Luxury vacation home rentals invite you to relax in style, in your own private paradise. Most vacation or resort destinations will have vacation homes, but not all of them boast top-quality properties. It can be hard to know which vacation homes really earn the name luxury, as many are marketed by private owners. If you're contacting an owner directly, it's a good idea to get them to send you a broad selection of photographs, and clear details of the location of the property, before you make up your mind. Luxury vacation home rentals that are rented out through an agency often offer all the services you would expect of a hotel, as well as easy access to sights and attractions and all the things to do in your area. Of course, if you don't wish to be disturbed, a town house, country home, or luxury beach house rental can be as private as you want it to be.

Some destinations are especially renowned for their luxury vacation homes. Cosmopolitan cities and capitals like London, Paris, and New York have a selection of world-class properties, from apartments to town houses. Los Angeles, meanwhile, has some spectacular estates, some with up to ten or more bedrooms, surrounded by tropical vegetation, only a short drive from the city. Those looking for a cheap house rental may have more luck outside of inner city, however. In the US, gated communities can be a good bet for booking a cheap luxury vacation house rental. Many of these communities are in the suburbs, not in the center of the action, but if you're willing to have a short commute you can get a much better price than the inner-city equivalents.

One way to ensure you get the best deals on vacation homes is to pick a property that offers a good all inclusive deal. Some of these deals offer airport transfer, cleaning services, and car rental at no further cost. Looking at the scene fro a global perspective, Mexico is a great destination for booking a cheap luxury vacation house rental. The Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City are favorites with the high-fliers, and you're likely to get more for your money than in Europe or the US.

There's no better way to unwind than to book a luxury beach house rental. Many of these homes have their own private beach and pool, meaning you can swim, sunbathe, and even sail in blissful solitude. The Caribbean, Spain, and Greece have a huge selection of beach vacation houses, while the Cote d'Azur, Paradise Island in the Caribbean, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, are some of the top destinations if you're looking for a really world-class luxury beach house rental.

Wherever you go and whatever you do, luxury vacation home rentals mean you can tailor your vacation to be just how you would like it. Apart from being a great idea for a holiday in themselves, vacation homes can also be a good way to relax at the beginning or the end of a trip away. Cancun, New York, and Fort Lauderdale are popular spots for luxury homes, as many luxury cruises embark from these destinations. On the other hand, if you're booked in for an adventure holiday, such as skiing in Switzerland or trekking through the Amazon, a vacation home may be the perfect option to build up your energies, or unwind once the adventure is over.