Divorced? Vacation with Friends

    1. Convenience: 
    Your share becomes the hub of social activity. Find one near the beach (or another attraction), and there’s no need to venture to crowded tourist traps. 

    2. Privacy: You won’t have to share your vacay with the grand poobah convention at the local Hilton. It’s just you and your friends. 

    3. Flexibility: Rental homes are a great option for mixed groups — singles, marrieds and new parents. You can find a rental for four adults or four adults and four kids.  

    4. Spaciousness:  Most rentals offer more areas to congregate with (and get away from) your beloved friends, such as family rooms, game rooms, decks and other common areas. 

    5. Pet-friendliness:  Many vacation homes will welcome your pooch with open arms (just don’t make it a dog convention since most owners allow two dogs max). 

    6. Safety: When you’re all under one roof, there’s no need to meet up at the local watering hole. Everyone can help stock the bar, and you’ve also erased the worry 
    of people drinking and driving.

    1. The Over-Organizers: 
    Completely obsessed with every single detail from start to finish — to the point where it isn’t fun anymore. 

    2. The Cheapskates: 
    Think they can find a better deal, nickel and dime you and then want the very best room — but skimp on groceries. 

    3. The Freeloaders: 
    Don’t respond to your call to rent the house, yet still show up with sleeping bags and stay for the whole week.

• Craigslist: Know where you want to go? Use craigslist.org’s local guides to find great deals (sometimes last-minute) from owners.
• HomeAway.Com or VacationRentals.com: Real estate agencies and property managers list a wide variety of vacation homes all over the world — often representing individual owners. When you log on, you can compare all the different prices, amenities and locations.