A Beach Vacation

Imagine sitting under a palm tree on a sun drenched beach being waited on and sipping an ice cold cocktail...aaah... You could be anywhere in the world. Hawaii, the Bahamas, Florida, the Greek Islands, anywhere else in the pacific and on the beautiful northern shores of Queensland. Not to mention sunny Spain!

There is nothing quite like being on a sunny beach soaking up the sun. For many people this is their idea of a dream vacation. However the cost of staying in a beach front hotel can ensure that dream never becomes a reality. Yes, they can be expensive but there are ways that you can get accommodation without paying outlandish fees.

There is a great and affordable alternative to staying at a hotel when you visit a warm destination. If you want to save money and not give up the beach front location, consider beach vacation rentals.

One of the most appealing things about beach vacation rentals is that instead of staying in a single room in a hotel, you are afforded all of the comforts of living in a home. This includes several bedrooms as well as kitchen facilities. This can save a family a substantial amount of money.

Finding available beach vacation rentals is actually fairly easy. One method is to contact a real estate agency in the city you are planning on visiting. Quite often they will have a list of all the beach vacation rentals that are available for the period you'll be traveling. They will also have access to pictures and details concerning deposits and the rental charges.

You can usually find the listing for the real estate agencies when you search online. Another alternative is to visit the website of the city you are planning on traveling to. Most likely they will have a section devoted to the business directory which includes detailed listings of real estate agents. In some cases they may even have a direct link to the agents' sites which might include some beach vacation rentals. If you are able to do your own research and booking then you will more than likely save quite a lot of money.

There are companies that handle beach vacation rentals for different parts of the world. They make a database available that includes a description of the rental, the price, when it is available and the steps necessary to inquire about renting it. If you are traveling to a particularly popular location this can be an excellent choice as it affords you the chance to compare properties and conduct preliminary research well before your departure date.

Although most beach vacation rentals are short-term, if you are looking for something beyond a week or two there are choices available for that as well. Some beach vacation rentals will offer you a discounted rate if you rent for a prolonged period of time. This saves them the trouble of having to look for additional customers and it saves you money.

If you have an unlimited budget you might want to consider a beach vacation rental complete with staff. Many properties come with a staff that will cater to your every need. If you want to relax in the lap of luxury this is the way to go. You will definitely experience the best of the best if you are able to afford this style of accommodation.