New Competitor in Luxury Travel Market: Vacation Rentals

Online, January 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Vacation rentals seem to be the fastest-growing new trend in luxury travel market that has redefined itself during the economic crisis and emerged with more choices and options. Luxury condos and houses, whose owners used to give renters a key to the main door, but not much else, are now determined to prove to be an equal if not superior option to all-inclusive resorts and upscale hotels. Looking for a spacious home-away-from-home? Would you like it to have the look and services of a fancy hotel? Big-brand names such as Ritz Carlton and Rosewood now offer an option of luxury vacation condos, travel sites such as TripAdvisor.com are adding a "Vacation Rental" option, and smaller boutique condo developments offer their own original version of a "5-star vacation experience." Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is one of latter.

Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen, located in the charming yet internationally popular beach town of Playa del Carmen, is a group of four boutique luxury condos that function as a 5-star hotel and are managed and branded through one on-site property management company that rents condos as hotel suites, so condo owners can sit back and watch profits flow in. And there is a reason why the profits are coming in. The properties offer more space for the same price than any regular hotel would, as well as luxurious amenities to fulfill everyone's needs.

Instead of getting an average hotel room, guests of Condo Hotels, situated in the premier zone of town and right by the beach, stay at posh suites with elegantly decorated living rooms overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, enjoy multiple spacious bedrooms - each one of them with its own marble bathroom - and watch sunsets while lounging on personal terraces or rooftops. Private outdoor Jacuzzis have been installed in most units at the newest condo hotel, El Taj Oceanfront, and rooftops at all four properties feature high-end kitchen appliances and outdoor BBQ grills.

While all these luxuries might be hard to find at any traditional hotel, Condo Hotels keep other regular 5-star features: all units are equipped with luxury toiletries and fine linens, and mini bars are stocked with gourmet food and top-shelf drinks. Daily maid service, 24-hour security and a concierge desk is also at guests' disposal, as well as the services of a private chef. Concierge can arrange trips and excursions to enjoy the wonders of the culturally rich region of the Riviera Maya, such as visits to ancient Mayan towns, jungle adventure or eco-cultural parks, such as Xcaret and Xel-Ha. Private chef will prepare personal in-suite meals from the freshest local ingredients.

But that's not all, and the pattern of receiving more value for the same price is evident in other areas of Condo Hotels' structure. The properties extend a list of complimentary amenities to their guests, such as access to the upscale Beach Club, a free healthy gourmet buffet breakfast, and a pass to the fitness club (a modern, upscale gym opened by the founders of the famous US-based Equinox clubs).

That way, in addition to offering more for the money, Condo Hotels also bridge the gap between staying at a fancy hotel, where everything is sterile and not-to-be-touched, and a relaxed home environment. Why not combine both, and create a luxury home-away-from-home atmosphere?

This combined experience fits in with the newly defined luxury vacation that seeks to be personalized and individual, and it's all about options. Would you like to grill your own dinner tonight? The nearest Walmart is a few blocks away. Would you like to dine at a fancy restaurant? There are two on site, one of them right on the beach, and many are located one street away, the famous pedestrian 5th Avenue. Are you craving local Mexican tacos? You will find them, too, around the corner.

Rates at Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen start at around $180 per night per 1 BDR condo during low season. To find out more, please visit www.condohotelsplayadelcarmen.com.

ABOUT CONDO HOTELS PLAYA DEL CARMEN

Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen consists of four distinct luxury condominiums with 100 units total: Villas Sacbe, Porto Playa, Maya Villa and El Taj. The properties provide the services of a 5-star hotel, such as 24-hour security and front desk, maid services, airport pick-up, parking garage, gym, baby sitter, Beach Club and two 5-star restaurants. Each condominium is surrounded by a private courtyard with landscaped gardens, a fountain and a swimming pool. Playa del Carmen beach is steps away, and the convenience of the best restaurants, nightlife and shopping is within easy walking distance.

For more information, please visit www.condohotelsplayadelcarmen.com.

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