Luxury Vacation Rentals, Luxury Vacation Villas
Oct 05
The most visited attractions are breathtaking sites that attract people like magnets. Tourists flock towards them for all types of vacations. For instance, some luxury vacations are planned to the last detail around these sites. These sites are located in all corners of the world and are striking to everyone, regardless of culture or origin.
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Tags: London, lucury vacation, New York, Niagara falls, Paris
The most visited attractions are breathtaking sites that attract people like magnets. Tourists flock towards them for all types of vacations. For instance, some luxury vacations are planned to the last detail around these sites. These sites are located in all corners of the world and are striking to everyone, regardless of culture or origin.
Vacation rentals that surround these attractions are always occupied and stand as prime rentals. The most popular attractions come in all shapes and sizes, whether they are man-made parks, beauties of nature, neon crossroads, architectural wonders; these sites are all mind blowing. Here are some of the top visited attractions around the world according to Forbes.
-Times Square, New York City, NY:
35 million
-National Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. (Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the war memorials):
About 25 million
-Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.:
16.6 million
-Trafalgar Square, London, England:
15 million
- Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif.:
14.7 million
- Niagara Falls, Ontario and New York
14 million
- Fisherman’s Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, Calif.:
13 million
- Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea, Tokyo, Japan:
12.9 million
- Notre Dame de Paris, Paris, France:
12 million
- The Great Wall of China, Badaling area, China:
About 10 million
- The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina:
9.2 million
- Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan:
8.5 million
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Oct 05
Which tourists hold on the least to their wallets? As it turns out, Germans, Americans and British tourists are the biggest spenders. These are all tourists with access to great amount of knowledge and money to spend on great experiences such as vacation rentals. These tourists know where to spend their money in order to [...] [...more]
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Tags: Germany, luxury vacation, United Kingdom, United States
Which tourists hold on the least to their wallets? As it turns out, Germans, Americans and British tourists are the biggest spenders. These are all tourists with access to great amount of knowledge and money to spend on great experiences such as vacation rentals. These tourists know where to spend their money in order to get the most satisfaction, as well as the best luxury vacations.
It is interesting to note that European tourists are less afraid of spending, depending on where they travel; the euro being stronger than the American dollar gives Europeans greater buying power in a lot of places.
A Great way to vacation is to put money on vacation rentals that are well worth-it. Here is a list of the ten biggest spenders by nationality, according to the World Tourism Organization.
1. Germany: $ 83.1 billion (in 2007)
2. United States:$ 76.2 billion (in 2007)
3. United Kingdom: $71.4 billion (in 2007)
4. France:$36.7 billion (in 2007)
5. China: $29.8 billion (in 2007)
6. Italy: $27.3 billion (in 2007)
7. Japan :$26.5 billion (in 2007)
8. Canada:$24.8 billion (in 2007)
9. Russia: $22.3 billion (in 2007)
10. South Korea: $22 billion (in 2007)
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Oct 05
A tourist is anyone travelling outside of where they live for longer than 24 hrs. Tourists go around the world for all purposes (business, leisure, recreation). People love travelling to new countries, whether in hotels or vacation rentals, learning to appreciate exotic places. Luxury vacations are wonderful escapes for wealthy people who like getting pampered [...] [...more]
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Tags: France, luxury vacation, Spain, tourism, travel, United States
A tourist is anyone travelling outside of where they live for longer than 24 hrs. Tourists go around the world for all purposes (business, leisure, recreation). People love travelling to new countries, whether in hotels or vacation rentals, learning to appreciate exotic places. Luxury vacations are wonderful escapes for wealthy people who like getting pampered in exotic countries and locations.
Some European countries are very popular destinations for vacation rentals and recreational activity. Asia is also very popular as globalization makes it easier for people to travel and for global business to take place. People are now able to venture almost everywhere on this planet. Here is a list of the 5 most visited countries in the world.
1. France: The land of wine and cheese takes the number one spot. People are attracted by the food, the language, the culture and history of this wonderful country. Paris is one of the most popular capitals in the world. The south of France and its beaches is also a prime destination.
(81.9 million, 2007)
2. Spain: A vibrant land known for, among other features, flamenco music, bullfights, sunshine, its islands and beaches. Barcelona is a perfect example of a pulsating city growing in popularity every year.
(59.2 million, 2007)
3. The United States: The land of opportunity. A land known for so many aspects, from its movies, music, diverse population, and incredible landscape from sea to shining sea.
(56.0 million, 2007)
4. China: One of most populated countries in the world, China is reaching for the top as their economy is booming.
(54.7 million, 2007)
5. Italy: The land of Pasta, historical Rome and beautiful and sunny country sides of Tuscany. Although Italy gets almost half as many visitors as France, it is still a very popular destination among tourists from all over the world.
(43.7 million, 2007)
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Oct 02
Going Skiing is a luxury that many cannot go without. There are a few top luxury ski destinations that you can fall in love with. When you set off on your adventure, it is only normal that you might want the finest. From ski vacation rentals to top luxury ski destinations, you want the [...] [...more]
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Tags: Ski, travel, Vacation Rentals
Going Skiing is a luxury that many cannot go without. There are a few top luxury ski destinations that you can fall in love with. When you set off on your adventure, it is only normal that you might want the finest. From ski vacation rentals to top luxury ski destinations, you want the best of everything. You want services at your fingertips, such as private chefs and housekeepers. You want to enjoy activities personally tailored (i.e. personal yoga sessions, private helicopter runs). Ski resorts become your private playgrounds with everything from Ski mobiles to empty slopes all to yourself. Let yourself be drawn to the top luxury ski destinations that are out there. Here are a few examples of luxury spots you might not be able to resist:
Aspen, Colorado knows luxury very well. In this world-renown location, you certainly get to choose exactly what you want. At The Hyatt Grand Aspen, you can have the exclusive penthouse 45, with two outdoor hot tubs and incredible views overlooking town ($ 2500 per night).
Telluride, Colorado is luxury with personality and excitement. You get a nice mountain village offering you its finest, such as big and beautiful ski vacation rentals right in the middle of impressive slopes. Tempter house is a two-bedroom stone and glass wonder sitting on a ridge at 12,200 feet ($5000 per night). Pay $20,000 for a weekend at Tempter house and you’ll get everything luxury and more, including heliskiing.
Whistler, British Columbia just topped its mind-blowing skiing with top luxury lodging and dining. The debut of the Four Seasons Resort Whistler helps it make its mark on the Top Luxury Ski destinations map. Rent Prada outfits from the ski shop. Put on your pre-warmed boots. You are ready for the amazing slopes on your top of the line vacation.
The Yellowstone Club, Mont is where you treat yourself to skiing without crowds. Get your dream ski chalet and enjoy prestigious white slopes with an exclusive bunch that includes, Bill Gates and Jack Kemp.
Mont Tremblant Luxury Chalet
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Oct 02
Marketing a luxury vacation rentals property is not easy. Many owners or managers turn to marketing agreements with multiple vacation rental agencies to gain additional exposure and increase their occupancy level. It is rare to see a luxury vacation rentals home marketed exclusively by only one agency; owners prefer to share a commission rather than [...] [...more]
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Tags: Holidays, Luxury Accomodations, Real Estate, travel, Vacations
Marketing a luxury vacation rentals property is not easy. Many owners or managers turn to marketing agreements with multiple vacation rental agencies to gain additional exposure and increase their occupancy level. It is rare to see a luxury vacation rentals home marketed exclusively by only one agency; owners prefer to share a commission rather than keep the 0% of unrented luxury vacation rentals. A guest should always be careful and avoid scams, specifically the many on the internet. Guests should perform a due diligence on whomever they rent from.
Renters should always rent from a reputable and established agency and feel comfortable doing business with them. Scammers have invaded the internet and created fake companies and fake luxury vacation homes which they advertise on free classifieds such as Craigslist.org. Guests should feel 100% comfortable before booking luxury vacation rentals. They should call frequently and gather information on the vacation rental agency. The internet is a great tool for information about any kind of company.
If the gathered information is not exemplary, guests should skip using that luxury vacation rentals agency altogether. Guests should request the vacation rental agency’s credentials and verify, if indeed, it has permission from the owner to market their luxury vacation rentals.
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Oct 02
Luxury holiday rental properties can be quite expensive. The rental amount can reach up to $100,000 a week. For a regular vacation rental property, it is not uncommon to see owners renting their own property, though, for a luxury holiday rental, an agency is often involved. Guests staying in a luxury holiday rental are very [...] [...more]
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Tags: Holidays, Luxury Accomodations, Real Estate, travel, Vacations
Luxury holiday rental properties can be quite expensive. The rental amount can reach up to $100,000 a week. For a regular vacation rental property, it is not uncommon to see owners renting their own property, though, for a luxury holiday rental, an agency is often involved. Guests staying in a luxury holiday rental are very demanding and rightly so; they demand that everything be just perfect and immaculate. Extreme professionalism is a must and this is why most luxury holiday rental properties are handled and marketed by professionals. Contracts for luxury holiday rental properties involve a lot of negotiation and paperwork that owners often are not willing to do and prefer to outsource to professional vacation rental agencies.
The owners pay a commission but a guest will see the same price whether contracting with the owner or an agency. However, from a protection and comfort point of view, it is more reassuring to have a professional company involved in order to make sure that holidays are stress-free. Owners can sometimes be negligent or unethical; for a management company, such behavior is suicidal.
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Oct 02
The latest trend in tourism is the development of vacation rentals. Within this segment of lodging accommodations, luxury holiday homes became very popular. Travelers find an incredible value in luxury holiday homes.
The value is even more obvious when you calculate the costs on a per room or person basis. Guests also choose luxury holiday homes [...] [...more]
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The latest trend in tourism is the development of vacation rentals. Within this segment of lodging accommodations, luxury holiday homes became very popular. Travelers find an incredible value in luxury holiday homes.
The value is even more obvious when you calculate the costs on a per room or person basis. Guests also choose luxury holiday homes for the comfort that they offer within a luxury environment coupled with spaciousness; it is an unbeatable proposition.
High-profile individuals may have high standards that are more challenging to accommodate in hotels; sometimes it is not even an option for them.
Celebrities wishing to keep a low-profile and preserve their privacy often feel they have no choice but to reserve luxury holiday homes for a relaxing holiday away from paparazzi.
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Oct 02
Luxury holiday rentals can be expensive and it is always a good idea to purchase travel insurance in case the trip needs to be canceled for any reason. The owner of the luxury holiday rentals will refer to the signed contract when deciding whether or not to reimburse a rental amount.
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Tags: Holidays, Luxury Accomodations, Real Estate, travel, Vacations
Luxury holiday rentals can be expensive and it is always a good idea to purchase travel insurance in case the trip needs to be canceled for any reason. The owner of the luxury holiday rentals will refer to the signed contract when deciding whether or not to reimburse a rental amount.
It is crucial that the renter spend the necessary time analyzing and discussing the terms and conditions of the property with the owner during the contract signing phase. Reading and analyzing the contract is tedious but renters should do it for their own protection.
The luxury holiday rentals contract should have clauses that determine the payment schedule as well as cancellation policies. Owners of luxury holiday rentals like to make sure that they can re-rent their property if the guest cancels for any reason. Trip insurance companies are willing to insure guests against this risk.
For information, just type “Trip insurance” in Google to find plenty of companies that will be able to help you. Trip insurance is affordable and strongly recommended, specifically if risks of cancellation are high.
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Oct 02
Luxury vacation rentals change hands on a weekly basis; therefore, owners want to make sure that the property is taken care of with diligence and kept in good condition. At the same time, renters want to make sure that they will not be abused with excessive demands of owners.
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Luxury vacation rentals change hands on a weekly basis; therefore, owners want to make sure that the property is taken care of with diligence and kept in good condition. At the same time, renters want to make sure that they will not be abused with excessive demands of owners.
Walk throughs upon entering and checking out of the luxury vacation rentals help minimize the risk for both parties. The guests and the owners will go through the luxury vacation rentals to make sure that there were no excessive damages as a result of the stay.
In the vacation rental industry, it is assumed that the owner should bear the cost of normal wear and tear of a property and guests are responsible for the costs of excessive damages. It is very important to take the time to perform a detailed walk through of the whole house. We suggest that both owners and renters take pictures of items that have the potential to be a problem. Many luxury vacation rentals owners will have an inventory list for guests to sign. A walk through upon entering and leaving the property should be agreed upon in a written format and signed by both parties to reduce potential issues. These signed documents become part of the contract and will be important, should an issue arise.
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Oct 02
All luxury vacation rentals owners or managers require security deposits to guarantee that renters will take good care of the rented property during their holidays. As a rule of thumb, there is a direct correlation between the value of the rented property and the amount of security deposit required by owners.
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All luxury vacation rentals owners or managers require security deposits to guarantee that renters will take good care of the rented property during their holidays. As a rule of thumb, there is a direct correlation between the value of the rented property and the amount of security deposit required by owners.
Owners of luxury vacation rentals want to avoid excessive risk. Some owners require a cash security deposit in order to avoid the risk of a guest blocking the payment. The amount of the security deposit for luxury vacation rentals vary from owner to owner; there is not really a standard amount.
At the end of the day, it is a negotiation between renters and owners. In the contract, owners will usually state that if damages to the property should exceed the amount of the security deposit, they reserve their right to sue in order to pay for excessive damages. It is crucial that guests understand the contract and agree to all the terms.
When guests take possession of the luxury vacation rentals a walk through is performed with the owner or its agent to make sure that the property is in acceptable condition. This walk through is very important and guests should carefully examine the house and make a note of all defects.
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