The Luxury Vacation Accommodation Quiz Sponsored Article

When it comes to your living space, what kind of vacationer are you? Do you like the look and feel of a luxury hotel, or do you prefer to have your own home away from home for a week or two? Take the quiz below to check your vacation accommodation style.

Timing

1.    I would rather keep my reservations cancellable without penalty in case something comes up.
2.    I prefer to get my accommodations nailed down well in advance of the trip so that I can get exactly what I want for the best price.

Length of Stay

1.    I only want to stay in one place for a few days so that I can see as much as possible in the time I have available.
2.    I love really staying put and getting to know a place, and what it feels like to be a resident rather than a tourist.

Maid Service

1.    Getting my room cleaned every day is a great luxury, and I can’t do without the mint on my pillow every night.
2.    I hate being bothered by hotel staff who want to clean my room or restock the minibar, and would gladly give up having the bed made every day in order to have my privacy.

Concierge

1.    I rely heavily on concierge services for recommendations and arrangements for my various activities.
2.    Concierges aren’t really my thing; doing my own research and planning is part of the fun of the visit.

Meals

1.    I don’t want to do so much as make a cup of tea on my vacation; I want someone else to do all the cooking and serving.
2.    I can’t think of anything better than having the option of grocery shopping and cooking my own meals; it literally gives me the flavor of the place!

Space

1.    I don’t mind living in a space the size of my guest bedroom at home in exchange for having room service on demand and hotel staff at my beck and call.
2.    I want a home rather than a room during my vacation, with plenty of room for all of us to do whatever we want.

Cost

1.    I don’t begrudge the room price and all the tipping I have to do at a hotel; it’s worth it to be pampered all the time.
2.    I want the best value for my money, without a lot of add ons that drive the bill up.

Are all of your answers 1s? If so, you are a dyed in the wool hotel person and will only have a good time if you can stay somewhere that will cater to you throughout your vacation. You can stay flexible in your plans, visit different locations in a short period of time, and have all kinds of people waiting on you hand and foot.

If all of your responses are 2s, you will have the best holiday experience by renting an apartment and really digging into the local scene.  You will have a lot more living space for your dollar compared to a hotel room, loads of privacy, and can choose to live like a resident during your stay.

Do you fall in between, with a mixture of 1s and 2s? Chances are that the right accommodation will be a case-by-case thing, with hotel rooms working in certain circumstances and apartments the right way to go in others.

Either way you go, be sure to do business with a high-quality accommodation broker, www.parisluxeapt.com or travel agent, www.travelwizard.com who can readily answer your questions and understand your needs. With an expert partner who knows the lay of the land in the locations you will be visiting, you can be confident that the hotel or apartment of choice fits your plans, your style, and your bank account.

Rita Borges is Managing Director of Paris Luxe,  http:// www.parisluxeapt.com , a firm specializing in short term rental of upscale and luxury Parisian apartments. A one -stop solution for first rate quality Parisian apartments, Paris Luxe is an expert partner for non-French speaking individuals, couples, and families looking for Paris apartment accommodation for a week, a month, or a year.