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Stormy weather --- Rainy season in Oaxaca -
Alvin Starkman (428)   Alvin Starkman 
From May until well past summer's end, Oaxaca can be subject to extreme weather patterns. While we've all experienced torrential downpours and damaging winds, here in southern Mexico the region's utility delivery systems ---which at the best of times have lacked quality control and are now... ( added 1 year 118 days ago.) |
8 Questions You Should Always Ask When Renting a Vacation Apartment. -
- David Brydon (542)   David Brydon 
There are so many advantages to renting a holiday home vs. a hotel room, but there are also a few important questions to ask during the booking process. Read here to find out more.
Is the price you're giving me all-inclusive? This may seem like an obvious question, but you'd be surprised at... ( added 1 year 159 days ago.) |
There’s a Better Way. -
- Anita Smith (13) 
Thousands of vacation home owners are renting their properties right now.
But are they being wise about how they are renting their properties? We have
all heard of the horror stories of the damage done by renters, the renters who
would never leave, the renters who upset the neighborhood and so... ( added 1 year 285 days ago.) |
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Villa Rental in Lanzarote -
- Becky Oven (114) 
As a relatively new villa owner in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote (Villa Jasmin - January 2007), I was determined to keep the standards of our villa high for holiday rental.
Before taking the plunge into villa ownership, my family and I had to do alot of to-ing and fro-ing, back and forth to... ( added 2 years 177 days ago.) |
Paris’ Hidden Gem: The Jacquemart-Andre Museum -
Razvan Jr (18) 
Paris museums are not all about crowds and famous paintings. You can love the Louvre and leave it too and savor instead, one of the small, more accessible museums that impart a particularly Paris flavor like the private Musee Jacquemart-Andre at 158 Boulevard Hausmann in the fashionable 8th.
... ( added 2 years 244 days ago.) |
Whistler vs. Blackcomb -
Henry Schlee (31) 
Whistler-Blackcomb is renowned as North America ’s leading ski resort vote after vote in leading ski magazines testifies to this. The two mountains rise up majestically from the valley, with over a vertical mile up to the peak. It would take a dedicated skier a whole season to ski every run.... ( added 3 years 259 days ago.) |
Vacation Apartments, The Good And The Bad. -
Jamie Ritchie (0) 
Strata titled holiday apartments on the east coast of Australia first
came about well over a quarter of a century ago as a means of building
holiday accommodation in large building complexes without the whole
resort being owned by a single identity.
A ten storey building could then be... ( added 3 years 285 days ago.) |
Do I Need A Car In Florida ? -
Chris Neilson (1,050) 
And that answer is both “yes” and “no”…. maybe !
Undoubtedly, not everyone wants to drive on vacation, and for those that fall into this category, there are of course taxi cabs available, as well as limited bus services to get you around. However, although it can be done, the bus / taxi... ( added 3 years 338 days ago.) |
Best Time To Visit Florida ? -
Chris Neilson (1,050) 
Moving chronologically through the calendar, January and February are usually considered off peak months, which means that if you are looking for a little less crowded theme park experience, this is an ideal time to travel. Lines for major attractions are short, and often non existent, and the... ( added 3 years 338 days ago.) |
Vacationing in Orlando with kids. Try an Orlando Villa. -
Ian Walsh (17) 
Orlando, Florida is a wonderful place to vacation, especially if it is
a family trip. The Orlando area has all of the famous theme parks and
attractions that will entertain the little ones from sunup to sundown.
After the decision has been made to take the family to Orlando for a
vacation... ( added 4 years 29 days ago.) |
The Advantages of Home Cooking -
Natalie (67) 
Comfort and convenience of home without the hassles of having to maintain or look after it. Ideally suited for short to long staying guests, serviced apartments are a natural choice for corporate employees or expatriates relocating to a particular city. A serviced apartment offers the privacy... ( added 4 years 44 days ago.) |
A Review of Inflatable Boat Manufacturers -
Kristy Annely (6,571) 
There are many manufacturers of inflatable boats on the market today. Included below is an overview of each of the key manufacturers.
Zodiac Inflatable Boats: Zodiac Inflatable Boats can be set up in no time, stored in a closet at home, transported in the trunk of the user’s car, or kept in a... ( added 4 years 48 days ago.) |
Sydney to Brisbane road-trip: to speed or not to speed? -
Alyssa Betts (94) 
Driving from place to place can be a bit of an art form in Australia – colossal distances are generally underestimated by the uninitiated. Driving from Sydney to Brisbane is definitely one of those road trips some think can be done in a sitting. And this is possible, as long as you don’t mind... ( added 4 years 60 days ago.) |
Im a new villa owner get me outta here -
bellesretreat (10) 
My friend kept pestering me to do a business with him. Several ideas came and went but the one I thought I could realistically do whilst continuing my other full time job was to own property. We decided to go to a homes abroad show at the GMEX in Manchester . We looked at all they had to offer... ( added 5 years 55 days ago.) |
The Art And Science Of Responding To Vacation Rental Inquiries - Part 1 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
So what's so complicated, you say, about providing information and answering questions from potential vacation renters? After all, as an owner, you certainly know your property well. And it's not like it's rocket science or something. Or is it?
As you will see in this issue and the next... ( added 26 days 3 hours ago.) |
How To Close A Vacation Rental Deal Like A Pro - Part 2 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
Continued from "How To Close A Vacation Rental Deal Like A Pro - Part 1"
Concern: Activities for your teenagers
Things to consider: * A number 25 bus - 3 blocks from our property - gets them to the beach in 20 minutes. Joe's Surf Shop offers private surfing lessons at $40 / hour. National... ( added 26 days 3 hours ago.) |
How To Close A Vacation Rental Deal Like A Pro - Part 1 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
In previous article, The Art and Science of Responding to Inquiries, we discussed how to instruct your computer to automatically respond to a prospective renter's first email request, how to handle your next communication with him using the "fast-and-dirty response", how to build a FAQ to save... ( added 26 days 3 hours ago.) |
How Bulletproof Are Your Vacation Rental Agreement Tools? - Part 2 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
Continued from "How Bulletproof Are Your Vacation Rental Agreement Tools? - Part 1" There are several useful books on the market. One is Cliff Roberson's The Landlord's Book of Forms and Agreements (McGraw Hill, 2006) which features several examples of agreements and a CD with several... ( added 26 days 3 hours ago.) |
How Bulletproof Are Your Vacation Rental Agreement Tools? - Part 1 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
In my previous article, How To Close A Vacation Rental Deal Like A Pro, we talked about how to better your renter inquiry / booking ratio by improving communications with potential guests. Now that your guest is ready to book and he's passed your screening operation, let's make sure that your... ( added 26 days 3 hours ago.) |
The Art And Science Of Responding To Vacation Rental Inquiries - Part 2 -
- Michael Canson (30) 
Continued from "The Art And Science Of Responding To Vacation Rental Inquiries - Part 1"
Email or phone call?
Now that you've sent your "fast-and-dirty" messages off into cyberspace, you'll need to decide how to deal with the remaining inquiries - which ones can best be handled by email... ( added 60 days 22 hours ago.) |
Turn This Year's Renter Into An Annual Vacation Rental Guest -
- Michael Canson (30) 
Just good business sense!
When you think about it, it makes no sense to let a satisfied renter get away without leveraging his satisfaction to your benefit. Why would you hesitate to go that extra little mile to make sure he returns to your home-away-from-home next year or in the near future... ( added 60 days 22 hours ago.) |
Does Your Vacation Rental Listing Stand Out? -
- Michael Canson (30) 
As a property owner anxious to maximize your vacation rentals, you're competing with thousands of other owners who are adding new, creative online rental listings every week. So you may want to step up your game. Here are some tips to help you make sure your listing does justice to your property... ( added 80 days 1 hour ago.) |
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Exotic Animals in the Smoky Mountains? You Bet! -
Bennie McCann (59) 
When you think about animals in the Smoky Mountains , the ever-popular black bear probably comes to mind first. Since the Smokies are home to over 10,000 species of animals, seeing deer, fish and birds in this area is not a surprise. On the other hand, finding zebras or crocodiles in this neck of... ( added 195 days 21 hours ago.) |
Condo vs Hotel -
- Alex Glassman (0)   Alex Glassman 
When it comes to finalizing the details of your dream vacation to Hawaii, one very important decision will center on whether to stay in a hotel or condo. And while there are some nice aspects to staying at a hotel, we feel like there are more compelling reasons to book a condo instead. Here are... ( added 218 days 23 hours ago.) |
The Weather In La Manga -
- Michael Lee (84) 
La Manga is on the coast of the Costa Calida in the region of Murcia and has beautiful weather throughout the year - Winter, Spring and Summer. This pleasant weather and climate makes La Manga a great all year round holiday destination. Like most of the Costa Calida it has mild weather during... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
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