Travel has exploded onto the web in the last few years, and whilst sites abound, it can be incredibly difficult to differentiate between them. A pleasant surprise therefore to discover CoolStays, a site that certainly cuts the wheat from the chaff with its emphasis on quality rentals, in an extensive range of locations. 
 
WHAT’S ON OFFER
 
A plethora of ‘panoramic views, sea scapes and rural hideaways’, not to mention the knowledge you’re being looked after by experienced agents with quality editorial to hand. Whilst the site errs on the side of simplicity, there is a very real sense you’re in the hands of serious players, who have access to the very best properties on the market. The Inspire Me section is, well inspiring with carefully curated selections of treehouses, windmills and arty abodes, whilst some serious thought has clearly been invested in The Cool Stays Blog, full of inspiration for the holiday of a lifetime.
 
MEMBERSHIP
 
Brings with it a whole host of advantages, such as access to some great deals on upcoming trips. All you have to do is register by email or sign in with Facebook. Don’t forget you can submit properties too; if you’ve got a gem hidden away abroad, it’s worth speaking to the team about what they can offer.
 
TO SUMMARISE
 
CoolStays offers a comprehensive and detailed list of properties to the foreign rental market, with some great offers, and expert advice at your fingertips - and for those reasons amongst a myriad of others, it’s got our seal of approval.

June 2013.