Vacationers Look to Home Stays for Vacation

Booking travel accommodations can be confusing and spiraling hotel rates
can be jaw dropping. Just ask Canadian traveler, Jason Robertson, --- "It
seems to take me hours and hours to book accommodation - and even then, it's
very expensive and stressful." It's no surprise that people like Jason are
shifting towards using vacation rentals rather than the impersonal big box
hotel accommodation for holiday travel. Vacation rentals offer travelers
unique stays in local environments. Instead of lining up at the concierge
only to be shuffled along to your room - a host greets you at the door with
keys to your very own space.

Instead of being confined in a boxy room, vacation renals by owner allow travelers
to sit back and relax in the comfort of a living room with space in which to
walk around. Travelers can save money on food by visiting a local market or
grocer and cooking in their vacation rental. Companies seizing the agenda
in the vacation rental space offer the flexibility for customers to contact
their host directly through their websites. Travelers are then able to see
which spaces best match their requirements and contact the host for prices,
availability and dates. The process is effortless and done completely in
the comfort of your own home.

In times when every penny counts, saving on holiday accommodation is a huge relief.
Home rentals give you the luxury of finding multiple accommodation types
with a broad range of price. If $30 is your budget, simply find a room that
asks that. If you're feeling like splurging a little, then spring for an
entire apartment at $150 a night. The possibilities are endless in terms of
price point and unique environments. Major Canadian hotel chains have been
known to bump up prices in the summer - especially surrounding major events
like Pride Week in Toronto or the Montreal Jazz Festival. This is a sure way
to beat the masses and inflated prices that travelers otherwise might face
during peak travel periods.

"Safety is always in the forefront my mind," added Robertson. "Secure credit
information and safe neighborhoods are all things that one may consider.
Using a vacation rental service is a safe way to book your accommodation.
We used a vacation rental company for our last trip to Paris - and we plan
to do the same thing in December when we're planning a trip to New York"
Home rental sites require guests speak with the host directly to ask any
questions or confirm details. Payment information is exchanged
confidentially and securely through the site; so one never needs to worry
about information falling into wrong hands.

For a closer look at short term rental accommodation sites, take a look at
Toronto-based iStopOver. Offering accommodation in over 90 countries, it's
worth taking a look: http://www.istopover.com