Why You Should Be Careful When Booking a Vacation Rental Directly With the Owner by Sandy Summer

People who have stayed in a private rental, be it a villa, cottage or apartment, will tell you that it is a great way to enjoy your vacation- exploring a new area, relaxing, reconnecting with family and friends, and meeting the locals. And all this at much less than a stay in a hotel or resort!

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How to Avoid Missteps in Booking Vacation Rentals by Ganapathy Krishnan

Only 8% of all travelers in the United States have stayed in a Vacation Rental despite the fact that Vacation Rentals offer a much better price/value benefit and lots of amenities. The reason for this is that many people are just plain worried about booking vacation rentals. In this brief articl

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Vacation Rental, Condo Or Hotel? Strategies to Help Plan Your Vacation Getaway! by Kathleen J. Hall

Are you wondering if you should choose a hotel or vacation rental for your next vacation? Here are some questions to help you decide: Is cost a factor at all? Of course there are cheap hotels and higher-end vacation rentals. But when you evaluate hotels and vacation rentals of the same genera

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First Impressions Are Everything by Ganapathy Krishnan

When entering a restaurant, would you rather see cockroaches or flowers? First Impressions are everything! It is true for your vacation rental as well. The hard truth is that you can lose bookings, or even worse, some customers may take you to court demanding their money back if they walk into

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Advertising Your Vacation Rental Via Online Marketplaces by Melissa Brassell

In a difficult economy, an increasing number of second homeowners decide to make extra money by renting out their vacation homes. Accommodating a guest is one thing, getting the guest to stay in your home in the first place, however, is a different matter. This article will give you a good overv

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