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We’re really happy to announce we’ve recently completed the VRMA professional development conference in Washington DC! Here’s our formal news release about the event: Barb and Paul Garfold of Fort Myers Beach Rentals Company Lahaina Island Accommodations recently completed an intensive series of professional development education sessions conducted by an international trade association. Successful completion of the program, which took place in Washington D.C., reflects a commitment to service and professional management. The Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) sponsored the demanding series of professional development sessions focusing on management, employee development, marketing, customer service, operational efficiency, and new industry products and services. The VRMA ... Read Full Story

No matter if you own and manage 1 or hundreds of vacation rentals it is wise to have a personal vacation rental website. It is our experience that bookings will increase if you can show that you are a legitimate vacation rental owner or manager. To create a professional image and increase your chances of being found on internet search engines you should have a personal vacation rental website. Affordability should not be an issue unless you have many, many properties to display and rent. A simple 3 to 5 page website can be designed, hosted and maintained for under $100 per year. There ... Read Full Story

Most vacation rental directories are in the form of a list. Furnished Homes was developed with the Google interactive map for searches. In testing the navigation of the site over the last few months we decided that it would be best to have the option for travelers to view listings by Map and by List. The Furnished Homes list view allows you to mouse over the thumbnail images and they will automatically open to a much bigger view. In this example, we moused over the Taos, New Mexico property. Visitors can also filter the list from top to bottom or reverse by number of ... Read Full Story

Consider a vacation rental instead of a hotel room for your next vacation! Why? • You get more space A variety of sizes, styles and holiday homes types exist within vacation rentals. Units can range from studios to four or five bedrooms, sleeping up to 10 or more guests comfortably. Guests can choose from budget conscious resorts to some of the most luxurious all-inclusive villas available. Vacation Rentals feature some of the most diverse and exciting amenities available. Indoor pools are increasingly common, while outdoor pools can be found at nearly all vacation rental resorts. • You get more amenities Many of the vacation ... Read Full Story

Troon North Golf Course - Scottsdale, Arizona Throughout the Southwestern United States many vacation rental resort communities have re-seeded their fairways and greens and they are looking GOOD! For avid golfers there is nothing better than great greens. Properly manicured greens can absorb a perfect 60 degree wedge shot, produce “true” rolls for putts and are a sight to behold when the weather takes a turn for the worse back East. You will find that golf courses throughout the Southwestern United States and Southeastern US will be in their prime conditions between October and April. Top golf destinations include Tucson & Scottsdale Arizona, Palm ... Read Full Story