When I travel, I don't like to spend a lot of money. I also don't like skimping on comfort or location. With my family, I usually look for a flat or an apartment that is available for short-term rental. Usually a quick Google search will unearth several options for such rentals.

A couple of summers ago, my wife found a flat in Sydney Australia for $500 USD a week with a kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a combo living room/dining room. This past summer we stayed Edinburgh for roughly $750 USD per week.