Every once in awhile we take an afternoon break at FlipKey to catch up on what’s happening in the world. I was excited yesterday to read a link Carl found on cnn.com.

As featured on CNN.com:

Your next hotel might not be a hotel. It could be a condo, a rental apartment or a home.
Hotel rooms generally don’t offer as much space or privacy as renting a house or condo.

And maybe it should be.
It isn’t just that traditional hotels, inns and resorts turn off many travelers. There are plenty of reasons to check out of the lodge these days — through-the-roof room rates, being nickeled and dimed for every little extra item — and the alternatives are often roomier, less expensive and more convenient.
No one is predicting the demise of the hotel industry. Not by a long shot, but when it comes to overnight accommodations on your next trip, you might consider an alternate to a traditional hotel.

Here are five reasons why:
- Lots and Lots of Room
- More Privacy
- A Better Price
- You Can Go Native
- Extra Flexibility

*Article has been abbreviated.. Click here to read the full article on CNN

We recommend you read the full article. Thanks to Christopher Elliott for the great write up.

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