While summer might almost be halfway over, there's still time to book a unique vacation or start planning for next year. From houseboat accommodations to rental homes, planning a summer vacation can ...

A Lake Roosevelt houseboat often winds up beached while other smaller boats provide recreation opportunities due to the expense of gas. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian/2003) So you want to rent a ...

My family paid $300 for a night on a private two-bedroom houseboat in southern India. We spent the day sailing the backwaters of the river city of Alleppey, and were served three meals. The meals, ...

In these days of isolation, vacation rentals have become popular as a way for a family to vacation while keeping away from the many guests they encounter at hotels or resorts. And rather than thinking ...

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