Money Saving Vacation and Travel Tips - Kind Of

I love this article :Maximize Your Family Memorial Day Vacation Dollars because it is full of good advice. They even suggest booking a vacation rental by owner. They got the vacation rental part right, but the "cheaper because the don't pay management fees part wrong". Gone are the days when by owner rentals are cheaper than those by management company rentals. The differences are more subtle, and vary depending on the management company. The point to take away is that vacation rentals can provide great savings and value versus traditional hotels. You save money on multiple hotel rooms, on dining out, on parking, on service staff tips (though tips to housekeeping would still be in order).

: "Look for private owner rentals. Web sites such as www.vrbo.com
(Vacation Rental By Owner) offer bargains because the owners
are not paying management company fees, which are typically 40
percent of the reservation cost. Private owners may also
provide savings tips to renters such as local coupon books,
restaurant recommendations and tips to get discounted tickets
for local attractions."

What You Need to Know About Summer Rentals - Kiplinger.com

Excellent resource for those looking to rent a vacation home this summer or any time.

What You Need to Know About Summer Rentals - Kiplinger.com: "What You Need to Know About Summer Rentals
Follow these guidelines to ensure a fun and relaxing trip.
By Vera Gibbons
From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, June 2007


A vacation home can be great for families and large groups. But know what you're signing up for. Here are five costs, policies and circumstances you should anticipate.
1. Beach? What beach?"