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Thursday, 02 October 2008 19:01 |
When you travel, there are plenty of different places to stay along the road. Camping may be the least expensive method of finding a place to get a night’s sleep, but many find themselves more torn between the idea of staying in a hotel, motel or a vacation rental. There are many reasons why one of these options may be better than the other, depending upon your circumstances.
First, you’ll want to consider your length of stay. If you’re only staying somewhere for a night or two, you may not want the extra expense of things like cleaning deposits that come with a vacation rental. You should also think about your accommodation needs and your budget though. If you’re heading up to the beach for a weekend with a large family or eight of your closest friends, even with a cleaning deposit, it may be cheaper to find a vacation rental that can accommodate a number of people. Especially if you’re splitting the cost among several families or a group of friends, you’ll usually find that it’s more economical to rent a vacation property and split the cost than it is to book multiple hotel rooms.
Of course, if you’re the type who wants flexibility in travel arrangements, you may discover one of the disadvantages of vacation rentals. Ordinarily, when you book these rentals, you are locked into paying for them, unless you cancel thirty days in advance. Even if you do cancel, you may still be assessed fees that might be better spent on your vacation at a later point. It’s not as easy or as inexpensive to change your travel plans at the last moment. Most hotels and motels allow you to cancel up to the day before you travel, which make them a better choice for some people.
Another disadvantage to a vacation rental is your responsibility to clean it. Hotels offer daily maid service, which you may appreciate when you come home from a day of sightseeing. Most vacation rentals do not offer this service, and instead assess cleaning fees. The rental will be cleaned after you leave, and you may need to take part in some of this cleaning or be charged more. If you’re the type that doesn’t want to cook on your vacation, and likes the benefits of leaving a hotel room in disorder, a vacation rental may not be for you.
There are certainly advantages to vacation rentals as opposed to hotels. Most offer you fully stocked kitchens, which can allow you to save money by preparing your own meals. Moreover, if you have a large family, a single hotel room may not be enough; you may have to book at least two or spend money for more expensive suites that have two rooms. With little children, being confined in the relatively small space in hotels and motels may be too much to ask, and children may be more comfortable with room to roam in a vacation rental.
As stated, advantages and disadvantages exist for both vacation rentals and hotels. Hotels offer you some added perks like room service, daily maid service, and vacation homes may save you on price, but may cost slightly more work in cleaning. With either option, do your research by evaluating the places you may want to stay, the flexibility of your travel plans, your budget, and your accommodation needs to decide which choice is best for you.
We are in the 21st century and do you really believe that you still have to make those choices? We at The Met are proposing a totally new travel experience. We offer you a vacation rental with all its advantages and we are mitigating most of the disadvantages. When you stay at The Met you don't have to pay for a security deposit, there is no cleaning fee, actually we offer weekly complimentary cleaning, and you can cancel or change your reservation up to 15 days before the date of your arrival. Come stay with us! You will love it! |
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 15:34 |
Thurs 7-9pm at 437 Espanola Way, South Beach; 305.534.3352
Cavas is offering free tastes of selected bottles during 2-hr sessions held every Thursday. While there, grab a pre-paid card that'll allow you or a giftee to collect sips, half-glasses, or glasses from their 64 open bottles at any date in the future, kind of like a Starbucks card, except they're not pushing an Aimee Mann CD on you.
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 15:01 |
Throughout the whole month of October, the throwback steakhouse is celebrating their 30-Year with a 3-course, $30 prix fixe menu anchored by an 8-oz filet, prime rib, pan seared snapper, or chicken piccata.
Also $30: wines that normally go for $45-$90, such as an '06 MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir and an '04 J Bookwalter Cabernet, much less dry than the college library reading room it sounds like it's named after.
Get old-school at Christy's. |
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 21:07 |
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Catch beauty and lifestyle guru, Charla Krupp, at a special appearance at Village of Merrick Park to celebrate her New York Times Best Selling new book, How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better. This incomparable beauty and style bible draws on Charla’s years of experience as a top beauty and fashion magazine editor and style expert on NBC’s TODAY. Charla will be on hand to spill her best kept beauty and fashion secrets, and to sign books. Guests will also enjoy cocktails and delectables while boutique hopping among Village of Merrick Park’s glittering collection of retailers, who will be doubling as dessert destinations for the evening, and playing host to a silent auction. Proceeds from select items retailers have generously donated for the auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity, the official charity of Village of Merrick Park.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables.
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