“Siesta Key Beaches Named the Second Best Beach in the United States” plus 2 more |
- Siesta Key Beaches Named the Second Best Beach in the United States
- Don’t lose your cool over summer vacation plans
- LuxuryVillaFinder.com Showcases Decade's Top Travel Trend: 'Home Away From Home' Vacation Rentals
| Siesta Key Beaches Named the Second Best Beach in the United States Posted: 13 Jun 2010 12:18 AM PDT | RVA, a ResortQuest® Affiliate, offers vacation rentals on or near the Siesta Key beaches Siesta Key, FL (PRWEB) June 13, 2010 -- Siesta Key beach earns the number two spot in the 20th Annual Top 10 Beaches in the United States by Dr. Beach, Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Siesta Key has been a constant on the Top 10 Beaches in the United States for the past four years, again taking the 2nd spot last year. Recognized for its turquoise waters and powdery, quartz-crystal white sands, this coastline is unlike any beach in the world. The Siesta Key beach is energized, with plenty of Frisbee throwing, volleyball, jogging, beachside tennis, biking and picnicking. 50 criteria are used to evaluate the beaches, including water and sand quality, as well as facilities and environmental management, as part of the National Healthy Beaches Campaign (NHBC). The NHBC is dedicated to creating a balance between the recreational use of our nation's beaches and maintaining the environmental quality and safety of this prized resource. RVA, a ResortQuest® Affiliate, vacation rentals offers numerous homes and condominiums on or near Siesta Key beaches. Other RVA vacation rentals include: Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island and Venice. Choose to stay in a five-bedroom estate on the beach, a bayfront condominium or a resort-style property. Each vacation rental is fully furnished and vacation ready. For more information log onto www.RVAFL.com or call 800-237-9505. About RVA, a ResortQuest® Affiliate ### Post Comment: Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Don’t lose your cool over summer vacation plans Posted: 13 Jun 2010 05:14 AM PDT Many families are cutting back on expenses these days, and that can include skipping summer vacation trips. If you're still planning a summer getaway with your family, it's more important than ever to make sure you get your money's worth. You may be able to save money by vacationing closer to home this year. Whether it's rafting and hiking in our mountains or fun in the sun along our coast, North Carolina offers many great places to spend your vacation. In fact, the state we call home is a year-round top tourist destination drawing millions of visitors who spend billions of dollars in North Carolina. Whatever your vacation destination, keep the following tips in mind when you make summer travel plans. Vacation Rentals Planning on renting a place in the mountains or at the beach? North Carolina's Vacation Rental Act protects consumers who rent a vacation property for fewer than 90 days. Under the law, the landlord must give you a written rental agreement that spells out: • Your rights and obligations as a tenant, including what you'll pay • The rights and obligations of the landlord and/or real estate brokers • The amount of security deposit required and how the deposit will be held • Any additional fees required to rent the property Once you sign a vacation rental agreement, you and the landlord agree to abide by its terms. Landlords are required by law to keep the property safe and habitable. So what happens if your vacation gets cut short by the threat of a hurricane or forest fire? Your landlord may offer you insurance on your vacation rental, which would cover the cost of any nights you miss due to a mandatory evacuation. If you're ordered to evacuate and you were not given a chance to purchase insurance, the landlord is required to refund your money for each night you can't stay at the rental property. But if you're offered rental insurance and don't take it, then the owner isn't required to refund your money in case of a mandatory evacuation. If you rented the property through a real estate or property management company and have a complaint or question, contact the North Carolina Real Estate Commission at (919) 875-3700. If you're thinking about renting a vacation home out of state, it's a good idea to contact the Attorney General's Office in that state to learn about your rights there as a consumer. Travel Packages and Clubs You've probably gotten a fax, phone call, or email offering an incredible price for what sounds like a dream vacation, or been offered a "free" vacation if you join a travel club. But these advertisements and offers often fail to tell you that you'll have to pay added fees or take an unwanted timeshare tour. And in many cases, travelers arrive at their destination to discover that the accommodations aren't quite what they were promised. You may also be hit with extra charges like a bed fee, meals fee, or even a fee for sheets and towels. A vacation isn't free if you have to pay for something to get it, and offers that seem too good to be true almost always are. Before you agree to a vacation package or travel club offer, study the agreement carefully. Instead of being swayed by promised discounts, look at the total cost you'll have to pay. Don't give in to high pressure sales tactics that push you to say yes on the spot. Check to see if the offer includes a refund policy in case you need to cancel. And if you end up buying a travel club membership at a hotel or any place other than the company's office, remember that you have three days to cancel under North Carolina law. A Few More Travel Tips No matter how or where you book your vacation, consider paying with a credit card instead of cash to improve your odds of getting a refund if the company goes out of business. Read all contracts carefully before signing. Make sure verbal promises are put in writing, and keep good records in case you have a problem later. If your travel deal involves a third party such as an online travel agency who is supposed to issue you a coupon to cover lodging or air fare, verify that the participating company (hotel, cruise ship, or airline) is in fact a partner of the travel agency and will honor the coupon. To check for complaints against a specific travel agent, travel package company or landlord or to file a complaint, you can always call my consumer protection office toll-free at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. And if you take a vacation this summer, have a wonderful and safe time. Attorney General Roy Cooper and his staff never take a break from helping consumers. We're here to be of service when you need us, but through consumer education efforts like these columns we hope to help North Carolinians avoid problems from the start. Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |
| LuxuryVillaFinder.com Showcases Decade's Top Travel Trend: 'Home Away From Home' Vacation Rentals Posted: 13 Jun 2010 12:21 AM PDT | New Portal Presents Unique and Luxurious Holiday Homes for Cultural Immersion, Private Retreats, and Personalized Stays London (PRWEB) June 13, 2010 -- From luxury holiday homes and villa vacations, to yachts, houseboats and even exotic tents, travelers are gravitating toward specialty vacation properties that meet their unique interests and needs. To cater to this segment of the luxury travel market, www.luxuryvillafinder.com, an emerging player in luxury vacation rentals and villa advertising, is launching a robust, online destination for the world's most sought-after specialty rentals that truly promise the experience of a lifetime. "Luxury Villa Finder is where dreams and destination properties meet," said Sarah Sullivan, representative. "We help travelers find villas and holiday lets that allow them to get away and experience the globe's most exciting regions from a gorgeous and gracious home base, in the style of an 'insider.' Prestige vacation rentals are ideal for singles, couples and families who have refined tastes and appreciate comfortable cultural immersion and unique experiences. These are travelers who are interested in venturing away from your typical hotel and resort vacations in order to explore something new and different," said Sullivan. "Some guests opt for a property with staff and extra services, like a private chef and concierge. This is when a villa vacation goes far and above what one could experience in a typical hotel setting." For vacationers seeking a unique travel experience packed with style, unparalleled comfort and privacy, villa holidays are edging out leading hotels and resorts as this year's prize property picks. In support of this trend, Luxury Villa Finder will showcase chic, exclusive luxury villa rentals and pied a terre rentals, all meeting the highest standards for location, décor, amenities, charm and luxe. The site will feature worldwide properties in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the Caribbean, and all property listings will include vivid descriptions, detailed information, plentiful photos and multiple videos. The site is distinguished by its Advanced Search feature which returns homes meeting criteria based on data which was carefully entered by a meticulous but easy questionnaire process given to advertisers. "We feel both owners and guests are rightly rewarded in savings of time and potential disappointments when a vacation rental advert goes into extreme detail about the home and environs," said Sullivan. With the site's free registration option, favorite properties lists can be saved for future reference or e-mailed to friends and family. The site also showcases small inns, boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts and maison d'hotes with detached suites, separate cottages and villas or else rentable in their entirety for a group. Luxury Villa Finder welcomes property owners and villa agents seeking a robust online platform to advertise vacation rentals. Advertisers will appreciate the wide variety of unique categories where the home may be placed, ranging from "Professionally Baby-Proofed," to "Wheelchair and Disabled Accessible" to "Pet Friendly" and "World's Most Romantic." Top 20 Categories offer advertisers the opportunity to be included in an exclusive area listing the most sought-after villa categories, like "Destination Wedding Venues," "Gorgeous Golf Villas," "Dreamy Beach Houses," "Hottest Hotel Villas" and "Honeymoon Hideaways." "The site was built in honor of vacationers seeking beautifully situated homes for slowing down, savoring their holidays, and maintaining close proximity with family and friends, " said Sullivan. "We look forward to hearing back from our advertisers whose guests will hopefully say, 'The home really helped us connect with the destination. Everything was perfect, we made new friends, we had people over, and the staff treated us royally. It was the best vacation we've ever had.'" About Luxury Villa Finder Launched in 2010, Luxury Villa Finder is soon-to-be one of the world's most premiere online destinations for luxury vacation rentals, villa holidays, exclusive honeymoon hideaways, eco-friendly retreats and other luxurious properties. The site offers a user-friendly, web-based solution for vacationers seeking specialty vacation properties that promise comfort, privacy, glamour and an unforgettable experience. For more information, to search properties across the globe or to advertise, visit luxuryvillafinder.com to find luxury vacation rentals. Contact by email prior to phone call is preferable # # # Post Comment: Bookmark - Del.icio.us | Furl It | Technorati | Ask | MyWeb | Propeller | Live Bookmarks | Newsvine | TailRank | Reddit | Slashdot | Digg | Stumbleupon | Google Bookmarks | Sphere | Blink It | Spurl Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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