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VRIA President - 10 Things Vacation-Rental Sites Won't Say
(News Item #0257, 12/14/11) Smart Money Magazine — How to keep your dream getaway from becoming a nightmare. 1. "We're growing so fast..." Since 2008, when Americans spent $24 billion on vacation rentals, the industry has undergone a veritable ... read more »
There aren't any cabins as close to the river as Icicle Riverhaus
(News Item #0240, 07/01/11) LeavenworthSunspots.com — Around the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth Washington state, there are cabins near the river and cabins by the river. But the Icicle Riverhaus is literally perched on the banks of the river. Long a f... read more »
Elk Meadow Chalet named after the frequent Elk that graze the area
(News Item #0236, 06/23/11) CrystalMountainSunspots.com — Visitors come to Mount Rainier for many reasons. One are the large herds of Roosevelt Elk that populate the area. A new vacation rental cabin - Elk Meadow Chalet - was named after these animals that ... read more »
Skiers Rediscover White Pass
(News Item #0233, 01/31/11) Seattle Times Newspaper — WHITE PASS Jim Mowrey's face tells the whole story. Standing at 6,500 feet, atop Paradise Basin, his goggles reflect a too-stunning-to-be-real image of the south face of Tahoma, a lenticular c... read more »
Chateau Timberline Managed by Sunspot Resorts
(News Item #0225, 08/01/10) — Just a few miles outside the South East entrance to Mount Rainier National park in Washington state is the unique Chateau Timberline Hotel (ChateauTimberline.com). Built in the English half-timber st... read more »
Hyak's New Lifts Open for Winter 2010
(News Item #0215, 07/01/10) SummitAtSnoqualmie.com — The Summit at Snoqualmie ski area is building two new ski lifts this summer that will be ready for Winter 2010. This is the news you’ve been waiting for…Summit East will re-open next season with two ... read more »
Breaking Ground on Gondola Project
(News Item #0207, 04/27/10) CrystalMountainResort.com — Preparations for the new gondola began Monday, April 26th, with the demolition of the Market and Bumps Espresso stand, the site where the bottom terminal will be located. The gondola will travel u... read more »
How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental - VRIA President
(News Item #0205, 04/18/10) ChicagoTribune.com — The Rev. Roland Whitehurst laughed in disbelief when asked about his recent family vacation. "It was just spectacular," he chuckled. "I'm speechless." The 59-year-old pastor from Tulsa, Okla., was... read more »
Washington State's Most Remote Luxury Retreat
(News Item #0190, 12/15/09) SunspotResorts.com — Can I invite you to the most remote and luxurious mountain lodges in Washingto State? It is called the Chief Joseph Lodge and sits smack dab in the middle of the state and five miles up from the su... read more »
Friendliest Pet Video Contest Announced by FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com
(News Item #0171, 08/27/09) FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com — Is your pet wacky, weird or just plain wonderful? And do you have a video that will make people laugh and smile? If so you can win. FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com displays pet friendly vacation re... read more »
Skirting the Pitfalls of Private Rentals (Practical Traveler)
(News Item #0131, 10/05/08) New York Times — To save some money on a summer vacation to Puerto Rico, Kim Gismervik decided to rent a house for her family instead of paying for multiple hotel rooms. After scouring the Web for the perfect place, ... read more »
Making the most of hotel alternatives
(News Item #0133, 09/25/08) CNN.com — There's probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend's sofa or camping out. But you don't have to rough it to afford your next getaway. More travelers are bun... read more »
New apocalyptic sign: family "staycations"
(News Item #0125, 08/07/08) Seattle Times Newspaper — Maybe you've noticed the guy in the cubicle next to you looking a little down. He came back to work on Monday with dark circles under his eyes. Had that shellshocked look about him, the one you see... read more »
Fractional Condo Ownership Comes to Pacific Beach
(News Item #0128, 06/20/08) SanDiego6.com — Now that the real estate bubble has burst, what’s next for the housing market in San Diego? How about a second home, or at least a part of it? "The location is amazing," exclaims Jennifer Rooks, ... read more »
Rent a Vacation Home and Save
(News Item #0115, 05/25/08) NA — High fuel costs and a shaky economy aren't causing all travelers to cancel their summer vacations, but they are prompting people to look for ways to stretch their dollars. One way of getting more ... read more »
Skip the Hotel, Rent a House
(News Item #0113, 05/23/08) NA — Vacation season is just around the corner, which means not only figuring where to go but where to stay. One lodging option that is becoming increasingly popular with travelers is vacation rentals. Yo... read more »
Popular Vacation Home Features
(News Item #0099, 01/18/08) RealtyTimes.com — When tourists come knocking at the door of your vacation rental, what will they expect you to offer? Many answers are available in "Top 10 Vacation Home Features Travelers' Seek" offered by Trip... read more »
ABC's Good Morning America Highlights Leavenworth Christmas
(News Item #0038, 11/29/07) ABCNews.com — The premier morning television show - ABC's Good Morning America broadcast Live from the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth Washington on the morning of November 29, 2007. Because the show begins at ... read more »
5 Reasons to Check Out a Non-Hotel
(News Item #0053, 11/11/07) Seattle Times Newspaper — Your next hotel might not be a hotel. It could be a condo, a rental apartment or a home. And maybe it should be. It isn't just that traditional hotels, inns and resorts turn off many travelers. Th... read more »
Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home
(News Item #0096, 08/09/07) Forbes.com — Renting a vacation home has its perks. You're not wedded to one area for longer than a few weeks. There's no dealing with frozen pipes, property taxes or scraping together that down payment. But ... read more »
