Floating Holiday
Anyone can spend a week at the beach, but renting a houseboat combines a bit of adventure with the comforts of having a private, floating hotel suite. Houseboats typically come with a kitchen, bathrooms, living room, and sleeping quarters, and they're big enough for groups of family members or friends, which can help defray costs — three-night rentals can start around $900 on the low end, and vacationers can find good rentals through services such as VRBO, Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity. Here are some of the most-recommended houseboat destinations in the U.S.
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