Airbnb, a popular vacation rental booking platform, offers a great way to find unique accommodations as backpackers, families, and groups go to different places. However, Airbnb is not the only one of its kind. There are many other competing services that offer similar features, in the United States and abroad.
Vacation Rentals
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Step 1: Visit the website and book directly and/or call ahead to confirm their hours.
Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read the reviews, then call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.