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April 30, 2009

Which Vacation Rental Availability Should I Use?

Filed under: Vacation Rentals — Tags: , , , , — arkan @ 7:40 am

Do you own a vacation rental website and are asking yourself “which vacation rental availability should I use”? As a vacation rental owner, I had to ponder this question myself. After all, a Google search reveals that there are lots of free and paid options available. But which is the right vacation rental calendar to use?

HomeAway (www.homeawayconnect.com), formerly Renters.org, really simplifies the rental of your vacation home and is FREE to use. You can save time with the day-to-day details of your vacation rental, so you can focus on what’s really important- finding the right guests and making them feel at home.

Weather you rent a little or a lot? HomeAway Connect can help you.

  • Manage your reservation and payment process with online tools.
  • Get ideas and advice from a community of vacation homeowners.
  • Benefit from the experiences of a team of vacation rental experts.

How it Works

Already have an account on Rentors.org, HomeAway Network (A1Vacations.com, CyberRentals.com, GreatRentals.com, HomeAway.com) or VRBO?


No sign-up or registration process is required. You will be automatically upgraded to the new Reservation Calendar.

If you don’t have an account, follow these 4 easy steps to get one.

  1. To open your free account, use your email address as your login ID and choose your own password – you’ll need it in order to maintain your vacation rental calendar in the future.
  1. After you create your account and select the tools you want, you will be assigned a unique Property ID.
  1. Use your new login ID and password on the HomeAway Connect website (formerly Rentors.org) to update your property’s Reservation Calendar anytime.
  1. To link to your Reservation Calendar from another website, use the URL (web address) below and replace “[your property ID here]” with your unique Property ID number.
    http://www.homeawayconnect.com/calendar.aspx?propertyid=[your property id here]
    For example:

    http://www.homeawayconnect.com/calendar.aspx?propertyid=9

  2. Please update your bookmarks and links. All you need to change is Rentors.org to homeawayconnect.com

As vacation rental owners, we use the FREE HomeAway calendar because it allows you enter renter’s information, arrival time and special instructions, and contact information.

What is even better, it works across the HomeAway Network that currently includes about 8 paid vacation rental directories and your own personal site, and our FREE Vacation Rental Listing site, Your Travel Buddy.

So, when you make a reservation and you update your HomeAway calendar, just ONCE! Your calendar is automatically updated on all sites where it is featured.

You do not have to list your vacation home on the HomeAway Network to get a free calendar, but we highly recommend it, as we have our vacation homes listed with them, along with our own personal vacation rental website and our FREE Vacation Rental website, Your Travel Buddy.

HomeAway Network and VRBO is the largest network of paid vacation rental services and get receive millions of hits each and every day. The cost to advertise your vacation home on the HomeAway Network is just $299.00 per year.

We are not associated with the HomeAway Network, but we know vacation rentals and we use their FREE vacation calendar and paid listing services.

Please feel free to list your vacation rentals on our FREE vacation rental advertising website and be sure to include your HomeAway calendar link to your listing. We all could use additional free advertising and bookings.

April 28, 2009

The Los Angeles Summer Camp Experience

Filed under: Camping — Tags: , , , — arkan @ 7:31 am

Los Angeles is rich with a host of summer camp opportunities for your child. An increasing trend among Los Angeles families is to send their kids to several summer camps over the course of the summer, compared to the traditional way of picking a single camp alone.

A confluence of factors — principally, kids’ diverse interests plus an increasing array of available specialty camps and flexible enrollment packages offered by Los Angeles area camps — has fueled this trend. And for your son or daughter, it’s a pretty good deal!

By attending a variety of summer camps rather than just one, your child can enjoy many different experiences which would otherwise be unavailable to him or her. And there’s definitely no shortage among available camps in Los Angeles!

A recent online search revealed the following types of summer camps (among others) in metropolitan Los Angeles alone: Surf camps, beach camps, science camps, technology camps, music camps, acting camps, Jewish camps, cooking camps, space camps, horseback riding camps, academic camps, rock star camps, nature camps, entrepreneurship camps and traditional camps.

And remember, this is just a partial list!

If you’re considering a Los Angeles summer camp for your child this summer — or if you’re considering more than one — here’s how to find out what’s available.

A great place to start is by asking your friends for recommendations. Assuming they’ve got kids of their own, your friends can usually direct you to some of the more popular Los Angeles summer camps.

The internet is also a wonderful resource, because it offers numerous camp-specific Web sites that allow you to filter your camp search by geography, camp type, and other criteria to suit your needs.

For example, LASummerCamps.com and LASurfCamps.com are just some of the places to start.

Here’s hoping your child enjoys many safe and fun camp experiences this year. With so many available opportunities, there is surely a multitude of Los Angeles summer camp options designed to suit your needs!

April 25, 2009

Ready For a Destin Florida Condo?

Filed under: Destinations — Tags: , , , — arkan @ 7:31 am

If you’re interested in getting a condo near the spectacular beaches which Destin, Florida has to offer then you are hardly alone. People look at Destin Florida condos for one of two reasons -they are interested in a vacation rental or they want to make a larger in the investment in the community by buying a condo here.

The Destin Florida Coast has by far the most beautiful beaches in the continental United States, with sugar white sand, clear emerald green water and the relaxed beach atmosphere…. of course, you probably already know that don’t you? Regardless if you are interested in the 19-miles of secluded sandy white beaches located about 20 minutes east of Destin or in older sections to the west on Okaloosa Island, you will have fun enjoying all of the excitement the entire Destin Florida condo market has to offer.

For those seeking to buy a condo, there is no better place to invest. Of course, if you don’t know the market things can still go wrong. You need to choose wisely; but a Destin Florida condo is a great choice for a long term investment – and the perfect getaway for any vacation!
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April 22, 2009

Pondering over an exotic location for your honeymoon?

Filed under: Exotic Locations — Tags: , , , , — arkan @ 7:31 am

In my view, there is no better place than the beach paradise of Goa to have a blissful honeymoon and experience the heavenly heights of ecstacy.The magical state of Goa offers the perfect blend of sea, sand, sex and sunshine to people who visit this exotic land. People who have visited this exotic state vouch for the fact that the mere thought of Goa brings to mind some colourful memories that would makes one feel better the whole day.

Very few places in the world can provide such an idyllic location for a couple to shed their inhibitions and enjoy themselves in their honeymoon. One gets a lovely thrill by swimming against the current of the rushing waves. Couples can also play beach volleyball or choose to have a sun tan in the bright mid day sun. The state of Goa abounds in scenic natural beauty and one gets a wonderful feeling while touring the state. The bright sunshine, cool breeze and the sun kissed meadows are a treat to the senses. If you and your partner would like to spend some quiet time with each other then the secluded beaches of Goa would provide just the right amount of privacy which couples desire. The Calangute beach otherwise known as the “Queen” beach provides a thrilling experience to its visitors. The thrill of watching the rushing waves is an experience that you would love to replicate many times over.

Goa is replete with old monuments that provide a glimpse into its colonial past. Visitors, who frequent the state of Goa, usually marvel at its rich cultural heritage. Some of the mansions   and cottages are nearly a century old and each one of them has a different story to tell. For those who love   wild life, Goa has quite a few wild life resorts as well. Here you get a chance to observe wild animals roaming around freely in their natural habitat. In today’s fast paced life cruises have emerged as a very interesting entertainment option amongst tourists who visit Goa.  One of the oldest and   most popular river cruises of   Goa is   Santa Monica    which    has    an on board cultural troupe that entertains guests with its song and dance performances.

April 20, 2009

My Best Business Travel Tips

Filed under: Travel Tips — Tags: , , , — arkan @ 7:36 am

Business travel has actually increased considerably in the last ten years as companies are able to sell more readily to markets all around the world; the Internet has ensured that even tiny companies can have a customer base that is truly global! It is business travelers though who are feeling the strain with increasing stress and fatigue levels. With that in mind, this business travel tips article highlights some useful information that could make your business journeys more pleasurable.
Sometimes for instance, baggage goes missing; that is an unfortunate fact of travel and whilst it is distressing enough on a family holiday, on a business trip it can be disastrous. An easy remedy to this is to pack as much as possible that you absolutely must have for you meeting, in your hand luggage.
This means that even if your main luggage is lost your trip does not have to be wasted; your meeting can still take place despite any inconvenience that has been caused. Regular travelers know that the main business travel tip when packing is to keep things simple by only including exactly what you need for the journey and that way you won’t go far wrong if luggage goes missing.
If you only take enough business clothes for the trip and then all that is left is some casual wear for the evenings, just two pairs of shoes; one casual pair, and one pair for business should be enough. The remaining items to pack will be toilet essentials and any other work related documents that aren’t important.
A clever business travel tip, to reduce the size of bag you require, is too roll your clothes up instead of folding them; apart for taking up less space they are not so creased when they are unpacked. The last thing you want on a business trip is having clothes laundered because something was spilt on them, this can easily be avoided by wearing dark clothes which are able to absorb stains more easily.
Of course if you are working to a tight schedule and the inevitable delay happens then you want to know you can attend a meeting at a moments notice and the way to freshen up is by using those hand and face wipes that come in travel packs. Cell phones and other related equipment normally have good battery life but don’t forget to take a charger if you are going to be somewhere for more than a few days.
As it is possible to carry out work while you fly, by making the best use of this time you will be able to spend some time relaxing in the evening and perhaps a little site seeing. These tips make sure that no matter what happens when you travel on business you will be able to continue with your plans and will not be left wondering what to do next.
Business trips do not have to be boring and stressful if you apply the business travel tips in this article as they will allow you the opportunity to enjoy your free time even more.

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