Europe has experienced some of its earliest heatwaves on record in recent months as travellers are growing concerned about jetting off in the record-breaking heat. Ed Maughan, the managing director of GroupAccommodation.com – a specialist accommodation provider – explains: “Where you stay can play a big role in keeping you cool, and holiday rentals can protect you from the heat much more than hotels can.” Ed shares his top reasons why travellers should choose private accommodations over hotels for getaways as temperatures soar: