Travel: How to beat the heat this summer

Holiday cottage in Lot-et-Garonne, France.

Europe has experienced some of its earliest heatwaves on record in recent months as travellers are growing concerned about jetting off in the record-breaking heat.

Ed Maughan, the managing director of GroupAccommodation.com – a specialist accommodation provider – explains: “Where you stay can play a big role in keeping you cool, and holiday rentals can protect you from the heat much more than hotels can.”

Ed shares his top reasons why travellers should choose private accommodations over hotels for getaways as temperatures soar:

Private outdoor spaces

In warmer weather, hotels’ communal spaces become flooded with guests trying to keep cool. Choosing accommodation with private pools and outdoor areas means you don’t have to battle for a space to cool off.

Private accommodation offers freedom to dine when and where you please, thus avoiding the heat – unlike hotels, which often have set mealtimes and stuffy indoor dining rooms.

Enjoying a swim in the shade of a palm tree.

Staying shaded all day

If your hotel room is struck by the sunshine or sweltering temperatures, there’s nowhere to retreat to other than overcrowded communal spaces or outdoors in the heat. You can move around private accommodation to escape the sunshine.

Cooling amenities

While hotels often have air-conditioning, they tend to lack other amenities to keep cool.
Holiday properties are often equipped with amenities to combat the heat, like built-in ice makers or summer bed sheet sets.

Built to combat the heat

Many eco-friendly holiday properties have features capable of keeping interiors cool during hot weather. In comparison, hotels often suffer from poor ventilation, making them uncomfortable as temperatures soar.

Private and undisturbed

The privacy and security of a private holiday home allow guests to stay cool in any way they want, whether wearing minimal clothing or sprawling out in a private garden. In hotels, where other guests are around, it’s difficult to achieve the same level of comfort.

To book or for more visit GroupAccommodation.com