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Nov 14, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimeThe structure of a vacation sounds like an oxymoron, as structure and improvisation (that word usually defining a great vacation) seem such like such opposing concepts. But usually, there is organization to a vacation, especially if you rent from a vacation rental firm as a part of a vacation club. I wrote about Demeure, an online travel provider that operates its own travel marketplace, four years ago. I thought then, as now, that CEO and founder Peter Schwartz's vacation concepts are unique to the field, as they have substantial social and philosophical roots. ... Read More | 
Nov 14, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimePeter Schwartz, is CEO and founder of Demeure, an online travel provider that operates its own travel marketplace and licenses its proprietary Marketplace Management System (MMS) to others to power their own networks, allowing travelers, vacation property owners, hoteliers, and industry suppliers to book travel experiences, list properties, and trade in the market. Demeure was founded in 2009 in Waterloo, Canada. ... Read More | 
Oct 18, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoOne of the best ways to get to know a destination is by doing what the locals do, eating where they eat and by putting down your Rick Steves travel itinerary. To do this, it's a good idea to rent a home right in the center of residential neighborhoods, instead of opting for a hotel. ... Read More | 
Oct 3, 2013 | Contributor: Carol DriverArmed with a love of historic buildings, former lawyer Chris Badham and artist Damian Llambias embarked on a project of a lifetime. They ditched their lives in London and bought the magnificent 30-bedroom Huntsham Court, a beautiful Grade II*-listed Victorian mansion located in the heart of the rolling Devon countryside. Recently, we were able to chat with the pair about the purchase, renovations and vision for the manor.... Read More | 
Oct 1, 2013 | Contributor: Victor and Mary Whether it's summer vacation, winter break or a holiday, spending time away from our everyday lives is usually limited to weekends or two weeks off at the most for Americans. In other words, R&R is conspicuously scarce. Regardless, there are plenty of people out there that want to invest in second homes in great locations,not only for ease of access for vacations, but for the purpose of investment. ... Read More | 
Sep 25, 2013 | Contributor: Roger SandsWith over 50 luxurious resorts worldwide, owners with the Marriott Vacation Club (MVC) can walk the Great Wall of China, share the thrill of an African safari, cruise the azure waters of the Caribbean or savor refined wine tastings in California’s wine country.... Read More | 
Sep 4, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWe bet you've been wondering what little Blue Ivy has been up to since her highly publicized birth January 7th. Hanging out in the Hamptons, of course! The New York Post reported that Jay Z and Beyoncé rented a 31,000-square-foot home in Bridgehampton to relax in all of August — for $400,000.... Read More | 
Aug 23, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichNowadays it takes a little more than spas and golf courses to make a luxury resort impressive. Aside from the perfect location, an establishment needs something a little extra and Baha Mar thinks they have exactly that.... Read More | 
Aug 22, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoEmmy and Grammy Award winner Steve Martin is well known for being a comedian, an actor and for successfully venturing into the writing world. If you’re into music, you may also know him as a banjo-playing fiend who’s performed at such stages as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. But did you know he also owns a villa (not surprising), that is currently on the market (kind of surprising), and is being used as a vacation rental in the meantime (yes!)?... Read More | 
Aug 9, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina in Bocas del Toro, Panama is ready to open and offering guests special deals to stay at the luxury resort.... Read More | 
Jul 17, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternChapman Freeborn, the world's leading aircraft charter specialist, has partnered with ONE Authentic Properties, owner of France’s most exclusive villa rentals, on a new all-inclusive luxury travel service. Established in the UK in 1973, Chapman Freeborn pioneered the field of private aircraft charters and now has 35 offices in 25 countries offering unrivaled global coverage.... Read More | 
Jun 18, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamPure Entertainment Group, a Montreal-based event management and high-end concierge company known for providing only the best in entertainment, travel and lifestyle services, is giving their elite members even more ways to stay and play in style: the acquisition of one hundred luxury villas around the world. These new villa rentals are located in over 30 destinations and come in all shapes and sizes�from ch�teaus to mansions to urban hideaways�all complete with staff services, high-end amenities, and a welcome basket of goodies, compliments of PEG. ... Read More | 
Jun 6, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichGlamping has become pretty popular over these recent years, particularly among those who would like to fill that camping itch without sacrificing any luxury comforts. While many resorts cater to this kind of vacation, people in East Hampton are taking the glamping idea and applying it to their home turf — bringing in a tidy profit in the process.... Read More | 
May 7, 2013 | Contributor: Alexa MangrumSituated a short 45 minute skip from the airport, what is being referred to as
"The Lux House," lies at the heart of Buenos Aires, set among the sizzling barrio (that's "neighborhood" to you gringos amigos) of Palermo Viejo.... Read More | 
May 3, 2013 | Contributor: Alexa MangrumSet among the lush Carnic Mountains, Gail Our farmhouse proves setting off on an agritourism adventure hardly means living like a serf. If you aren't familiar with the term, agritourism is essentially a fancy way of saying travelers of this genre enjoy a farm-style environment.... Read More |
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