In an effort to create location awareness for travelers browsing our network we have released location journals for vacation rental owners and community members. These journals enable you to write information about your location which is helpful to travelers browsing our network. We have included several top categories for you to write about including attractions, dining, weather, and much more. Utilizing this information sharing tool helps save time answering the same questions day in and day out regarding the location of your property(s). This feature also enables you to receive more exposure from travelers reading these location journals.
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This tutorial will cover how to add and edit your vacation rental rates for properties listed in the Vacation Rentals Community at VacationRealty.com. Like all of our releases, the rate manager has been thoroughly tested to ensure property editing, displaying and saving of your rental rate information correctly and accurately. Rates can be modified and edited at anytime by logging into your control panel. Keep in mind there is a 5 minute delay on any rate information that has been recently updated to become visible on your property description page. If you have any trouble viewing this information feel free to contact us for assistance. Read the rest of this entry »
This tutorial will cover how to graphically enhance your listing by using listing themes. These themes were designed for owners advertising their property on the vacation realty community of websites. There are currently 7 themes available. These themes are Country, Ski, Lake, Mountain, Beach, Cabin, and Golf. More themes will be added in the coming weeks to enhance the look of listing pages and geograhpical locations.
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How to use and manage inquiries received on the Vacation Realty Community. This tutorial will cover how to read inquiries and respond to travelers for property owners advertising in on the Vacation Rentals By Owner Community. This tutorial will also cover changing your email address, replying to traveler requests, forwarding inquiries to community members, archiving messages, printing and deleting correspondence from your mailbox. Read the rest of this entry »
How to manage your property on the Vacation Realty Community. This tutorial will cover how to manage your listing for property owners advertising in our Community of Vacation Rentals By Owner. Including but not limited to property descriptions, terms of service issues, amenities, accessibility and location types. Once you have read this tutorial we believe you will have a much better understanding of how to edit and manage your property description. Be sure to read the tutorial if you have questions regarding the property description pages. You may also email us if you need further assistance.
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Arizona is your quintessential family vacation destination. Now, that is an understatement, because Arizona Vacation Rentals can offer a rich and varied vacation experience that few other vacation spots on Earth can offer you and your family. In fact, Arizona abounds in vacation hot spots, and golf courses! Did you know that Arizona boasts more than 300 golf courses?! This is the place to head to if you are planning a golf vacation - plan a visit to a different golf course each day! Read the rest of this entry »
A tropical beach paradise with some of the world’s best beaches - that is Hawaii for vacationers. But there is more in Hawaii: from coral reefs to canyons, to lush valleys and snow-capped mountains to desert-like terrain, to rain forests to volcanoes and waterfalls! Yes, visiting Hawaii is like visiting a mini Planet Earth, a diverse ecosystem that can offer something to every traveler of every hue. What you can do and enjoy in Hawaii vary from island to island, each different from the others and with its own unique charm. Oahu, for example, offers steamy forests and sacred sites while the Hana Cultural Center in Maui allows a glimpse of the ancient Polynesian life. Waikiki here is also one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Big Island is home to the Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park as well as the Hilton Waikoloa Village festival. It is also the home of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with its two active volcanoes, Mauna and Kilauea. In Kauai, vacationers can visit the Fern Grotto, a fern-fringed cave only accessible via the Wailua River, and take in the panoramic tropical views of the Na Pali Coast.
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The Inn At The Summerwind Resort - 8577 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach FL. This unit is beach front, located ON Navarre Beach. Relax and enjoy a piece of southern paradise on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, in a newly remodeled, fully-equipped, Gulf front vacation condo. The white sands which have just been re-nourished and the emerald green waters offer a breath taking vacation for all. Whether you are visiting Navarre Beach as a couple or have children to bring along, you will find lots of activities at The Inn at Summerwind. A wide array of water sports is available including Jet Ski rental’s, sailing, snorkeling and windsurfing. Three ocean front heated pools and three hot tubs are available for all to use. Read the rest of this entry »
This tutorial will cover how you upload and manage your photos for property owners advertising on Vacation Realty. Due to our changing policies photos are now required to keep your listing active in our network. Recently we have contacted many owners who have failed to upload photos. If you are an owner and have difficulty uploading photos this is a must read. We will cover the photo types we accept, the method in which you upload photos (including visual references). Read the rest of this entry »
A vacation on the Emerald Coast of Florida - that is as varied a fare as you can think of at a beach destination. Enjoy the sugar white beaches, bask in the sun, take part in the aquatic adventures in the emerald green waters, the amusement parks, the culture, and the bargain vacation rentals! Florida Panhandle holds outs a fascinating variety of action and adventure for the weary traveler. Destin, for example, boasts the 45-acre Big Kahuna Water Park, with more than 50 attractions, and the Henderson State Park. And in Panama City Beach are the Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the United States; Shipwreck Island Water Park and St. Andrew’s State Recreation Area, considered one of the world’s best beaches. And to experience the pristine, unspoiled beauty of Florida, head to Navarre Beach, with its rivers, forest, bird watching, hikes, and of course, the beaches! Blackwater River State Forest here offers kayaking, swimming, tubing, and horseback riding.
