Catalina Island Vacation Rentals Offers Huge Value

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA, December 12, 2010 (Press-News.org) When it comes to holiday travel, there are two undeniable facts. First, by the time the holiday season rolls around, most people are way overdue for a vacation. Second, the unfortunate reality of holiday travel is that it is largely miserable, wrought with challenges and a big price tag. In the end, most people who return from a holiday vacation feel like they need a vacation by the time they get home.

There are, however, options that fly in the face of conventional holiday travel options. Not every vacation requires you to stuff your clothing, toiletries and personal items into a small suitcase that will fit in the overhead compartment. There are options that don't involve having your privacy violated by way of a full body scan. In fact, you can actually make an island escape without boarding a plane, renewing your passport or paying a premium for travel and lodging during the peak holiday period.

Perhaps the very best vacation value available to those who reside in the west and are looking for a unique holiday vacation experience is an adventure-filled stay on lovely Catalina Island, just twenty-six miles off the coast of Southern California. Right now, Catalina offers an amazing vacation value even while other resorts are charging peak season rates.

Catalina Island Vacation Rentals, the island's largest lodging company, offers an enormous selection of vacation properties and is even throwing in a free night when you pay for two. For anyone looking for a unique island experience, Catalina Island Vacation Rentals has what it takes, including an outstanding selection of cottages, condominiums, private homes and exclusive Hamilton Cove villas, which offer breathtaking Pacific Ocean views and even the complimentary use of a golf cart during your stay at Hamilton Cove.

Even though the cooler months are now upon us, outdoor recreational opportunities abound on Catalina Island. The new Eco Tour Zip Line, recently installed by the Santa Catalina Island Company, is now the island's biggest draw. This amazing attraction takes visitors on a whirlwind trip down an elaborate system of cables from the top of the island to the beautifully redesigned Descanso Beach area. Because the fall and winter weather on Catalina Island is typically mild and pleasant, many of the water sports activities like kayaking and parasailing are available during the holiday season. The nice part about staying in a vacation rental is you can bring all of the luggage and gear you want without having to stack it on the furniture in a hotel room, which is generally much smaller.

More and more families that travel together are discovering that a vacation rental is a tremendously economical option because you can house a family on one property for little more than the price of a single hotel room. And multiple families traveling together often take advantage of the unique value of vacation rental properties.

Kevin Strege, President of Catalina Island Vacation Rentals, explains why the company offers such a unique value during the holiday season. "Over the years, Catalina Island Vacation Rentals has grown appreciably in size. Our company now offers a wide range of properties and there are many price options to choose from." Strege continues, "All of our properties can be viewed online, so there are no surprises when you arrive on the island. We take great pride in the quality of the properties that we rent so that visitors are always pleasantly surprised. Moreover, during the holiday season, Catalina is not a destination that people immediately think of. We tend to be viewed as more of a summer destination-- but the fact is that the climate here is incredibly comfortable during the holiday season and this time of year is one of the very best times to visit the island. And because the holiday season demand is not nearly as high as the demand during the summer months, we are able to hold the line on our pricing and offer values that are truly second to none."

When asked about availability, Strege said, "Although there can be brisk business around Christmas and New Years, at the moment we still have plenty of wonderful properties available at highly desirable pricing. In fact, for those who book now, we're able to offer a third night free when you stay two nights with Catalina Island Vacation Rentals. If you do the math on that offer, you can't afford not to come to the island-- especially when you consider how inexpensive it is to get here. The boat ride is far cheaper than an airline ticket to most anywhere, and you don't waste a whole day traveling. There really isn't a better value on planet earth as far as we're concerned."

For more information about a Catalina Island getaway with Catalina Island Vacation Rentals, call 800-631-5280 or log onto CatalinaVacations.com where you can book your reservations, view all of the properties and even book tours on the island.