No doubt you've heard of the tradition of the afternoon siesta in Spain, right? When you visit this country you've got to adopt not only that tradition but also slow your pace in general. And there's no better way to slow yourself down than by booking a vacation rental in Spain instead of a hotel for your next trip.

Spain's vacation rentals vary from the kind of hip apartments you picture fashionable European city-dwellers living in to expansive rural villas, and everything in between. There are cozy and romantic getaways that are ideal for a honeymoon, and family-friendly private homes with easy access to all kinds of activities the kids will enjoy. Whatever your travel needs, travel style and - perhaps most importantly - travel budget, there is a vacation rental in Spain that will work perfectly for you.

When you book a Spain vacation rental you can relax all day long on your balcony, soaking in the sun and the view, without worrying about being interrupted by the hotel's maid service. You can take day-trips from a central location to see the area's attractions and never even think about packing or unpacking your bags to change hotels. What's more, you can probably save money over a hotel by doing simple things like cooking for yourself sometimes instead of always going out to eat for every meal. And if you're traveling as part of a large group, booking a villa in Spain is much more reasonable than booking all those hotel rooms.

No matter what kind of trip you're planning in Spain, you'll want to look at renting a villa. It's an easy way to turn your holiday from average into extraordinary.