increasingly referred to. In fact this market or industry has been growing globally despite the popularity of UK destinations with enquiries for such private accommodations rising by almost 40%.
The freedom to cook your own meals, shop at your leisure and visit places of interest at your convenience without being harried by your tour operator are compelling reasons as to why people prefer these kind of vacation homes. Moreover, the rich choice of locations and the wonderful opportunities for children to play and have a good time on their own are other factors behind their popularity.
This is not to say that you do not have the option of taking advantage of the catering facilities that are also offered at these homes. The choice is entirely yours and that is the primary advantage these homes bring to the table.
Though traditional vacation home favourites have always been villas in Spain or in Cyprus, with many Britons choosing to stay home, the demand for British rental homes has seen a good increase. Many in the UK are opting for these holiday vacation rentals over traditional hotels and resorts to spend their summer vacation.
The figures speak for themselves. British properties has seen an increase in demand of over 100% and even countries like France, Italy and Portugal have found themselves lagging behind the UK. Only Turkey and Croatia come close, with 70% and 120% growth in demand respectively.
The fact that many bookings are done at the last moment has kept demand high and has provided owners with consistent income and they have not had to face the spectre of empty months for any reason. In fact many owners had their properties booked well in advance and that is great endorsement of their popularity.
This demand could not have come at a better time. Recession, along with pay cuts and job losses, has made expensive holidays a dream for many of us. It has also given people owning two homes the opportunity to rent the second one and make some money. They are thus able to pay off their mortgage obligations out of the proceeds of the rental income they get from vacationers and that is a positive development.
Rentals are high even in this recessionary trend and that only means this industry cannot be passed over. It retains its image as a vital and essential player in the travel industry business, netting very sizeable revenues for its owners each year. The UK rental holiday theme is here to stay and is poised to become an indispensable part of the British tourist trade.
