ARTICLES

Short term Paris vacation rentals allow families to live like locals. The simple pleasures
such as going to the market and cooking meals, exploring and relaxing on your own
schedule are just a few of the benefits associated with booking your own Paris vacation
apartment. The key is to book at least 3 months preferably six months in advance. I
know this sounds usual but savvy Paris vacationers know that prime apartments are
booked far in advance or high season dates such as Easter, June and Christmas and
New Years.

You will have to forgo standard hotel niceties such as concierge and, daily
housekeeping. If you want a Paris apartment but cannot imagine making your own bed
and you need the services of a concierge not necessarily daily but want someone to call
for those pesky Paris emergencies, consider renting with Paris Luxe Apartments,
www.parisluxeapt.com, this agency caters to the affluent vacationer not willing to forsake
luxury in an apartment.

With an agency, one phone call, will get you access to a range of choices. If you do not
need luxury than consider Book Your Paris Apartment, www.bookyourapt.com. The
weekly rates are competitive and the apartments do not include any amenities. Renting
a Paris apartment directly from the owner might be cheaper, but you’ll have to do without
the objective viewpoint and the advice that an agent might offer and of course you’ll have
less recourse if something goes wrong. If you are determined to work with the owner
directly, www.homeaway.com has a searchable database of vacation rentals. Craig’s
List, www.craigslist.org vacation rentals listings are a popular option. For a real money
saver, consider, www.homeexchange.com which connects home swappers.