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Summer Vacation Rental Checklist

What's the best way to beat winter blues? Getting the rental process started for this summer's dream beach vacation. In just a few months, you'll be asking, "Why don't we live here all year long?"

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 24, 2013 at 10:44:10 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Summer, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Hamptons, North Carolina
Airbnb for Luxury Seekers: OneFineStay

Instead of a hotel, why not try a luxury short-term rental? A new service offers upscale homes in New York and London, complete with concierge service.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on January 09, 2013 at 2:24:48 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: London, New York City, Brooklyn, Hotels,
Expert Tips for Your Next Vacation Rental

Vacation rentals are hot right now. And while they've been big for a while in Europe, they're gaining ground in the US. So we compiled some expert tips to make sure you rent right for your next trip.

Posted by Jimmy Im on November 30, 2012 at 12:50:18 PM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Tips, Vacation Tips
Onefinestay Provides iPhones for Guests

We all want to avoid bill-lengthening roaming charges when traveling abroad, but London's onefinetstay is offering the cleverest solution we've seen yet—temporary iPhones for guests.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on June 13, 2012 at 4:30:34 PM EDT in Hotels, Deals Tagged: Technology, London, Hotels
Top 10 Villa Rental Companies

We travel for many reasons, not the least of which is to experience a new way of life. Whether shopping for groceries at La Boqueria in Barcelona, or taking an evening stroll through Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan neighborhood, it’s thrilling to blend in with the crowd and live like a local—if even for a moment. And there’s no better way to immerse oneself in a destination than by renting a private villa or apartment.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 24, 2012 at 3:00:00 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Villas, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Provence, France, Italy, England, Costa Rica
How to Rent a Villa in 8 Easy Steps

Renting a villa may seem more daunting than reserving a hotel room, but we’ve simplified the process to eight easy steps—so you can find and book the property that’s perfect for you.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 22, 2012 at 2:00:24 PM EST in Hotels, Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Villas