When it comes to holidays and travel, most people consider hotels as their only option for accommodation. The truth is that there are many more types of holiday accommodation available out there, and many of them make even better options than plain old hotels!

Whether you're travelling to Australia or Ireland, it is possible to find vacation rentals and holiday homes as an alternative to hotels. In fact, most destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Dublin have a variety of holiday rentals available.

The benefit of renting a holiday home is that it is so much more flexible. It is like having your own home for a short time, whilst enjoying your holiday. Most holiday rentals have fully equipped kitchens, so it is also possible to cook your own meals when you wish to! Tempted? The good news is that there are many such places to stay in Dublin and around Ireland .

Australia also has its share of great holiday rentals. For those visiting for a longer time, holiday rentals are the perfect and popular option. Rented accommodation also offers more privacy than a hotel ever can. Having your own apartment is inherently more private than renting a room at a hotel.

Holiday rentals can also work to be much cheaper than a hotel of a similar quality or standard. This is mainly because holiday rentals allow the option of saving on food. Cooking your own food can save you pots of money while on holiday!