Vacation Rentals

Whether it's a family vacation, romantic trip for two, a much needed girls getaway, or a trip with the guys, there are great places to visit this spring and summer.

The best-kept travel secret is to stay in a vacation rental and save BIG. You can stay with more friends, have a lot more space to relax in and the accommodations will be equipped with a kitchen for snacks and beverage savings. Vacation rentals are comparable or even less than traditional hotels - can be super easy on the budget on a per-person basis.

Overall Destination Tip: Spring break is over, summer is not yet here which means no more crowds. A perfect time to plan a vacation-- take advantage of the great rates, great availability and guaranteed warm weather in Florida!! Hotels.com is offering up to 30-percent off on Florida properties.

Family Vacation - Orlando - Regal Palms from $99
* Only resort of its kind conveniently located near all major attractions, shopping, dining, golf, tennis and a host of entertainment venues in Central Florida
* 4-bedroom townhouse from $99 a night, 5-bedroom private pool home from $149 a night - can accommodate up to 11 guests!
* Town homes equipped with living/dining area, spacious bedrooms with private baths, balcony or patio area, kitchen
* Resort offers children's playground, large tropical swimming pavilion and complimentary shuttle service to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World

Romantic Trip For Two - Key Largo - Ocean Pointe Suites from $157
* Romance at the island oasis
* 1-bedroom suite with ocean view from $157 a night
* Property offers 160 spacious one and two bedroom condos with full kitchens, whirlpool tubs in the master baths and private balconies - sleeping up to 6 people
* Olympic size swimming pool, private beach, boardwalk/fishing pier and marina

Girls Getaway - Sanibel - Sanibel Harbor Resort & Spa from $400
* Perfect for spa vacation with the girls
* 2-bedroom condo from $400 a night
* Nestled on private 85-acre peninsula on Florida's gulf coast, the Resort's entire resort facilities underwent a restoration complete in 2005. All interiors were updated with a casually-elegant, tropical ambiance inspired by the breathtaking waterfront views of Sanibel and Captiva islands
* 40,000 square-foot world-class spa (60 beauty/body treatments), tennis, fitness center, bayside beach and marina offers a variety of daily cruises and water-sports& a private 100 foot yacht features nightly sunset dinner cruises

Guy's Trip - Myrtle Beach - Bay Watch from $159
* Perfect for a golfing trip with the guys
* 2-bedroom ocean front from $159 a night - beautiful views of the Atlantic
* On-site amenities galore! Oceanfront restaurant, sports bar & beach, plus a fitness room, gift shop, business center and more& everything on site!!
* Located near great restaurants, theatres and shopping for night time activities

Vacation Rental Tips:
# Book early, shop and book online for best availability
# Other popular beach places are booking up and rates are rising in some of the more popular beach destinations like Hawaii. So, look to Florida for great rates, availability, warm weather and beaches. Perfect alternative!!!
# Consider an alternative style of lodging (vacation rental) to the traditional hotel to room-condos to private homes, vacation rentals to bed & breakfasts - there are options available for everyone and now this type of specialty lodging is easier than ever to find it-used to take days sorting through real estate agencies and relying on friends and family for leads
# Most Vacation Rentals are equipped with convenient kitchen facilities which will allow you to save money on food and beverages