Showing posts with label Himachal Homestay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Himachal Homestay. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

6 Reasons to Book a Vacation Rentals in India this summer

Vacation Rental in India


Summer vacations are just around the corner and kids are clamoring to get away from home, you too would be thinking of taking a break.  But stop before you book a hotel!  Though booking a hotel comes naturally while planning for holidays, there are strong reasons for you to consider a vacation rental in place of a hotel this time.
You get more for less
Vacation Rental in JaipurIn a hotel room you what you actually get is a bedroom and a bathroom vacation rentals gives you a chance to have more space a whole apartment at your disposal. All the family members can enjoy the togetherness which is not possible in separate hotel rooms. Some of the vacation rentals come with spacious outdoors complete swimming pools and lawns which adds to the space and the whole experience is much richer than hanging out in a hotel lobby or being cooped up in the rooms.
More Add-ons
Villa in GoaThough hotels sometimes offers amenities (for which  you pay through your nose)   but none of them match up to the add – ons which you have in your vacation rentals. A vacation rental gives you a whole range from swimming pools, private kitchens, cook on call laundry facility and games for children etc.
Catering to all needs
My daughter being a very picky eater always throws tantrums with hotel food . At vacation rentals I can always  cook whatever she likes also being totally relaxed the cooking becomes a labour of love rather than a routine exercise.  My husband being a movie buff is able to catch on his favorite movies. My teen age son can engross himself in gaming and I can snooze in a quiet corner all this is only possible when we book a vacation rental.  So many times two three families have gone together on a holiday booking a vacation rental and each one of us could do our own thing it was a perfect balance between togetherness and space.
A peek into local culture
Local CultureWith vacation rental you can get an authentic holiday experience Sometimes vacation rentals owners also provide the local guide or a local trek facility which give you a peek into the local culture which a sanitized hotel atmosphere will never be able to deliver. The local cuisine the quaint undiscovered sites and travel tips go a long way in making your holiday memorable.
Family Reunion
Family ReunionWhen it is time for all the extended family to come together be it your 25 wedding anniversary or the  in laws are celebrating their 50 anniversary or your daughter’s 16 birthday or your son’s graduation celebrations nothing can match the vacation rentals as the ideal choice. These are the occasions where there are people of different age groups and preferences and the vacation rentals provide ideal ambiance for everyone to indulge.
Vacation Rental in India
You save huge money
With vacation rentals when you cook your own food consume your own beverages the amount of money you save is amazing.  Just consider the number of hotel rooms you would have to book in order to accommodate the entire family, the amount of money that  you would  spend on hotel restaurants and bars. And also calculate the amount you would have had to spent on keeping everyone happily occupied like spa’s , games etc. Add all these together and vacation rentals turn out to be a huge money saver.
I being a huge fan of vacation rentals can vouch for them being the best way to enjoy the holidays together. If vacationing together with friends nothing can come close to the bonding and experience one can have in vacation rentals. The above are some of the reasons but once you book a vacation rental you will be surprised how many more reasons you would discover for vacation rentals being your first choice for holidays .
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Homestays (Bed & Breakfast) are performing better than Hotels in Delhi

Homestays - Bed & Breakfast
According to recent Annual Travelers Choice Survey 2011 conducted by Trip Advisor, Travellers have found hotels in Delhi to be the dirtiest in India. It is found that three out of eight dirtiest hotels in India are located in Delhi. The company compiles a list of ‘dirty’ hotels and ‘most  recommended’ hotels every year based on traveller reviews and follows it up with staff visits and videos to verify claims made by visitors. 
Hotels vs Homestays
Currently, around 3 million visit the company’s website and post their independent review on the website. Of the top eight dirty hotels, three were in Delhi, two in Maharashtra and one each in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh.
Homestays - Bed & Breakfast
Homestays – Bed & Breakfast
On the other hand, travellers gave thumps up to Bed & Breakfast (B&B) in Delhi. As per the survey, 5 out of top 10 best B&B are in Delhi. Interestingly, top One of the B&B property – Saubhag Bed and Breakfast, also found places in top 10 B&B in the world. Of the top 10 best B&B in India, five were in Delhi, four in Kerala and one in Rajasthan. Interestingly, there is no B&B featured in top 10 from Himachal Pradesh. However, the scheme, launched in 2008, has received a very good response from both property owners and travellers.
It is found that travellers are open to new ideas these days and preferring non-hotel properties like vacation home, holiday home and Homestay (bed & breakfast) than to traditional hotels. The key advantages of big savings on nightly rates, bigger room space, better amenities & privacy and chance to observe the local culture.
The Other Home is setup with objectives to offer with standardized booking and cancellation policies. It is an India-focused booking platform for non-hotel properties like vacation rental, homestay and outdoor adventure. The company offers a platform to property owners to market their assets and attract clients.

Some of the Homestays / Bed & Breakfast registered with The Other Home in Delhi are The Estate,Roshan Homestays, Akanksha Home and Incredible India Inn Home Stay. Hope to see you there soon!!
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