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Bahamas vacation rental or a hotel?
Vacation rentals are
becoming very popular but many people ask the wrong questions when they enquire
about a vacation rental or holiday home, read this article where I answer many essential questions
most people forget to ask when they book a
Bahamas vacation rental or
travel to the Bahamas.
Is the beach nearby?
This seems a pointless question, as you are renting a 'Beach House'
and the assumption is already there, however prepare to be surprised, almost 30
% of Bahama's Beach Houses are advertised as such but are located up to a mile
from the actual beach.
So be sure to specifically ask about the vicinity of the beach to the beach
vacation home or villa, if they don't mention in the advertising
that the beach is just across the road then you can assume it is a fair
way away.
Does the villa have beach views overlooking the beach?
If you are paying for a Bahama's beach vacation rental property then
it is essential that the vacation rental property has extensive sea
views, if it does not then forget it as there is hundreds more beach
rentals in the Bahamas that do have a balcony and master bedroom with
beach views that cost the same or are similar in price.
If you are on your Bahamas honeymoon getaway or a romantic Bahama's
vacation then the view is essential for those romantic sunsets and
dramatic tropical dawns, enquire as to whether the beach can be seen from the
master bedrooms bed, this is an excellent bonus as there is nothing more
romantic than cuddling up and watching the moonlit beach, with the soft lapping
of the waves and the grand panorama of the bright stars above just framing
everything perfectly and providing for some vivid memories that will remain with
you for your entire life.
Is there a barbecue and patio area?
You gotta have a bbq, there is nothing more delicious than fresh seafood and
local produce cooked on the bbq. If you are a on family vacation or a
group of friends then eating out every night can be seriously expensive, every
good vacation rental should have a built in bbq area for entertaining and
partying.
Find out where the locals shop for produce and meat and seafood, you will
find the prices much cheaper and the variety more adventurous and exotic than
what is served up to the tourists.
It is almost inevitable in the Bahamas that you will meet new friends while
you are on vacation, this of course leads to entertaining which is where the bbq
comes in handy, you can show off your spatula and tong skills, mum doesn't have
to do all the cooking and all the mess can go straight in the rubbish.
Does the beach rental have drinking water?
Another trite sounding question but one that is very important, most island
vacation rentals do not have
drinking water, you generally have to buy it to drink and clean with which is an
added expense that can become expensive if you are a family with water wasting
children.
It is also a chore buying water, every holiday hour is precious you do not
want to be spending valuable hours on water trips when you could be in
the 'water' swimming, diving and fishing.
Does vacation rental have a laundry room?
If it not mentioned then ask about it. You do not need to bring 3 suitcases
crammed with clothes, just bring the minimum wardrobe that you are comfortable
with, you will notice everyone dresses casual unless you really need those
polyester trousers and socks and sandals.
It is a good idea to pack your essentials and a swimsuit and one casual
outfit in your carry-on bag, as it is a common problem to have your luggage
mislaid or delayed, being prepared means a lot less stress if this occurs.
Is there cable TV?
Who on earth would want to watch tv while you were on vacation? Who
knows but it is handy if you are rained in for a day or having a sleepless night
to have a real TV in vacation rental.
Also a stereo or cd player will be handy in case you have a party. Many
Island vacation rentals
will have a vhs radio in the house these are handy for local news and up to date
weather information.
Is there a telephone?
Is there internet access?
This is important to many nowadays, broadband access should be free
while you are there. Although we are on vacation many of us still have to
communicate with the office or business while we are absent or check email. It
is also handy for more local research if you need info on topics you had not
previously considered.
Finally if it rains which it probably will at least one day of your vacation
the internet is great for entertaining the kids. It is a good idea if you
have a digital camera to set up a free photo blog account and upload many
of your vacation memories digital images onto it for both storage and so
that relatives and friends can be kept up to date on your Bahama vacation
by visiting your photo vacation blog.
As you can post digital images and write text on your blog it will remain a
cherished online record of your vacation for you to visit when you are
feeling a little nostalgic.
Some vacation rentals do not have telephones. Also you will find many
remote or Island vacation rental
homes will have poor cellphone reception, so a phone for local calls is
essential.
One last thing! Enjoy yourself!
Rob from
http://www.cheapbahamasvacations.com shares some vital knowledge about
Bahamas villa rentals and Bahamas travel in his detailed article website
researched from personal experience of his travels in the Bahamas.
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