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Friday, March 8, 2013

Come For Your Family Holiday In France And Rent A Place For All

By Rupert Powell


Every French region has an individual history, distinctive cuisine, character and culture of its own. This fascinating mixture has attracted touring millions each year. No one who has been here is surprised no other country beats it for international travel. A growing number of visitors choose to a slow travel mode to make each visit count more in France. Such visitors prefer to rent on vacation.

As was indicated in statistics released by UNWTO, 2012 would be a banner year for tourists with a billion travelers for the very first time. In the prior year, 982 million tourists were tabulated. Europe has remained the most visited part of the world and France its leading destination with over 79 million visitors.

In 2012, a record setting 467 million traveled in first half of the year according to data collected by UN WTO. It is recognized that tourism peaks in the 7th and 8th month of a year, while 45 percent travel during the first six months. New data in 2012 pointed to a number surpassing 2011.

There are 96 county level units and 22 regions in this country. Splendid buildings from different historical eras, a picturesque terrain abounding with historic buildings, renowned wine and gastronomy are a constant magnet for international travelers. From the sun warmed Riviera and rocky coast of Brittany to Alpine peaks and sites between, the terrains vary across this nation.

Places to rent offer a diversity sure to satisfy all tastes. An attractive lodging option is waiting to be let whatever your preference. Self catering farmhouses, cottages, manor houses, villas and apartments in cities are among rental selection types on offer. A holiday rental will typically rent from one Saturday to the other. Rentals are let for one week periods normally. Lodging will be supplied with whatever necessities are required for such stays. Normally, food is not included. Renters may receive a welcome food package on their arrival. But this is not customary. Cleaning is often done before new renters arrive and after their departure.

After deciding your destination, it is prudent to see if there are any reviews available. This will indicate what can be expected. A careful research of available material will increase odds of a pleasing outcome. Partial advance payment is usually due upon reserving a place. The remainder of this payment may become due 1 or 2 months before arrival. Last minute cancellations should not be contemplated, as they are not acceptable as a norm.

Generally majority of travelers visit in summer. Tourist season begins in June and extends through September in summer. Peak period of travel is between July and August. Travelers who come to ski will arrive between December and April. Peak winter travel is during December and January.

Selfcatering accommodations in rural France are generally known as gites. They are an attractive option as they are cheaper for a holiday than a hotel and are more comfortable than tents or mobile homes. Commonly, such lodgings are a traditional renovated cottage or a converted barn. These originally would provide only most rudimentary of comforts. However, the gite concept has become more comfortable and luxurious today. In most cases, especially if marketed abroad, quality housing should be expected. There are places available to suit any budget and to accommodate diverse tastes. To make an optimal selection from a growing array of offerings has complicated matters in a nice way.




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