Choose a Resort Cabin on Your Next Vacation

Veteran travelers know that there's more to lodging than a standard motel room with two beds, a television, and a basic bath. Why settle for a small room and average lodging when tourists can often rent a vacation cabin for the same price or even less?

Don't read tour guides to find a cheap motel or classy hotel. Use search engines to find the resorts and cabins in most vacation areas. These can range from expensive resorts with every ammentity to A-frame houses and vintage cabins. Many of the resorts that first became popular after World War II are undergoing a renaissance. New owners are painting, remodeling, and restoring these tourist cabins to their former glory and beyond.

Consider spending a week in a two bedroom cabin with full kitchen and bath as compared to a single motel room with the family cramped for space. Imagine evenings on a deck with a barbeque grill at hand and a sunset view as opposed to a parking lot view. Resorts large and small, old or new, often provide pools with less guests so more personal time is possible. Events like karakoke or volleyball games are often the norm.

Planning a family reunion? Consider booking in advance and finding cabins for the entire clan. Turn that small resort into a personal compound for the ultimate in privacy and quality time together.

Rates can be comparable and sometimes even lower than hotel rates. Having a full kitchen - most stocked with basic cookware, plates, and other items - is another saving. Prepare a simple breakfast or go gourmet. Cooking is sure to cost less than dining out - even if you choose steak or even lobster.

Search for vacation rentals or resort cabins online. Many state tourism sites allow searchs that narrow lodging preferences.

Once your family enjoys a vacation in the comfort of a cabin, they may never be satisified with a motel again!