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How to decide the best accommodation for Holidays

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When the holidays approach, an infinity of doubts arise. The first question we ask ourselves is which city or country we want to visit . But this is only the first of many. And it is that, once we have chosen the destination we have to plan many more things. The means of transport or accommodation are other points that can cause more headache. With regard to accommodation, the range of possibilities is very wide: hotels, aparthotels, hostels, campsites, hostels, apartments and you can even choose to exchange houses between individuals. In fact, this last modality is a tourist practice that already interests 1 of every 10 Europeans, as it reflects the 15th Ipsos - Europ Assistance holiday study published recently. Now, if there is a holiday accommodation that is among the favorite options of the Spanish is the holiday apartments. And, according to the IV Annual Analysis of Vacation Rental Trends prepared by TripAdvisor, 68% of Spaniards have ever rented an apartment and 62% of trav...
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What to demand to an apartment?

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No 2 apartments are the same. The one that is perfect for you may not be for someone else. When we go on vacation, the apartment in which we stay becomes our home for the duration of our vacation. Therefore, it is important that we rent one with all the features and amenities that we will need throughout our stay so that this is the most pleasant. And, issues such as being able to park easily, have a swimming pool or be near the supermarket or the beach are some factors that can influence the development of the holidays. The ubication The location of the apartment is one of the primary factors that must be taken into account when renting an apartment. You do not have to look only at the price and keep the cheapest one, but you have to look at the environment. In the event that the apartment is rented in a beach area, it is important that it be located a few meters away from it. And is that having to walk 20 minutes under a sun of justice loaded with the umbrella, the towel and...
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The state of the apartment

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As important as the location is the state in which the apartment is located, both the common areas and the house itself. Check in the photographs that the descriptions correspond, as far as possible, with reality. The meters that the house has, the number of rooms and bathrooms as well as the total capacity or the existence of other rooms, such as terraces, are details that you have to look at with a magnifying glass before opting for one. The same happens with the equipment of the house. When we go on vacation we take the suitcase so full of things that sometimes we do without some because we assume that there will be in the apartment as it may be the case of towels or sheets. You always have to make sure. But if there is one part of the house that should be fully equipped, it is the kitchen . Cutlery, glasses and enough cups for all the people that will be in the house, a wide kitchen battery that has, as minimum, the indispensable thing to be able to cook. As for the applianc...
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The installations

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As important as the location or the state of the home are the facilities that have the urbanization in which the apartment is (if so). From swimming pool, bars, restaurants and paddle or tennis courts to children's areas or even summer cinema. Now, if there is something that for many travelers, prima facie over other things is the ease of parking. If you are going to move by car, the most advisable thing is that the apartment includes a parking space or that the urbanization has space to park the vehicles. In case you do not guarantee parking, then check if you can park relatively close to the house or, on the contrary, you will have to take a walk. Who are you going to travel with? When choosing an apartment you have to check if it is the right one for you and the rest of the people you travel with, including pets. And it is not the same to go with family or friends, to travel alone as a couple or to bring children too.
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Are you traveling with children?

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When traveling as a family, adults increasingly take into account the opinion of the youngest members of the household. Moreover, 90% of Spanish parents give "voice and vote" to their children when choosing the destination of the vacation, according to a study by HomeAway. But, although the wishes of children influence the decisions of their parents are the ones who have to worry about staying in a place that has the facilities and amusements appropriate for them. If one of the requirements when renting an apartment is that it has a pool, try that there is also one for children. Another of the things that can help you to opt for an accommodation or another is that it has leisure areas designed for children as parks with swings and slides. But just as important is that the urbanization or the block of apartments chosen have a family atmosphere. Thus, not only can you reduce the chances of having neighborhood groups of young people making noise and playing loud music,...
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Are you traveling with your pet?

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If you have a dog or a cat it is very likely that when you go on vacation you do not want to separate yourself from it. In fact, according to a study by HomeAway, 32% of Spaniards who have a pet choose the destination of their holidays based on whether or not pets are allowed. Many accommodations are prohibited access to dogs and cats. So, to save you a dislike on arrival, check that the owner of the apartment is not a nuisance to stay with your pet. Also, if the main attraction of your trip is the beach it is very important that it allows your dog's access (in case this is your pet). How to book? Another important point, and that can make your vacation more or less economical, is the reservation. The most advisable thing is that you do it in advance since, as the date approaches, the availability decreases and even the price may increase. Booking in advance is a common practice in long-distance travel, known as big trips . And it is that, according to a recent study b...
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Cancellation policy

If you book in advance, you have to carefully read the cancellation policy or the conditions to do so without it costing you. When you rent an apartment a long time before you go to travel or take advantage of an offer without knowing very well if you can go you have to make sure that you can backtrack without penalties.   There are accommodations that allow you to book and do not require you to pay for the stay until the time you arrive there, there are others who charge a small signal and there are even some charge you on the card a few days before the date of entry . But, what you really have to pay attention to is not the form of payment but rather the possibility of canceling a reservation without penalty . There are accommodations that allow you to cancel the reservation before a deadline without having to pay for it but there are others that do not offer this option and charge a percentage and there may even be some that the whole. Bail Another case that you ca...
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