Vacation Rental News

• Whiteface Lodge Private Residence Club offers Vacation Home Ownership  Wednesday, January 23, 2008
  You can now purchase your dream vacation home at a fairly low price because you can share ownership with other owners. These luxury vacation homes are furnished in Adirondack decor and all offer the comforts you would expect if you were at home. Kitchens are furnished with cool stainless steel appliances and countertops are covered with granite. Bathrooms have heated flooring and many of the holiday homes have porches which are equipped with fireplaces.


• 10 top travel destinations for USA and overseas Sunday, January 13, 2008
  While searching for best vacation rental or holiday home, make sure to check with this list. You will find great bargains and excellent deals if you rent directly from owner. You will stay in private home and still enjoy benefits of visiting 10 top travel destinations in 2008!


• 2008 Travel predictions and vacation rental industry Friday, January 11, 2008
  The top three travel destinations in US, according to Tampa Bay area residents are Florida, Hawaii and California. And when asked where they intend to travel in Europe next year, their answers were Italy, Great Britain and Spain. According to surveys by TripAdvisor, these people preferred taking about three vacations in a year. The survey also brought details about some travel trends for the year 2008. 22% of them prefer going biking for a vacation this year, compared to last year’s 13%. And 47% of the travelers prefer going hiking this year, which is an increase from last year’s 43% percent of travelers. 78% of the surveyed travelers believe that mobile phones should not be allowed on flight while 58% claim that they cannot and don’t feel it appropriate to tell a fellow passenger to turn off video content that is inappropriate.


• Chinese Tourist Get United States Visas for Group Travel Thursday, December 13, 2007
  Soon people in China will be able to travel to the United States by using tourist visas. An agreement between the two countries was recently signed in Beijing. The agreement puts the United States on the Approved Destination Status (ADS) and makes the US the 134th country on China’s list. We sure hope that many vacation homes will welcome Chinese tourists soon! Chinese tourists should be able to travel as a group in the spring. As of right now the US will only allow business travelers. China believes this agreement will stimulate the vacation industry and provide mutual ties in the economy and culture of the two countries.


• Group demands short term vacation rentals Saturday, November 10, 2007
  Vacation rentals usually permit its renting for an unlimited number of days, depending on the needs of the person renting the place. However there are some places like Sedona that don’t permit vacation rental owners to rent out their places for less than 30 days at a time. And it is against this ruling that the residents of Sedona have started demanding a change in this old and outdated ruling of Sedona, and to make the required changes.


• Deal Set to Help Jekyll Recapture its Vacation Rental Spot Monday, October 15, 2007
  Known as one of Georgia’s favorite vacation spot in the 50’s and the 60’s, Jekyll Island and the Buccaneer Hotel was the dream destination for winners on the hit show “Let’s make a Deal.” Today, the island is just a trace from its glorious past. Thus, residents of the island have something to be enthusiastic about as the island might be getting a new life with new hotel acting as vacation rental lodging.


• Marco Island Creates Committee To Monitor Vacation Rentals Monday, October 08, 2007
  Faced with complaints from residents, the Marco Island City Council has created an ad hoc committee to alleviate concerns about the onset of vacation rental properties in the island. This first step action hopefully will be the start for the solution of the problem. These concerns are related to the excessive noise, people, and property damage that residents have experienced.


• Shifting Market: Luxury Villa Rentals Monday, October 01, 2007
  Luxury vacation rental villas are proving to be the smart choice for tourists and high class consumers. The design packages for renting villas require less commitment than a destination club. Today, luxury villas still offer the same distinct pleasure. Making the smart choice in renting luxury villas is important in ensuring maximum satisfaction.


• Vacation Rental Controversy in Cape Cod Monday, September 24, 2007
  In Massachusetts the summer vacation rentals is a tradition and offer worry free relaxation as there have never been taxes imposed upon vacation renters who stay in cottages, holiday homes, or condos. There has recently been a proposal introduced by Cape Cod lawmakers to impose taxes on these vacationers, causing waves throughout the town. The legislation that has been passed states that on rentals of 90 days or less, it is the prerogative of the owner to charge a taxation fee on private rentals. Vacation homes and hotel owners, bed and breakfast owners and other small companies have agreed that this will be fair with the large market of people coming to stay over peak seasons...


• Apartment Rentals in Manhattan Real Estate Report Friday, September 14, 2007
  Rentals in Manhattan in large demand in August. The end of summer means that many families look for new rental homes or require apartments...Some of the two-bedroom rentals, doorman apartments, and the one bedroom non-doorman apartments have seen a reduction in price despite the other major increases...