... for approx. 2 weeks. We want to do the "touristy" things but not be right in the middle of the City. What areas would you recommend that would be "family" friendly and high $$? Also any rental companies you recommend? I have tried Vacation Rentals.com and holidaylettings. THANK YOU Val ... more

... homeaway.com http:www.hoilday-rentals.uk.co The last two websites are essentially the same, but the homeaway website primarily lists US currency, while the holidayrentals website primarily lists £ or Euros. Once I find a few that I'm interested in, I usually try to find reviews for it ... more

Here are those links again: http://www.vrbo.com http://www.homeaway.com http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk ... more

... or other) advertising for apartment rentals: 44 703 ... ... there are other properties being offered for "rent". For those of you renting, please be careful and try to make sure it's a legitimate rental. Posters on TALF are most knowledgeable and helpful, and are a terrific resource for London accommodations ... more

... intent. Legitimate and well-know rental agencies like those referenced on this site and the flat rental sticky may be more expensive than those on Craigslist and via private parties, but at least you have the peace of mind that your rental actually exists and will be waiting for you ... more

... rate, Craiglist is not a great place to find rentals, but if you do find one you like, you should ask for names, addresses and phone numbers of references **in the U.S.*** (assuming that's where you are living). It's not a guarantee but it's a start ... more

Not sure whether you have hired a car elsewhere in Europe, and so already know this. Rental cars over here are generally manual transmission. Automatics are available but (1) cost more and (2) you have to specify that at time of booking. ... more

... certainly don't want a vacation full of stress. My husband would be doing the driving, and I wouldn't want him to have a miserable time. My main goal is to see England, and I didn't think that we could do it from inside a train. I think ... more

... pay deposit immediately, 1/2 rental amt, then the rest in full by end of November for a Dec-Jan holiday rental? Paying by credit card....They would not give exact address until deposit paid. I'm not so sure this is acceptable, we are paying quite a large sum ... more