Destination: DestinYou want to go where? That was my family's reaction to my idea of taking a trip to Destin, Florida. It's not a trip to Disney World, but there's an abundance of things to do around Destin and you don't even have to wear a set of mouse ears.
1) Henderson Beach State Park. 6,000 feet of white sand on the Gulf of Mexico. Admission is cheap, $3.00 for a vehicle with one person, $4.00 for a vehicle
Vacation Home Rental SuccessYou love having a second home but the mortgage is putting a crater in your wallet. Many second home owners turn to renting their property as a vacation rental to help defray the costs of ownership. How do you price a vacation home rental without overcharging but making enough to cover your costs? Do your research.
Find out what other owners of, similar sized homes in the area are charging. You
Family-Friendly Spring Break TipsYou want to take the family on a nice vacation in the Spring but you don't want Junior to learn what 'chug, chug, chug, chug' means yet. You want to have a nice 'family' vacation without getting caught up in the 'Girls Gone Wild' atmosphere that traditionally surrounds Spring Break. Here are some tips.
Try to take your vacation when most college students are still in school. Spring Break for c
A Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental Is The Way To GoLake Tahoe is much more than a lake and a Lake Tahoe vacation home rental is much more than a place to stay. Few places offer vacationers the array of activities that Lake Tahoe does. This can perhaps be attributed to the fact that its borders lie in two different states, or perhaps it's because its unmatched natural beauty beckons you outdoors where its beauty can best be appreciated. Whatever th
Tips For A Great Family VacationThe biggest mistake you can make when planning a family vacation is not involving the entire family. You probably think that when it comes to vacations, parents know best. But you might be surprised to realize that children, even young ones, can provide valuable input. Children are as exposed to advertising as the rest of us and they have their own ideas about what the family vacation should entai
Rental Booking Tips For VacationersYou've found the perfect vacation rental and now you're ready to book it. Overall, the process should be easy. Hopefully, the owner has attached a calendar showing the property's availability. Most will do this as it makes no sense to pursue a vacation rental property if it's not available at the time you want to travel.
If you've never physically seen the property, you might be nervous about b
Forgo The Hotel - Next Time Choose A Florida Vacation RentalWhy should you choose a Florida vacation rental the next time you're planning a trip away from home? Because there's nothing better than waking up to the sounds of seagulls and the breathtaking views found only along the white, powdery beaches of Florida's Gulf of Mexico coastline. That is, of course, unless you'd rather dance into the wee hours of the morning at Miami's hottest nightclubs and vie
6 Key Factors Successful Vacation Rental Owners Always UseIf you are going to spend money advertising your vacation rental property on vacation rental websites, you want to make sure it is a success. Here are 6 things you can practice which will help ensure you receive the most 'bang for the buck'.
1. SET RENTAL RATES APPROPRIATELY - If you want your vacation property to rent, you must be realistic, optomistic, but not greedy! Set realistic rental rat
