| Bahamas house rental or a hotel? Vacation rentals are | | | | and seafood, you will find the prices much cheaper |
| becoming very popular but many people ask the | | | | and the variety more adventurous and exotic than |
| wrong questions when they enquire about a house | | | | what is served up to the tourists. |
| rental, read this article where I answer many | | | | It is almost inevitable in the Bahama's that you will |
| essential questions most people forget to ask when | | | | meet new friends while you are on vacation, this of |
| they book a Bahamas house rental or travel to the | | | | course leads to entertaining which is where the bbq |
| Bahamas. | | | | comes in handy, you can show off your spatula and |
| Is the beach nearby? | | | | tong skills, mum doesn't have to do all the cooking |
| This seems a pointless question, as you are renting a | | | | and all the mess can go straight in the rubbish. |
| 'Beach House' and the assumption is already there, | | | | Is there internet access? |
| however prepare to be surprised, almost 30 % of | | | | This is important to many nowadays, broadband |
| Bahama's Beach Houses are advertised as such but | | | | access should be free while you are there. Although |
| are located up to a mile from the actual beach. | | | | we are on vacation many of us still have to |
| So be sure to specifically ask about the vicinity of | | | | communicate with the office or business while we |
| the beach to the beach rental house or villa, if they | | | | are absent or check email. It is also handy for more |
| don't mention in the advertising that the beach is just | | | | local research if you need info on topics you had not |
| across the road then you can assume it is a fair way | | | | previously considered. |
| away. | | | | Finally if it rains which it probably will at least one day |
| Does the villa have beach views overlooking the | | | | of your vacation the internet is great for entertaining |
| beach? | | | | the kids. |
| If you are paying for a Bahama's beach rental | | | | It is a good idea if you have a digital camera to set |
| property then it is essential that the rental property | | | | up a free photo blog account and upload many of |
| has extensive sea views, if it does not then forget it | | | | your vacation digital images onto it for both storage |
| as there is hundreds more beach rentals in the | | | | and so that relatives and friends can be kept up to |
| Bahamas that do have a balcony and master | | | | date on your Bahama's vacation by visiting your |
| bedroom with beach views that cost the same or | | | | photo blog. |
| are similar in price. | | | | As you can post digital images and write text on |
| If you are on your Bahamas honeymoon getaway or | | | | your blog it will remain a cherished online record of |
| a romantic bahama's vacation then the view is | | | | your vacation for you to visit when you are feeling a |
| essential for those romantic sunsets and dramatic | | | | little nostalgic. |
| tropical dawns, enquire as to whether the beach can | | | | Does the rental have a laundry room? |
| be seen from the master bedrooms bed, this is an | | | | If it not mentioned then ask about it. You do not |
| excellent bonus as there is nothing more romantic | | | | need to bring 3 suitcases crammed with clothes, just |
| than cuddling up and watching the moonlit beach, | | | | bring the minimum wardrobe that you are |
| with the soft lapping of the waves and the grand | | | | comfortable with, you will notice everyone dresses |
| panorama of the bright stars above just framing | | | | casual unless you really need those polyester |
| everything perfectly and providing for some vivid | | | | trousers and socks and sandals. |
| memories that will remain with you for your entire | | | | It is a good idea to pack your essentials and a |
| life. | | | | swimsuit and one casual outfit in your carry-on bag, |
| Does the beach rental have drinking water? | | | | as it is a common problem to have your luggage |
| Another trite sounding question but one that is very | | | | mislaid or delayed, being prepared means a lot less |
| important, most island rentals do not have drinking | | | | stress if this occurs. |
| water, you generally have to buy it to drink and | | | | Is there cable tv? |
| clean with which is an added expense that can | | | | Who on earth would want to watch tv while you |
| become expensive if you are a family with water | | | | were on vacation? |
| wasting children. | | | | Who knows but it is handy if you are rained in for a |
| It is also a chore buying water, every holiday hour is | | | | day orhaving a sleepless night. |
| precious you do not want to be spending valuable | | | | Also a stereo or cd player will be handy in case you |
| hours on water trips when you could be in the | | | | have a party. Many Island vacation rentals will have a |
| 'water' swimming, diving and fishing. | | | | vhs radio in the house these are handy for local |
| Is there a barbecue and patio area? | | | | news and up to date weather information. |
| You gotta have a bbq, there is nothing more delicious | | | | Is there a telephone? |
| than fresh seafood and local produce cooked on the | | | | Some vacation rentals do not have telephones. Also |
| bbq. If you are a family on vacation or a group of | | | | you will find many remote or Island vacation rental |
| friends then eating out every night can be seriously | | | | properties will have poor cellphone reception, so a |
| expensive, every good rental house should have a | | | | phone for local calls is essential. |
| built in bbq area for entertaining and partying. | | | | One last thing! Enjoy yourself! |
| Find out where the locals shop for produce and meat | | | | |