I run this affiliate web site for Vacation Home Rentals 
. By using the links on my web site, you can search properties in their database. From my travels, I have learned that Vacation Home Rentals are often the best way to stay. You will typically get a lot more for your money compared to a hotel and in many locations around the world, the cost is cheaper than a hotel.
I also promote HotelsCombined on my web site. This is a hotel search engine that searches all the best travel sites and returns the best prices possible. It is very easy to use and quick. I've achieved very good results with it. Best of all, it also includes vacation rentals, resorts, apartments, and other types of properties that are not your traditional hotels.
So give these resources a try, if you have not already, and I wish you happy travels wherever your destination may be. - Bill