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Hotels arent the only place you can stay on vacation!

 Today, we as travelers have a ton of options to consider. Where to go, how to get there,
where to stay, what to take, how to plan, where to find deals
You get the point.
Well, this article is to introduce you to options on where to stay other than a hotel.

Hotels are a great option. They can be just what you need for your trip, especially if its just two of you. You can go with big chains that are well trusted or small chains that may take some digging to ensure you get a nice, clean, affordable hotel room with everything you need. However, if you travel with a number of people or as a family, a hotel room can get cramped, lack privacy, and get expensive when you upgrade to suites and add extra amenities (like a kitchenette).

Hotels though are great because it is easy to find a lot of good deals with all the viable travel sites out there.

But, you do have other options.

**How about a condo? Condos are great, and in some destinations the main option. Condos can be small or big. They offer added space, extra amenities, prime locations, and at prices that are comparable to hotel rooms.

For example, we stayed in a quaint (small) condo in Miami. We rented it for only $400 for the week. It was perfect for my wife and I. The beds pulled down out of the wall, we had a very very clean room, private entrance to the place and beaches, quiet area, 2 pools, a kitchen with equipment, a nice bathroom, cable, and gorgeous view of the Atlantic. It was our love shack for the week and much cheaper by almost $200 than any hotel in the area.

**Rent a home. These are now great with the way real estate is nowadays. If you are traveling with a large group, then this may be your best choice. Get everything you need or live like luxury in a beachfront home for your vacation.

Once, 18 of our family members went to Florida and had to rent a home. It was not on the Ocean, but on a bay. It was perfect. It had 3 levels, a hot tub, pool, 4-5 bedrooms, plenty of room, amenities, and lots of fun. We had a great time together since everyone lives in different parts of the country. It was very affordable once split up 4 ways also.

**Resorts and All-inclusive. This is an excellent option for families or if you dont want to worry about reaching into your pocket. All-inclusive seems to be diminishing in the US, but you can find it abroad and is typically the best choice. Resorts are great for those who want to spend quality time together, get plenty of privacy and space, and enjoy various activities like golf, fishing, things for the kids, spas, etc

**Time Shares. These are growing tremendously in the traveling world. Time-shares are great if you use them. You pay a fee upfront and once a year to utilize a time-share. There are various types, so you would want to do your research. Buying a time-share is similar to buying a home in that you dont want to take the decision lightly.

My wifes parents have one and love it. They can go anywhere they want as long as they stay in the designated places. We used theirs for our honeymoon in Palm Beach, Florida. It was first-class all the way.

If you and your family travel at least once a year, consider looking into a time-share.

**Camping and RV parks. With the way campgrounds and RV parks are set up nowadays, the term rough it doesnt exactly come to mind. You can get almost everything at a campground that youd get in a hotel. They are cheap, live out in nature for a week, and have a great time. There are a few things to consider if you are a novice to camping, so youll want to do some homework before you decide on this as an option.

**Houseboats. Live on the water for your trip. This is, yet another option to choose from. My aunt has lived on a houseboat in Florida for years and loves it. This is something many dont even think of, but look into it, you may not go back to staying on land for any future trips.

We hope this article has helped shed some light on where you might stay on your vacations. Villas, Cabins, and other type choices should be considered for specific destinations and vacations.
Most importantly, have fun, find great deals, and enjoy your trip!!
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Las Vegas Hotels are fun!

Which Las Vegas Hotel should you stay in while in Las Vegas? Well, if you are in Las Vegas to have a good time in the casinos (which Las Vegas is known for), many such casinos have their own hotel accommodations. In fact, discounts -- or, as given to casino players, "comps" -- abound. As a casino player, you could even end up getting everything greatly discounted, or even free: your room, your meals, and even your viewing of the various entertainment shows.

For this, you must allow the casino to "rate your playing" -- in other words, monitor your games. If you get rated as a "high roller" -- one who really places big bets -- then the casino could give you everything for free. Of course, you do not have to be a big bettor to enjoy the other many "comps" or discounts. So if you're a casino player, don't mind having your play rated. If you're not a casino player, Las Vegas hotels have more than casinos to offer. And there are hotels that do not have their own casino.

Hotels like the historic Riviera can give resort-type surroundings with accommodations for conventions for both leisure and business travelers. The Riviera itself has its Convention Center where one can get into trade shows, conferences and corporate and industry shows all under one roof. As with any business, reservations and bookings for various Las Vegas hotels can be made via the internet. While some hotels might have their own online presence, most such bookings are made through web sites that are more like tourist agencies, thus giving you a wide variety of choices.


Mike Yeager
Publisher
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Hotels in London, England

Looking for hotels in London? As with most major cities of the world, you have a wide array of choices. Five-star hotels like the Ritz Hotel and the Intercontinental London Hyde Park, all the way down to 2-star hotels like the Regent Palace Hotel and the Dover Hotel that simply give you a place to stay, but still with basic services. Prices, as could be expected, would vary -- from GBP 135-250 ($250- $450) for the five-star hotels, down to GBP 30-60 ($50- $100) for cheap London hotels.

Cheap price does not mean poor choice, though. You still get excellent, though somewhat more informal service, a place to eat with a good selection of dishes, and a room with at least a television. The more expensive hotels just provide added perks, like formal service, antique and/or more luxurious furniture, several restaurants with various food offerings like Italian, Indian, or Thai food, modem lines in each room, cable television, even babysitting/child services and a doctor on call. Your choice of the London hotel to stay in can be based on more than just the amount of money you are willing to spend.

Your trip might require you to have internet access, or an international direct dial phone connection, or a safety deposit box. Or, you might want to select your hotel based on its location: from Central London, from the nearest coach and rail station, or from the many tourist attractions that you plan to visit. Whatever these factors are, you have a lot of options to make your stay in London, England, exactly as you want it to be.
Mike Yeager
Publisher
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Condo-Hotels A New Second-Home Alternative To Time Shares

Condo-hotels have evolved as a better, more reliable second home alternative to time-shares. They are usually attractive, high-rise hotels on the ocean or in other prime locations, and range in price from the mid $200,000s to over 1 million, depending on the size, location, and amenities.

Condo-hotels have evolved as a better, more reliable second home alternative to time-shares. They are usually attractive, high-rise hotels on the ocean or in other prime locations, and range in price from the mid $200,000s to over 1 million, depending on the size, location, and amenities.

Many of the biggest names in the hotel industry have condo-hotel buildings, including Hilton, Four Seasons, Clarion, and Ritz-Carlton. Donald Trump has numerous condo- hotel facilities across the country, including a building in Fort Lauderdale and another in Sunny Isles, Florida.

In general, condo-hotel properties have been highly successful with all or nearly all units selling out within months of the first offering. For example, the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is a beachfront property with 188 condo-hotel units, all of which sold out a year before the building was even finished. Needless to say, the values of the condo-hotels in this building have gone up significantly.

There are several reasons for the popularity of condo-hotels. When you purchase a property, you purchase a condo unit in the hotel. Unlike a time share, you have access to the property whenever you want, and it is put into a rental pool when you are not in residence. Although developers cant guarantee the properties will rent, management by a well-known hospitality group will typically result in several weeks of rental income. This is one of the biggest appeals of condo-hotels because the rental income can offset some of the costs of owning a vacation property.

In addition, the management company takes care of renting the unit, using their connections and expertise. You dont have to worry about any of these details. Most rental agreements split the income 50/50 between the management company and the owner. However, some properties offer more favorable arrangements, and this is another aspect to consider when deciding which property to purchase.

Despite the fact that the property is in a hotel setting, a condo-hotel is considered a private residence, and owners are eligible for mortgage interest deductions and all the other tax advantages that come from owning a second home. However, most condo-hotels do not allow you to live in the unit year round. This is because the management company wants to rent out the unit when you are not there, so both you and they can profit from that rental income.

Each condo-hotel property has its own residence restrictions that indicate the maximum amount of time you can live in the property. This is an important piece of information to consider before purchasing a condo-hotel unit. Most owners do not intend to live in their condo year round, so this is not a concern in typical circumstances.

Why not just rent a hotel room? In addition to the investment aspect, condo-hotels usually offer more room than a standard hotel room. Most suites are one or two bedrooms, and larger units are available. Condo-hotels typically have cooking facilities and other homey features that hotel rooms do not. This makes it ideal to have family stay with you when they come to visit.

With the advantages they offer over time shares, its easy to see why so many people looking for a vacation property investment they can also enjoy when they want are now looking at condo-hotels.

For more on finding and buying the right condo-hotel, check out Make Your Next Home a Resort, the 2005 Guide to Condo-Hotels, Fractional Shares and Resort Residences. You can download the Guide as a pdf file at http://www.InvestingIN.com/realestate/resorts/resort4u.htm

Leon Altman is the founder of the InvestingIN Real Estate Letter - http://www.InvestingIN.com/realestate/LtrSignup3.htm - and its parent website, http://www.InvestingIN.com - which provides articles, commentary and newsletters about opportunities in different areas.To download the 2005 Guide to Condo-Hotels, go to http://www.InvestingIN.com/realestate/resorts/resort4u.htm