Archive for October, 2006

Maui Vacation Rentals Operating Illegally

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Exact numbers are hard to come by in the bed-and-breakfast and vacation rental industry. But in Wailaku Hawaii, the number of legally permitted vacation rentals is known: 2
A study paid for by the Realtors Association of Maui found about 816 B&Bs and transient vacation rental businesses operating in Maui County last year, but only two are legal.
Fewer than […]

Free Vacation Package

Saturday, October 28th, 2006

Two months on the road in a Winnebago and the Early Show’s “Great American Vacation” tour made its final stop in Little Rock, Ark. on Friday, July 28, 2006, to give away a fabulous getaway!
Patricia James just won a big free spa vacation package.
Those lucky enough to write in and offer up the best sob story for why they […]

Pet Friendly Vacation Travel

Saturday, October 14th, 2006

Free-Rentals.com has a section devoted to pet-friendly vacation rentals, allowing pet owners to bring their pets on vacation. You can view these rentals at:
 
http://www.free-rentals.com/pet_friendly_rentals/
We would also like to provide you with a checklist of things to consider before traveling with your pet. Please consider the following:
Medications. Before you leave, consult with your vet. Ensure your […]

Attracting Vacation Rental Customers in Winter

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Christine Karpinski, director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com lists the following points to help second home owners to attract “winter renters” and boost their off-season bookings…
 
€¢ Advertise on the Internet. Even during the off-season, vacation homeowners should continue to advertise on vacation rental Web sites. The majority of travelers use the Internet for vacation planning, […]

Hawaii Homes Become Rentals

Friday, October 13th, 2006

For $6,500 a night, 18 guests can lounge on a 10-bedroom, beachfront mansion on Maui’s south coast. On Oahu, a spacious four-bedroom home on the affluent Kahala neighborhood is listed for $2,500 a night and welcomes up to eight people.
Thousands of private vacation deals have been springing up across Hawaii as visitors look for alternatives […]

Rentalo’s Practices

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Rentalo.com is one of the leading vacation rentals website claiming to have over 100,000 listings from over 15,000 destinations. They charge about $150 per year for vacation home owners to sign up and list their properties.
Rentalo.com is the Internet’s #1 global lodging directory. More than 4 million travelers have successfully used Rentalo to find the […]