Entries from October 2008

Vacation Rentals on Wheels? You Betcha!

October 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Searching the internet for vacation rentals can now include those that really ROLL and have wheels!  Maybe your ideal getaway is renting a cozy Vintage Airstream or a luxury RV and hitting the highways to see the U.S.A.  Before you rent a vacation RV or travel trailer map out where you will be traveling and staying along [...]

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Tags: Adventure, Sports & Outdoors Destinations · Advertise Vacation Rentals · Family Vacation Spots · National & State Park Vacations · Travel & Vacation Tips

See Green over the Holidays – GOLF GREENS! Find Vacation Rentals near Golf Resorts, Spas & Tennis

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Troon North Golf Course – Scottsdale, Arizona
Throughout the Southwestern United States many vacation rental resort communities have re-seeded their fairways and greens and they are looking GOOD!  For avid golfers there is nothing better than great greens.  Properly manicured greens can absorb a perfect 60 degree wedge shot, produce “true” rolls for putts and are a [...]

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Tags: Adventure, Sports & Outdoors Destinations · Best Vacation Spots · Family Vacation Spots · Travel & Vacation Tips

Snowbirds to Skiers – 2009 Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cold Temps and Above Average Snow Fall

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments

 
Will you be skiing or sunbathing this winter?  Perhaps you should consult the Old Farmer’s Almanac.  They are predicting colder weather and above average snowfall.  Every day since 1792, through blizzards to balmy days the Old Farmer’s Almanac has been predicting the weather.  They have been about 80 percent accurate too!
2009 will be no different. [...]

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Tags: Advertise Vacation Rentals · Best Vacation Spots · Travel & Vacation Tips

Trust Me – I am a Vacation Rental Homeowner

October 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Most vacation rental owners and managers have great insight to offer you about their vacation rentals.  One of the most important items that should be provided by owners and managers is a comprehensive welcome book.  The welcome book is a great introduction of your home to travelers – especially those not very familiar with the [...]

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Tags: Advertise Vacation Rentals · Owner & Manager Resources

Keeping up with Exercise on Vacation – Find Vacation Rentals with Fitness Centers

October 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Vacations can be a great time to take a break from routine exercise, however, you may feel better if you continue your workouts or do even light exercise.  Typically when you travel to a new place for vacation you will inevitably walk more than you would at home.  So much of your exercise can come [...]

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Tags: Adventure, Sports & Outdoors Destinations · Best Vacation Spots · Family Vacation Spots · Travel & Vacation Tips

Vacation Rental Research Report at AOL Money!

October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

“Co-sponsored by 14 industry players and HomeAway, the world ’s leading vacation rental marketplace with more than 309,000 properties, the study also reports online vacation rental bookings will grow from $2.8 billion in 2007 to $4.6 billion in 2010. More than 40 percent of leisure travelers considered or booked a vacation rental in the past [...]

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Tags: Advertise Vacation Rentals · Owner & Manager Resources

Ski Vacation Rentals & Renting Skis – Google Maps

October 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Furnishedhomes.com – The Place to Find Furnished Rentals adds new features to a pretty nifty vacation rental website.  Rolling out will be Guest Reviews, Google Nearby Mapping for each vacation rental listing, increase of high resolution images to 25, a second link to owners and managers personal websites, the ability to adjust for nearly any [...]

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Tags: Advertise Vacation Rentals · Family Vacation Spots · How to use FurnishedRentals.com · Travel & Vacation Tips

YouTube Your Vacation Rentals – It’s Easy!

October 15th, 2008 · 3 Comments

It is no doubt that great images and a video presentation can help boost your vacation rental inquiries and reservations.  Not convinced?  Just think how many vacation rental listings are on the internet?  What seperates yours from the rest?  Go to any vacation rental directory and starting looking over the listings…do you spend even a [...]

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Do I Need a Vacation Rental Website? YES!

October 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

No matter if you own and manage 1 or hundreds of vacation rentals it is wise to have a personal vacation rental website.  It is our experience that bookings will increase if you can show that you are a legitimate vacation rental owner or manager.  To create a professional image and increase your chances of [...]

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Tags: Advertise Vacation Rentals · Owner & Manager Resources