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Vacation Rentals Outstripping Hotel Resorts As Vacation Destinations

September 13, 2007

Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA, - According to several recent industry surveys, high-end vacationers are increasingly finding the elegance, pleasure and privacy of a beachfront villa, hilltop castle, island cottage or other luxury vacation home preferable to the standardized amenities and pre-fabricated romance of traditional high-end resort hotels....... Full Story

Direct Vacation Rentals Lists 'King & Queen For A Week' Luxury Vacation Rentals

August 6, 2007

Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA, - Direct Vacation Rentals, the internet's most respected portal for luxury vacation rental guests and owners, today announced the launch of new listings which allow singles, couples and family groups to spend their vacations in a custom-built, multi-room detached vacation home for less money than many cookie-cutter-designed motel rooms....... Full Story


Expert Explains How To Vacation Like Royalty On A Commoner's Budget

July 3, 2007

Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA, - The trend that has seen increasing numbers of people finding their true vacation paradises in elegant, luxury vacation homes instead of standardized "hospitality industry" hotel rooms is, according to at least one expert, likely to escalate substantially by the end of the 21st Century's first decade........ Full Story

Vacation Rental Happiness Linked To Robust Renter-Owner Portal

June 1, 2007

Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA, - "Individual tastes and interests vary so dramatically that only a vacation rental portal listing a massive number of vacation home types, locations and prices can come close to providing customers with a perfect place in which to live out their vacation dreams," explains luxury vacation industry pioneer Hoda Noufal. "Operators of the best vacation rental portal sites go to extreme lengths to obtain the widest range of high-quality listings."...... Full Story

Direct Vacation Rentals.com Announces New Luxury Vacation Rental Listings

January 10, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, - Direct Vacation Rentals.com announces the availability of several new vacation homes available to rent from its site, www.directvacationrentals.com. Rental homes can offer a perfect opportunity for anyone to live like a celebrity during a vacation getaway. One new home listed at Direct Vacation Rentals.com, the former home of Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs, California, offers just that...... Full Story

Direct Vacation Rentals.com goes International

December 15, 2006

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, - Direct Vacation Rentals, LLC (www.directvacationrentals.com) announced today the launch of an aggressive international marketing campaign. Vacation rentals are quickly becoming a popular choice also for international travelers...... Full Story


Direct Vacation Rentals.com launches full-service vacation rentals Web site

September 19, 2006

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, - Direct Vacation Rentals, LLC (www.directvacationrentals.com) announced today the launch of the newest version of the world's most complete vacation rentals website. The site now offers many new features and tools, including...... Full Story

Direct Vacation Rentals, LLC launches Beta version of www.directvacationrentals.com

November 18, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, - Direct Vacation Rentals, LLC (www.directvacationrentals.com) announced today the launch of www.directvacationrentals.com (Beta version). The website's purpose is to bring vacation home owners and vacationers together through the ease and convenience of the Internet...... Full Story

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New Vacation Rentals Directory Web Site Launches, Providing a Single Gateway for Everyone Involved in Vacation Rentals

August 9, 2007

Vacation Rentals Web Directory (VRWD.com) announces its launch. VRWD.com is designed to provide a new advertising channel for vacation rental owners and publishers. Benefits of adding a listing to VRWD.com include increased search engine ranking and quality referrals......... Full Story

Vacation Rentals WatchDog unveils world's first online platform for vacationers to voice their complaints

July 25, 2007

After years of being unable to fight back against unfair and unethical business practices by vacation rental home owners and companies, vacationers now have a place to voice their opinions and be heard. Vacation Rentals WatchDog (www.vrwd.org), offers vacationers a platform to post comments about their negative vacation rental experiences for other vacationers to see......... Full Story

Booking vacation rentals

May 5, 2007

We may still be bundled under our winter coats in some parts of the country, but now is the time to start locking in your summer vacation rental. Early birds have already started to book the hottest summer rentals across the country. In today's 5 tips we're going to tell you what....... Full Story

Book early for best summer rental selection

March 13, 2007

(CNN) -- Cold, dreary winter days have many Americans dreaming of a sunny haven near the water this summer. If you're one of those people, it's best to start early. "It's a great time to start looking right now," said Kevin Strege, president of Catalina Island Vacation Rentals in Avalon, California........ Full Story

Family destination reunions are becoming more popular

December 12, 2006

Vacation Rentals make it easier for families to get together. According to a recent statistic from the Travel Industry Association of America, 27% of travelers (56.2 million) choose a destination in order to attend a social or family event. Traditionally family reunions have been organized...... Full Story


Airfare climbs 15% for Thanksgiving holiday

October 23, 2006

Thanksgiving 2006 is shaping up as an expensive, crowded holiday for air travelers. The average advance round-trip fare for Thanksgiving weekend travel has soared to $434, up 15% from a year ago, an analysis by consulting firm Sabre Airline Solutions for USA TODAY shows...... Full Story

Study reveals poor user experience is driving away customers from travel websites

September 12, 2006

Online travel companies are missing out on bookings and actively encouraging users to visit rival websites, according to web usability consultancy Webcredible. A study of over 25 travel websites reveals that hidden charges, cumbersome search functions and booking forms that...... Full Story

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