There has been a massive shift in the preferences of holidayers when it comes to their choice of accommodation.  Hotels aren’t necessarily the only option these days and in a country like Honduras, a Roatan vacation rental can offer some benefits that you wouldn’t find at a resort or in a hotel.  In this article we’ll go over a list of the benefits you can experience by choosing a vacation rental over a hotel or resort.

Live Like A Local

Many vacationers these days tend to be looking for authentic experiences.  They’d rather be known as travellers than tourists.  As opposed to most hotels, vacation rentals allow people to live in the same neighborhoods as the local residents.  A visitor can become part of the local fabric and experience the day-to-day lifestyle lived by the community. Some vacation rentals offer an inside look into the culture through the welcoming staff at the home.  Staff at a vacation rental may give you a tour of the island from their perspective, or even teach you how to make a local favorite dish, like tortillas.  If you want to experience an insider’s involvement in the lives of the people who inhabit the area, a vacation rental might just be for you.

Save Yourself Some Money

Vacation rentals typically offer a wider range of budgetary options than those found among hotels and resorts.  You can definitely access high end alternatives when it comes to vacation rentals, but you will also be able to find accommodations that are tailored towards smaller budgets.  Either way, you almost assuredly get more space at  a vacation rental than when you book a hotel room.  Vacation rentals offer private common areas, kitchens and patios, in addition to the room.  Another easy way to save money is to forego expensive hotel and restaurant foods and beverages by picking up a few groceries and substantially cut the cost of your drinks, snacks and meals.

Dictate Your Own Schedule

Sometimes you’d rather just sleep in instead of making sure you get out of bed in time to take advantage of the hotel breakfast.  Or you might want to go for a midnight dip in the swimming pool, but a resort might frown on such afterhours activities.  When you stay in a vacation rental, you have the freedom to do what you want when you want.  Your schedule becomes whatever you need it to be and isn’t dictated to you by your accommodation’s caretakers.

Enjoy Your Privacy

With a vacation rental you won’t be competing with throngs of other tourists for the amenities or attention of the staff.  It’s also possible to locate yourself far away from any distractions and annoyances that are typically associated with resorts and tourist populated areas.  If you’re looking to relax and get away from everything, a Roatan vacation rental at L’Alize might be perfect for you.