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MasterpieceRentals.com Awarded VRWD Editor's Choice

vrwd — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:26:00 GMT

MasterpieceRentals.com is a vacation rental portal specializing in luxury vacation rentals by owner. MasterpieceRentals.com is not a broker; it is simply an indispensable set of management tools combined with an economical conduit between the potential renter and property owner. With real-time calendars and multiple photos, this site makes it easy to find luxury condos, cozy cabins, amazing beach homes, quaint chalets, and comfortable cottages in the destination of your choice.

MasterpieceRentals.com provides a visible phone number on each listing so that travelers can easily call and talk directly to the property owners. Each property listing displays very detailed information, making it easy for the travelers to make the most informed decision possible when booking vacation homes. Vacationers can search for properties by type, price and number of bedrooms. They will also be able to refine their searches to find only vacation homes that allow smoking or pets.

Looking for last minute great deals? The ’specials’ section of the website offers discounted vacation rentals. Having trouble deciding where to vacation? Browse the ‘popular vacation destinations’ and you can feel confident you will effortlessly find the ideal experience you’ve been looking for. It’s never too early to book any of the numerous amazing vacation rentals available on MasterpieceRentals.com.

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Cabarete BayWatch Vacation Rental Editor's Choice

vrwd — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Rarely does one arrive at a vacation destination and exclaim, “Wow this is Beyond Belief!” No other words can better describe your emotions as you step out of your taxi and get your first glimpse of Cabarete BayWatch, your luxury vacation rental villa in the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The shocking turquoise blue of the ocean, the magnificent swaying palms, the plethora of multi coloured kites, the miles of white sand that shape the bay, and the roar of the ocean are all elements that combine to trigger emotions you never knew you had! And all of this within plain sight of where you will be spending your well earned Caribbean vacation.
This luxury holiday rental villa is located on the most sought after spot in Cabarete Bay, just steps away from a wide a range of exciting sport activities (including windsurfing, and kiteboarding), wonderful beaches, great restaurants, and hot night life.

From almost every angle in this newly renovated 4-bedroom luxury rental villa you will experience an uninterrupted and awe inspiring view of the ocean, from the private raised sun deck you can admire what is now one of the Dominican Republic’s most sought after bays, cool off in your private pool, or just relax while you read under the shade of your gazebo.

Step through your own private gate directly on to the beach and head into the small and quaint town of Cabarete. Get your hair braided, take a kiting lesson, get a massage on the beach, stop for a Cerveza, or just relax and soak in the sights and sounds of this wonderful Dominican town.

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FindVacationRentals.com Awarded VRWD Editor's Choice

vrwd — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:46:00 GMT

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Findvacationrentals.com is one of the world’s most popular vacation rental portals with thousands of vacation homes by owner offered for short term rental. FindVacationRentals.com allows travelers to browse a wide range of vacation rental listings such as beachhouse rentals from Mexico to Florida, ski rentals in California, Vermont, or Colorado, oceanfront condo rentals from Florida to Hawaii, cabin rentals from Georgia to Maine, beachfront rentals in South Carolina or North Carolina, mountain chalet rentals from Colorado to Vermont, and international vacation rentals all over Europe and in exotic island destinations.

The findvacationrentals.com website is free for travelers and offers robust search capabilities, allowing travelers to enter exact details as to the type of vacation rental they are looking for, including features such as pet-friendly, beachfront, access to ski-in/ski-out facilities, number of bedrooms, and proximity to area attractions. Once the traveler enters their search criteria, the findvacationrentals.com website searches its extensive inventory and connects the traveler directly with vacation rental properties that fit their desired criteria, allow the traveler to view availability of the rental online, and connects the traveler directly to the vacation rental owner.

Vacation rental owners may list their vacation homes with findvacationrentals.com by paying a simple annual fee. Listing with findvacationrentals.com gives owners the opportunity to get exposure to thousands of travelers from all over the world each month, which in return will most likely generate increased bookings and revenue.

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Live Like a German - VRWD Editor's Choice

vrwd — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:23:00 GMT

Live Like a German

Wouldn’t it be nice to experience Germany like the locals do? The Kraft family offers vacationers information on how to do just that. Their mission is to provide travelers with an authentic vacation in Germany by immersing you in German culture.

The Kraft family provides you with detailed destination guides written by local
residents, comfortable vacation rentals in selected locations, plenty of travel resources about Germany, a comprehensive Germany travel guide, and all of the insider tips that will make your vacation in Germany memorable and trouble-free. In addition, they provide you with personal advice and guidance to help you to plan your trip, so that you can truly “live like a German” on your vacation.

They currently have destination guides and vacation apartments available for small villages, historic “Old Towns,” and alpine villages in Hesse and Bavaria. They
also offer authentic, freshly home-cooked German dinners, personal tour guides, childcare and babysitting services, housekeeping services and even a personal telephone “hotline” where you can call 24/7 for questions or assistance. Past guests have reported to have had great vacation experiences following their recommendations.

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Newman-Dailey Resort Properties - VRWD Editor's Choice

vrwd — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:27:00 GMT

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is well-known in the vacation rental business for a superior staff and a philosophy of excellence. Dedicated to managing quality vacation properties along the beautiful stretch of pristine, sun-drenched Gulf Coast of Destin and the Beaches of South Walton, they have provided thousands of visitors with exciting and memorable vacations in the Destin area for over twenty years.

Along with exquisite vacation rental properties, Newman-Dailey also has a full-service real estate division, licensed by the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, with extremely knowledgeable and friendly agents. They have been voted the Best Real Estate Company on the Emerald Coast in 2003 by Emerald Coast Magazine and The March of Dimes.

Newman-Dailey has a fully-staffed association management division, which currently manages some eighteen associations, totaling over one-thousand individually-owned properties.

Newman-Dailey was co-founded by Jeanne Dailey in 1985. Jeanne soon became the sole owner of our growing company in 1988. She has since led Newman-Dailey to become one of the most successful companies along Florida’s Emerald Coast, specializing in resort real estate services – from vacation rentals and property management to association management and real estate sales.

Destin and the Beaches of South Walton offer plenty of things to do while enjoying your stay. Soak in the sun along our Emerald Coast, where you’ll find sugar-white sands that squeak beneath your toes and crystal-clear water perfect for relaxing. For the avid golfer, the area offers dozens of championship golf courses, each with its own unique charm.

For those who love to shop, Destin and South Walton offer plenty of opportunities. Visit the nation’s largest factory outlet center, Silver Sands Factory Stores, where you’ll find nearly every designer outlet imaginable along with great restaurants and eateries. For Destin’s newest shopping experience, visit the Destin Commons where you’ll find high-end designer stores, a movie theater and restaurants.

No matter what you would like to do while along the Florida Gulf Coast, feel confident that when you book your vacation with Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, they will help you create vacation memories that will keep you going back year after year.

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Haddon House Vacation Rental Home - VRWD.com Editor's Choice

vrwd — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:28:00 GMT

Haddon House, located in Metro Vancouver, offers you a rare opportunity to vacation in one of the world's most beautiful cities while staying in a quiet, upscale neighbourhood. Only 15 minutes from the excitement of downtown Vancouver, this elegant 4.5 star rated heritage home is a peaceful haven just steps from Burnaby's Deer Lake.

This 2800 sq. ft. home is luxuriously furnished with modern amenities and surrounded by views of British Columbia's Coastal Mountains. The Dutch Colonial style of this professionally decorated 3-bedroom and 3.5 bathroom heritage home was lovingly maintained throughout a complete renovation in 2007. Updated to offer you modern amenities such as wireless internet, in-floor bathroom heating, pillow-top mattresses, and flat-panel televisions in each bedroom, Haddon House provides the perfect setting for your corporate retreat or family vacation. All three bedrooms are elegantly furnished with a king or queen size bed and plush armchairs. There are three bathrooms, two of which are ensuite, as well as a powder room off the main floor.

In the library you will find a host of tourist information; a desk with phone, laptop, printer and wireless internet access; as well as a kitchenette area. On the main floor, the dining and living rooms seat 8 guests comfortably, with a baby grand piano, handsome fireplace and beautiful garden views. Cooks will delight in the gourmet kitchen spaciously designed with a professional range, stainless steel appliances and a cozy breakfast nook. Enjoy the vast rear deck outfitted with a natural gas barbeque and plenty of seating area. With ample room for parking and open spaces for your pet to explore, the estate-sized gardens are lush, yet useable.

One block from Haddon House lies Deer Lake - one of Metro Vancouver's best-kept secrets with its abundance of walking and biking trails, canoe and paddle-boat rentals and picnic areas. Also within easy walking distance is the area's cultural hub with live performances taking place year-round. Drive a short 5 minutes to British Columbia's largest shopping mall, or park your car for the day and take a 15-minute Skytrain ride into the heart of Vancouver's downtown.

While you vacation at Haddon House you’re free to have exclusive use of all the home has to offer. There is a separate self-contained hosts' suite in the basement, permitting the hosts to offer you additional concierge services, if desired. These would include assistance with tourist information and directions, dining and other reservations as well as drop-off at train and public transport stations.

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VRBO.com - Editor's Choice

vrwd — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:30:00 GMT

VRBO stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner and is known as the go-to vacation rental site for travelers. VRBO created its first web page in 1995 in order to advertise a Breckenridge ski rental condo. VRBO’s mascot, the traveling teddy bear, ‘visits’ several of the listed properties and provides insider reviews on the web site. Before booking, get the low-down on your prospective vacation rental from someone who has already stayed there.

VRBO provides the most reliable, inexpensive method for vacation property owners and rental managers to expose privately owned vacation homes, condos, cabins and other privately owned vacation properties to the vacationing public. VRBO is a great vacation rental portal for travelers to find rental properties and for owners to advertise their properties to a large audience of travelers.

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Cedar Lake Lodge in Michigan - Editor's Choice

vrwd — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:20:00 GMT

This new lodge style home is nestled amidst towering hardwoods and features fantastic views of Cedar Lake. Watch the wildlife roam through your private 2 acres and on your 100' of private frontage on Cedar Lake.

Off the beaten path yet right in the center of one of Northern Michigan's most desired vacation destination spots. Cedar Lake Lodge is located just west of downtown Traverse City. You're only minutes from such areas as Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Old Mission. Experience the best that Northern Michigan has to offer.

Amenities include: A Pontoon Boat, Pool Table, Water Trampoline, Boat Dock, PS2 with Games, 2 Satellite TVs, separate TV viewing area for kids, Movies, fire pit, Sand Box, Swing Set, Board Games, 2 Kayaks, Paddle Boat, gas log fireplace (in addition to central heat), Central AC, Private Water Frontage on Cedar Lake and over 2 acres of Privacy.

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HomeAway has been assigned the 1st Editor's Choice Award from VRWD.com

vrwd — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:36:00 GMT

VRWD.com is pleased to assign the first Editor's Choice Award to the provider of the world's largest vacation rental marketplace, HomeAway.com. HomeAway is a leading vacation rental web site with over 115,000 listings of apartments, condos, houses, and more. Founded in 2005, HomeAway now operates the top vacation rental sites in the US, UK, Germany and France. HomeAway.com provides an unrivaled selection of vacation homes in almost every world travel destination, from California to the UK, and beyond. In 2007 HomeAway.com experienced rapid growth in both listings and site traffic, and the site continues to grow.

Travelers use the service on HomeAway.com for free. Browse through HomeAway’s listings in destinations all over the world. What type of vacation are you looking for? A weekend at the lake? A family ski trip? A golf getaway? Search refinements on HomeAway.com make it easy to find the vacation rental that best fits your itinerary. Just plug in your travel preferences, such as location, rental size and type and search through the vacation homes that meet your preferences.

For ski trips, consider a cabin rental with ski-in/ski-out access. For beach vacations, choose a condo or cottage on the shore. Search refinements also include options for budget or luxury rentals and special needs like wheelchair accessible or pet-friendly vacation rentals. Amenities like indoor hot tubs, backyard swimming pools and flat screen TVs are also available in many vacation homes. Traveler reviews of certain vacation rentals provide an insider’s perspective on the vacation home before you even inquire - another way HomeAway works to improve your vacation experience.

When you find your ideal vacation rental, check the online availability calendar and query the owner directly. You may also ask owners about additional services or requests for housekeeping or nearby activities.

Property owners who list their vacation homes with HomeAway.com pay a simple annual fee. Listing with HomeAway.com gives owners the opportunity to get exposure to travelers from all over the world each month. HomeAway.com provides an efficient marketing channel for driving inquiries and bookings. Maximize the impact of your message by opting to appear on HomeAway.com and three other web sites! Plug into HomeAway.com’s Owner Community for regular tips, updates, and seminars to ensure you get the most from renting out your vacation home.

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