Last year I had a lovely mom, Sarah, who volunteered in my classroom on a weekly basis. As the end of the school year drew near, we shared stories of what our summers would entail and I, of course, ended up sharing how much I love travel and how I was planning a summer in New Orleans, Spain, and then a "staycation" in Los Angeles. During one of our conversations, Sara bestowed upon me the greatest gift of knowledge for a lover of travel such as myself. She told me about AirBnB. This website is truly a wonder for those who have the travel bug. It is a website full of wonderful vacation rentals that range from quirky, artsy bohemian lofts to elegant and ultra chic apartments, and everything in between. Not only are there so many choices, but the price is so very right. I have found that in most cities, the price of a two bedroom apartment is actually less expensive than a mid range hotel nearby. Obviously you don't have the benefit of a maid service or a concierge, but every AirBnB at which I've stayed has had a wonderful host willing to help out with any information needed about the city. Most hosts leave wonderful goody baskets, fresh linens and towels, and truly make their guests feel welcome. My advice is to read the reviews carefully as fellow travelers are not usually shy about the pros and cons of a place. You can rent just a room (if you are really on a budget) or you can reserve an entire apartment or house. It is such a hidden gem and I just want to make sure all of my friends and family know about this wonderful site! As most of you know, in August I will be embarking on a 10 month journey of traveling. I start in Scotland, and eventually make my way to Spain. I have reserved several AirBnB's for my journey and I'm thrilled with each of them! I am staying with a friend at some of these locations so we opted for a little more space. I've included links to a few of the places where I will be staying so you can check out what this wonderful site has to offer!! I'm still looking for a location in San Sebastian, ES. Also, in Nice, France, my friend and I decided to get a hotel, just for those 3 nights. Otherwise, I'm AirBnB all the way! Ask me questions if you want more information! xoxo
Edinburgh, Scotland
Dublin, Ireland
London, England
Paris, France
Cannes, France
Aix-en-Provence, France
Bordeaux, France
San Sebastian, Spain
Madrid, Spain
