Belgium often gets lumped in with The Netherlands and Luxembourg as "BeNeLux," but this little country is varied enough all by itself without confusing the issue with two other nations. There's lots to see and do, and with a centrally-located vacation rental in Belgium you'll be able to explore a wide area.

The vacation rentals in Belgium tend to be either cozy holiday apartments or charming detached cottages, and they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. That means that it doesn't really matter what kind of vacation property you're looking for - whether it's a romantic getaway for two or a family-friendly holiday, there's probably something that will suit you in Belgium. And it's likely you'll save a little money with a vacation rental instead of a hotel, because you can cook some of your own meals instead of always going out to eat - an expense we often forget to calculate, but which really adds up.

Though the country is small, it's split more or less in half between two languages and two distinct cultures - Flanders, to the north, includes the capital of Brussels and is the Dutch-speaking region. Wallonia, to the south, is the French-speaking region. Many towns have both Dutch and French names, so you may need to check your maps and guidebooks twice! The good news is that a Belgium vacation rental - no matter where it is - will have an interesting assortment of day-trip destinations available from it, and you may get a taste of both languages and cultures from one location.

There is a small coastline on the North Sea along which are several charming towns - including many which have become beach resort towns. These are popular with Belgians as well as foreign visitors, so you'll want to be sure to book your Belgium vacation rental well in advance so you make sure to get one!