Factors to Consider When Choosing a Beach House For Vacation

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There are several factors to consider when choosing a beach house for your vacation. These include location, size, amenities, and price. The right beach vacation rental can make your vacation a fun experience for the whole family. Read on to learn more about these factors and make a more informed decision.

Location

Location is an important factor when choosing beach houses in North Carolina. Consider the activities you'll be doing during your stay, including access to beachfront restaurants and grocery stores. You'll also need to find a beach house near piers and fishing spots. Check out Google Maps and consider traffic conditions before you make your decision.

Buying or renting a beach house may be a good investment, but it's important to consider your personal needs and goals. A beach house should be within your price range and meet your expectations. For example, consider where they'll be using the restrooms if you have children.

Size

Size is an important consideration when choosing the right beach house for vacation. If you intend to stay at the beach frequently and want several bedrooms, you may choose a large beach house. You will also want to choose a beach house with a view. Larger homes have many features that make them attractive to vacationers. For instance, they might have a tiki bar, oceanfront views, or a private walkway to the beach.

Beach vacation homes can be rented out or kept for personal use. Although beachfront properties are usually the most sought-after, smaller homes can be highly profitable if located in the right location. In addition, many beachfront properties offer outdoor amenities, so your guests can easily get out and enjoy nearby activities.

Amenities

Beach house accommodations should offer some conveniences for guests. They should include beach towels, beach umbrellas, and a cooler box. They should also provide folding chairs and an outdoor couch. Some beach rentals also have inflatables and bodyboards available to rent. Some beach rentals even have gazebos that provide shade for guests.

Guests should also bring their toiletries, such as hand soap and paper products. Many rentals include kitchen items such as pots and pans, which make it convenient for guests to prepare meals. In addition, guests should bring essentials like salt, pepper, and coffee. Some beach houses may even provide beach equipment, including chairs, boogie boards, and snorkels. Make sure to check each property's amenities page for details.

Price

The price of a beach house for a vacation rental will depend on many factors. If you're in a popular beach town, you can expect property taxes to be more expensive than in other areas. This can include higher taxes associated with being close to the ocean, and the taxes will increase over time. Also, if you rent the house out to tourists, you'll need a good business plan to cover mortgage payments.

Another factor to consider is whether you're purchasing a vacation rental or keeping it for your use. Vacation rental properties can have a higher property tax bill than non-beachfront properties, and property insurance for beachfront properties can be more expensive. Additionally, some beaches charge tolls for access. Regardless of why you're purchasing a beach house, make sure you plan to get a good resale value and enjoy your vacation for years to come.

Taxes

There are many things to consider when choosing a vacation home. First, if you use your beach house as your primary residence, you'll want to pay the proper taxes. In some cases, you can deduct the costs of vacation rentals. However, there are restrictions regarding the tax benefits of using a vacation property as your primary residence. Therefore, you should develop a strategy and follow the rules and regulations.

In addition to the tax bill, you'll need to pay for marketing and advertising of your property. In addition, you'll want to pay for professional services to show off the house and attract tenants. You'll also have to deal with legal fees if you have a dispute with your tenant.

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Best Family Vacation Destinations

A good family weekend is no longer about settling kids in the car and driving to the nearest amusement park. Modern families are searching for the ways to stretch their horizons when traveling with their closest ones. From sunny exotic beaches to sleepless cities, the search for the best family vacation destination is always difficult. After sharing top 5-Year Dating Anniversary ideas, we’ve decided to gather the top destinations and places of interest to inject some novelty into your family getaway. Pick the right one for your crew, no matter who’s tagging along for the ride.

1. Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

There is probably no other place in the world, that worships childhood as much as Orlando, Florida. That feeling you get as you catch the lights off at Epcot Center’s Spaceship Earth or from your first gulp of Butterbeer in Hogsmeade, or when you witness the soaring heights of Shamu’s flips. All these prove that being a kid is your state of mind, no matter how old you are.

In reality, those attractions given above are only the smallest part of that you see as you arrive in Orlando. And the best part – all that appeals to all ages and there’s far more to do here than visiting other theme parks. Florida’s subtropical climate is awesome for golfing and the downtown part of the city is too tempting not to explore!

2. Yosemite

One of Cali’s most astonishing natural wonders, Yosemite National Park steps up with approx.1,200 square miles of entirely nature-made sights – soaring cascades, roaring waterfalls, millennial redwoods, daunting cliffs and some incredible rock formations in the North America. Although its enormous size, most of the tourist activity ground is located within nearly 7 square miles of Yosemite Valley.

Driving here you will find the place’s signature landmarks - Half Dome and El Capitan, along with magnificent hiking trails past all the natural attractions. Even unskilled hikers are guaranteed to enjoy Yosemite. Guided tours and climbing master classes are proposed. Just don’t attempt to master up it by yourself.

Like many other tourist attractions in the USA, crowds are the major obstacle in the Yosemite weekend - at least 5 million people visit the national park each year. But if you get here at the right time (and wake up a little earlier), all of nature’s wonders will be revealed to you in a miraculous and tranquil atmosphere.

3. Princess Cruises, Alaska

Princess Cruises admits that different age categories have different needs. However, all family members with no exception will enjoy coming to Alaska! Families can arrive here for the Klondike Festival (with dog-sledge trips) and the Midnight Moon party (people of all ages crowding under the light of the midnight moon). A weekend there includes going down to a gold mine and even taking part in a lumberjack contest.

4. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Spend a day sunbathing on the sunny coast with an exit to local national history museum. This colonial-style building comprises the destination’s cultural history presenting it on 3D displays and videos. Indulge in spying bright blue iguanas under the recovery program, residing in the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. An hour-long guided excursion is ideal for any type of family and if your dad does not really share an interest in lizards, he can always enjoy the dreamlike flora of the park.

5. Sydney, Australia

Sydney features both a laid-back coastline city and a thriving metropolis that brags some of the Southern Hemisphere’s best surfing options, landmarks and activities. Whether you want to watch a show at the most recognizable Sydney Opera House, ride the waves at Bondi Beach or investigate some trendy areas like The Rocks and Darling Harbor. Sydney certainly got something for everyone! Even the locals have an amazing mix of so much different worlds - fashion-forward dressing and British sarcasm combined with a “don’t worry” attitude and easy-going coastal vibe.

Australia’s one of most populous cities suggests literally tons of stuff to do. Goosebumps-seekers can test themselves in heart-pounding activities at Sydney Harbor Bridge, while tourists looking for a less extreme time will appreciate a day of complete rest at Coogee or go out for a peaceful stroll along the evening beach. There are also plenty of seasonal traditional festivals and events to attend, so make sure you catch at least one of them. Whether you’re a sports fan and you’d like to visit and enjoy a rugby match, run through the city’s museums or tan on a beach, Sydney will keep you tuned.

6. La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

You possibly won’t find any other such an action-packed location as Costa Rica! Kayaking, zip-lining and wind surfing, to name a few options. In addition, there’s an opportunity to discover fascinating wildlife - apes, sloths, hundreds of various bird species. Everything right outside your door.

Bonus: This exotic location won’t hit your budget very hard. Don’t forget to bring your GoPro to capture all the great things!  Rush for some extreme-packed adventures or try out the three-hour walk across hanging bridges or glide up in the sky above the jungle in the Sky Tram.

Nestled at the foot of the Arenal volcano, La Fortuna comes up with a mass of accommodation options. For example, the hotel boasts a couple of hot springs and some natural pools on its property. The hotel itself provides private villas for rent that feature several bedrooms and dining room with magnificent volcano views. La Fortuna also owns airy family rooms with a king-size bed for adults and a smaller bed to accommodate a child, as well as stunning possibilities of transforming a room if needed.

*This is a pre-written/guest post.

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5 Must Visit Places in Palawan

If you ask me what's on the top of my bucket travel list, I will say it's Palawan. I really want to visit Palawan, together with Daddy A and Matthew of course.

Palawan is the largest province based on the total area of jurisdiction. It is an island province located in MIMAROPA region. Puerto Princesa City is its capital city. Actually, I have heard and read so much about how beautiful Palawan is. Making me more excited to go there the soonest possible time, haha. It would be really great if I'll be able to book a flight to Puerto Princesa on a budget via Traveloka. But for the meantime, I list down my top 5 must visit places in Palawan.

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El Nido is one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines and it ranked #1 in Conde Nast Traveler's List of 20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World. That's why El Nido is one of the most visited places in Palawan for its "extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem."

The best months to visit El Nido is during dry season between November and May, when it's great to do diving and snorkeling, do island hoping or simple just relaxing on the beach.

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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, also called Puerto Princesa Underground River, holds the record of the longest underground river in the Philippines and is one of the longest underground river in the world. 

It features limestone karts mountain landscape, with very famous stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations. By the way, in 2012, Puerto Princesa Underground River was confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, along with the Amazonia, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo Island, and Table Mountain.

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Coron is another must visit place in Palawan. Because the direct flight from Manila (NAIA) to Coron (Busuanga Airport-Francisco B. Reyes Airport) is very convenient, it allows local and foreign visitors frequent visits in this island.

Coron island boasts a variety of colorful marine like making it the best spot for diving and snorkeling.

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Honda Bay is a beautiful island with white sand beaches that is just about 30 minutes travel from Puerto Princesa. This is a great place for swimming and snorkeling because its clear water allows you to see and enjoy many corals, starfish and other marine life. Also, boats can be rented for a day to travel to nearby islands.

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Tubbataha Reef is known as the very best site of diving in Philippines and one of the top diving spots in the world. Located in the middle of the Coral Triangle, which the highest marine biodiversity one earth, the abundance of marine life found here is simple amazing. In 1993, the UNESCO declared the Tubbataha Reefs National Park as a World Heritage Site for its unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species with the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles.

That's my lip of top 5 must visit places in Palawan but there are so much to discover in this paradise. 

See you in Palawan soon!

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