A change of scenery seems like the perfect way to unwind from the challenges of the last couple of months. However, how can travelers feel genuinely at ease?
The Downside of Hotels
Hotels have been implementing procedures to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID. Still, sharing spaces with other strangers creates risks. Some other downsides of hotels during this time include:
- To maintain safety, guests must wear a mask anytime they’re out of your room.
- Hotel culinary experiences as we know them are a thing of the past.
- Guests and staff members may not know their infection status and could spread it if they’re not as cautious.
- Hotel amenities like pools, bars, spas, and gyms are either closed or shared with other guests.
Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels
Considering the hotels’ risks and limits, staying at a vacation home means being surrounded by fewer people, which is safer. Experts consulted by Business Insider agree: “my biggest concern is the amount of traffic going through these hotels,” states Dr. Neil Brown, K Health’s chief diagnosis officer.
Also, of course, cleaning and sanitation protocols. The vacation rental industry is at the forefront in terms of this. It seems travelers are responding positively to these improvements. In this complicated context, vacation rentals are facing an increase in bookings: Cyril Ranque, the president of Expedia Group’s travel partners group, said “whole-home alternative accommodations in drive-to destinations (…) has been one of the first segments of travel to recover,”
Benefits of a Private Home as Accommodation
Staying at a vacation home can help maintain health while escaping the day to day life. The advantages that a private all-inclusive home, like the properties on Omnifique’s portfolio, offers is unmatched by hotels:
- Masks are a thing of the past. Guests can enjoy all the features of their stay without worrying about the contact of others.
- Guests avoid crowds at hotel lobbies, elevators, and restaurants.
- There’s no sharing amenities, such as pools, hot tubs, spas, and entertainment rooms.
- Guests can create their own 5-star meal in a private kitchen by themselves or by hiring a private chef.
- Only a small team of people is required to cater to the needs of the guests. Also, cleaning and sanitation protocols are strictly enforced. You can read more about ours here.
- Guests can avoid crowds by renting vacation homes located in the middle of nowhere – literally.
Vacation homes have become essentially contact-free private resorts. At Omnifique, we supply impressive vacation homes along with the dedicated care of a 5-star hotel. Fancy a getaway? Tell us what you have in mind, and we would love to design that fantastic adventure for you. If you’re interested in our cleaning protocols, click here and find out what we’re doing to keep guests, homeowners, and our team members safe.