No matter where you intend to go on your next vacation, consider renting a vacation home. You can find them anywhere in various sizes, such as a condo to sleep a family of four, a townhome to sleep a family of seven or a single family home for your family reunion of 20 people. Complete with bedrooms for everyone and a kitchen to share, vacation homes can be a great economical vacation solution and can allow a family of any size to stay in one place.
An Internet search will lead you on your way to finding the perfect vacation rental for your family. Most sites have you start searching by location and then you can narrow down the choices by amenities, price and how many people the rental will sleep. Vacation rentals are homes away from home. Compared to hotels, you do give up a couple of minor conveniences (such as daily maid service and fresh towels every day), but you gain so much more.
You will find the overall price per night for a vacation rental is lower than a hotel in the same area. Find a rental property you like and keep an eye out for specials. Sometimes the owner will waive the cleaning fee if you stay a certain number of nights. Other times they'll offer coupons or discounts to local restaurants and other attractions.
Also, keep in mind you have a fully-equipped kitchen at your disposal. You can make some meals at the rental and then keep food on hand for snacks or picnics. Choosing when and how often you eat out can really be friendly to your wallet. Try a rental vacation next time you want to get away -- you may find that for future vacations, there's just no other way to go!