Not-for-Profit Vacation Rentals in Europe

If you've been reading our travel stories or family travel guides, you've probably noticed that we prefer to stay in vacation rentals rather than hotels with the kids. Staying in an apartment lets us live more like locals and less like tourists. While we forgo the daily cleaning service, we get a little (or sometimes a lot) more space, a kitchen, and a washing machine in return. Better yet, the price is often cheaper, especially when compared with two hotels rooms or a suite.

The only difficulty is that it can be hard to find information about high quality, reliable rental agencies and rental properties (especially outside of major tourist destinations). That's why I was so excited to read this article saying that Untours has introduced a new service that enables travelers to book their hand selected vacation rentals independently.

Untours has been in business for 33 years, making travel arrangements throughout Europe for people who want to travel independently. The owners take a small paycheck, live a simple life, and donate the rest of the proceeds to their foundation which provides low interest loans here and abroad. Loans are issued to individuals and organizations in order to create jobs, build low-income housing, and support Fair Trade products all through the most environmentally friendly means possible.

Related Links:
Untours Vacation Rentals
Frommers.com: Untours Renting low-cost Vacation Homes in Europe
Choosing Family Friendly Hotels and Vacation Apartments

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