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Tips And Tools To Avoiding Holiday Home And Vacation Rental Scams

June 17, 2018

It is a rare occurrence in the world of luxury villa rentals when a guest gets scammed. But it can and does happen occasionally. Here are tools and tips to avoid these scams and cheaters who offer fake homes, take deposits and run, or other tricks used by criminals who want to steal your money and time without giving you a villa holiday in return.

Finding The Home

Is the luxury villa owner advertising the home on only one site? Or, is the home on a number of vacation rental websites where owners will typically seek publicity and marketing to increase bookings? The more places the home is being marketed, the more likely it is a legitimate rental. The number of complaints about a fraudulent rental would soon get the home deleted from multiple sites, leaving the scammer with few options to find new victims.

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What’s So Great About Travelling Alone

June 9, 2018

The hardest decision that faces most gap year and career break travellers is not choosing between Africa, Asia, Europe or South America. Nor is it, packing the complete world travel guide (just in case) or a lifetime supply of insect repellent. Choosing whether to travel with friends or to go it alone is actually the most important decision youll ever make, and its one that will affect every aspect of your trip.

Whether youre 17 or going on 70, if you havent ever been away by yourself before, it can seem like the most terrifying thing in the world. Though it seems incredibly daunting, boldly going where youve never gone before can be a fantastically liberating experience. Travelling alone gives you the freedom to go wherever you want and do whatever you want; all you need to do is make sure that you make the most of every opportunity and experience along the way!

A little soul searching

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Pet-Friendly Hotels for Any Occasion

June 4, 2018

Whether traveling for fun or business you may need to find pet-friendly hotels if you wish to take your furry companion along with you. Taking your pet with you can make planning a trip much more complicated. However, for many people their pets are members of the family and leaving them behind is not an option. You would not consider leaving your child behind while you traveled, and they cannot imagine leaving their pets behind.

There may be times when they need pet-friendly hotels for a week or two at a time if they are traveling, either for stud services or to evaluate people who wish to purchase one of their dogs or cats. Some hotels have seen this need and taken steps to accommodate these travelers. It can still be difficult to find pet-friendly hotels in the areas where you need to stay, so it may be best to hire a travel agency to make the arrangements for you.

There are travel agencies who specialize in making arrangements for people who wish or need to travel with their pets. Consulting a travel agency that specializes in travel arrangements for people with pets can save you valuable time and money. Because they specialize in this area they know which pet-friendly hotels are likely to be found in the areas where you need to travel. This makes finding suitable accommodations easy for them and alleviates a lot of your stress when traveling with a pet.

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Rv Covers Protect Your Recreational Vehicle For 339 Days Each Year

May 30, 2018

Vacations in a recreational vehicle (RV) have several advantages over other kinds of vacations. RV vacations are flexible and convenient; you are at liberty to travel anywhere you wish at any time that suits you. On an RV vacation, you can enjoy the comforts of home as you travel to new places, and you can enjoy more quality time with family, including the pets. RVs are also a more affordable way to vacation, according to studies comparing vacation costs. The results of this increased recognition of the advantages of RV vacations can be seen in the rise of RV sales, and sales are projected to continue rising over the next year or more, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).

One may wonder, though, what happens to RVs when they are not out on the road. A 2005 University of Michigan study authorized by the RVIA discovered that RV owners are on the road 26 days each year, on average. This leaves approximately 339 days when the RV is not in use. Where does the RV “live” when its owners are not taking a vacation? While an enclosed garage or storage area is the ideal location to store an RV for any length of time, most owners don’t have facilities like these at hand. More often than not, an RV sits on a homeowner’s property or at an outdoor RV storage facility. Harsh weather, moisture, sun, insects, birds, dirt, and other debris can take a heavy and expensive toll on an RV, so the best way to protect an RV is with RV covers. RV covers are a necessary accessory for ensuring that your mobile vacation home stays in top shape until the next time you want to take it on the road.

There’s a proper RV cover to fit just about every kind of RV, from Class A and Class C to travel trailers, folding campers, truck campers, and 5th wheel RVs. Be sure to select the appropriate cover for your particular RV so that you know it will fit properly. RV covers can be custom made, too, for those who want an even better fit or special features. Just any kind of RV covers won’t do, though. RV covers should be made from a robust, but breathable material. You’ll want a material that can resist harsh weather conditions, but also prevent moisture from becoming trapped and developing into mold and mildew. Some RV covers come equipped with access panels, making it easier to reach different parts of your RV without having to remove the entire cover to do so.

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Rentals Versus Hotels

May 21, 2018

It’s a very modern question but an important one nonetheless: why should you choose a vacation sublet over a traditional hotel? Although renting out one’s home or apartment has been a tradition for years, it has only been recently that the vacation rental industry has been booming. While the industry has mainly been dominated by giants like HomeAway and VRBO, there are also up and coming sites like us at MetroFlats.com. However, this article is not about the choice between different vacation home sites; it’s about the choice between vacation homes and traditional homes. Obviously I will be arguing on the side of vacation rentals, but I believe I have many convincing arguments to prove that it is much better for your vacation and your wallet to choose sublets over hotels.

The most obvious reason to choose a vacation home rental over a hotel is the price. Particularly in big cities like New York, hotel prices can be extremely expensive. It is not uncommon to see a large amount of hotel rooms in NYC costing upwards of 300 dollars a night. If you look at the link I provided to Hotels.com, you’ll see that most of the cheaper rooms have very low ratings. With vacation apartments, especially from MetroFlats, rarely do any of our listings crack $300. I’m certainly not going to say there are none that are a bit pricey; there are some. However, the vast majority are around $100. And with the amount of vacation rental amenities included with them, they are worth every penny.

Amenities are my next point. With the most basic hotel room, the most you could hope to get from your room is a wide variety of channels and room service. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to get a Hotel video on demand system, maybe even with video games. Vacation rental apartments, on the other hand, include tons of amenities. Whether it’s a full kitchen to cook your own food or big screen TVs, you will get all the luxury at affordable prices. Check out some of our New York rentals to see more examples of the additions you will get with your rooms.

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