When planning for a vacation, choosing a place to stay is at least as important as deciding what to do or where to go. Many people look into luxury condos as an option. These high-priced but high-quality condos can be found in every major city and near a number of many popular vacation spots as well. Ski resorts, beaches and isolated country vacation areas are usually where these condos can be found. Condos can be found in a high-rise building or in a smaller development. They are usually found grouped with other condos in a community-type environment with specific regulations for residents and renters.

What to Expect

For the most part, typical luxury condos have all the amenities of home. A kitchen, living room, dining room and multiple bedrooms are standard fare. Most condos come equipped with bedroom linens, flatware and dishes, and some appliances, including a washer and dryer and a television and other entertainment equipment. Air conditioning may or may not be available; this amenity will usually be reflected in the price of the condo. Fireplaces, grills, and meal service all depend on the specific condo you choose.

Some condominium complexes operate as hotels: they have specified check-in and check-out times, and penalize accordingly if visitors are early or late. Some have minimum stay requirements, which may depend on the time of year it is or if a certain event is happening (a major sporting event, a political conference, etc.). Some condos provide maid service, as does a hotel, but others charge an extra fee for such services.

Some condos are available to purchase as well. This allows people to stay at the condo as often and for as long as they want. There are different policies for buyers than for renters, and these also depend on the specific condo complex chosen. These condos often have committees made up of residents that make major decisions for the condos in their community and vote on regulations and the like. This allows an atmosphere of openness and relaxation in the condo community.

Buying a condo is much more involved than simply renting one for a vacation. All the implications of buying a new home come into play, so be sure you know all the rules and regulations of the condo community and that the condo is in good condition. This can be accomplished by acquiring the services of a trusted real estate professional that knows his or her way around luxury condos. Since you can expect to invest quite a bit in one of these condos, you