Vacation Rental Homes - Baby Boomers Lead Luxury Vacation Rental Travel Trend in Costa Rica

Aug. 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, August 26, 2010 - Baby Boomers set their first travel trend in the 60's when they strapped on backpacks and explored the world. Travel was an intoxicating, powerful drug. It was an ever changing high from the Gringo Trail in South America to the beaches of Costa Rica. Boomers were hooked.

Travel as a primary essence of living defines the 78 million-strong Baby Boomer generation as much as feeling "forever young" and being born between 1946 and 1964. Now that Boomers have more disposable income they reminisce fondly about their tattered backpack days yet their taste in travel has evolved. Boomers have traded their sleeping bags for luxury vacation rental homes.

Heather Blanchard is the owner of Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica and represents some of the finest luxury homes in this beach community. She says, "In the last 3 years our number of Baby Boomer clients has sky-rocketed. They began as a trickle in 2007, now they dominate our guest list."

They Work Hard for the Money

Putting everyone up in luxury hotels rooms just doesn't make economic sense anymore, especially for Boomers traveling with multi-generational families. A party of 6 paying for 3 rooms can add up to $8400 or more for 7 nights. Tally up 18 meals a day, tours, activities, entertainment, tips and incidentals and costs could top $15,000-$20,000 for one week.

Luxury vacation rentals range between $3,500 and $7,000 per week for 3-7 bedrooms. You'll save even more money when you aren't forced to entertain out every night. Most luxury rentals come equipped with DVD players and libraries, games, private swimming pools and hot tubs with no "closed" hours. You'll also have the benefit of being able to eat as many meals at home as you want to and the kitchen is open all night.

Sweet Home, Costa Rica

Baby Boomers love the intimacy a home provides, especially when they travel with family. There are no austere hotel lobbies or generic rooms. A vacation rental feels more like a home-away-from-home. There are pots and pans in the kitchen and private gardens to enjoy.
D'Arcy Rudnay from Philadelphia, PA recently spent a week with her family including grown children in a beachfront luxury villa in Manuel Antonio. She says, "Staying in a vacation home allowed us to reconnect as a family since we now live in different parts of the U.S. We all got to enjoy each other."

Taking Care of Business

Like many of us, Boomers feel time-deprived. When they travel they like a little help with the details. They've stumbled upon a great luxury vacation home rental perk - most of them in Costa Rica include concierge service or offer it as an option. A concierge saves precious vacation time by presenting the best options for tours and activities. Booking services are free.

Susan Ranger, the concierge for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica says, "Our Baby Boomer guests have discovered luxury vacation rental home stays allow them to fulfill all their family and work commitments within their limited time. Amenities like free wireless Internet mean they can take a few minutes to connect with work or responsibilities at home without feeling like they're missing out on vacation activities."

Baby Boomers are still setting travel trends worth paying attention to. From great amenities to great values Boomers have discovered perks that free them up to enjoy stress-free, quality time with their family and friends. Check online for the many luxury vacation rental home options available throughout Costa Rica. The home you find just may change the way you travel forever.

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