Somehow, the way that Americans are taking holiday breaks is changing. Of course, some things are remaining the same, like the fact that most Americans drive to their destination instead of taking a train or other form of public transportation. But, when it comes to accommodations, some vital things are changing. First and foremost, the vacation home rental is becoming one of the most popular ways of housing a family or a group of friends who are on a getaway together.
The reasons for this are many, but perhaps the most fundamental reason is cost. Consider the cost of staying in a hotel room at hundreds of dollars per night. Even if you only have a family of four who are occupying two rooms, if they stay for seven nights, you can easily spend at least $1,000. Instead, it is quite easy to imagine finding a private house or cottage to rent for a week that would cost less than this, or at least give you more amenities for a similar price.
If you think just one step further to the way that families eat while they are on vacation, the family staying in the hotel will be eating in restaurants at least once or twice a day. They might be eating expensive snacks or...