Andrea Lamond

24

Oct2016

Finding a place to stay with your pet

by Andrea Lamond / October 24, 2016 / Travel Tips

Owner Direct Vacation Rentals offers many pet friendly lodging options to choose from. As each owner sets their own pet policy, there are many owners that do allow dogs and cats to stay at their vacation home. Just search for available vacation rentals with your dates to see a list ... Read More

25

Apr2016

Give your guests the best night’s sleep

by Andrea Lamond / April 25, 2016 / Improve your Guest Experience, Vacation Home Owners

Believe it or not, one of the things your guests will remember most about their stay in your vacation rental home is.... the bed sheets! You know we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed, so that means that guests want a comfy place to rest while on vacation ... Read More

29

Feb2016

Attracting renters in tough times – ways to offer discounts

by Andrea Lamond / February 29, 2016 / Increase your Revenue, Vacation Home Owners

These are tough times for everyone; both you and your potential guests. In order keep your vacation rental home occupied, consider offering a variety of discounts. Here is a list of common types of discounts that you might want to try: Off-Season Discounts The most common discount offered by vacation rental ... Read More

15

Feb2016

Whistler Rental Guide

by Andrea Lamond / February 15, 2016 / Inspiring Destinations, Travel Guides

28

Sep2015

Best vacation rental kitchens

by Andrea Lamond / September 28, 2015 / 'Best of' Lists

A growing trend for many travelers who love to cook is to find accommodations with kitchens that make us feel like we are world-renowned chefs. What more could a “foodie” ask for than a kitchen with personality? Here’s a few of our favs. On ... Read More

Travel Insights for Greater Vancouver – Infographic

31

Aug2015

Travel Insights – Greater Vancouver (Infographic)

by Andrea Lamond / August 31, 2015 / Inspiring Destinations

18

May2015

Finding reliable services

by Andrea Lamond / May 18, 2015 / Improve your Guest Experience, Vacation Home Owners

Finding and managing reliable services for cleaning and maintenance Many vacation home owners choose to manage their own properties to avoid costly property management fees.. A common question arises when making this decision: How can I find quality maintenance and reliable services to help maintain my property? Start by asking your neighbours and ... Read More

06

Apr2015

Weather happens …

by Andrea Lamond / April 6, 2015 / Vacation Home Owners

No matter how well you plan your vacation, weather happens and can sometimes interfere with your guests' arrangements. Look out for unexpected severe weather Severe unexpected weather can challenge the relationship between an owner and guest. Neither anticipates it but it can affect travel arrangements and even access to a home or ... Read More

16

Feb2015

Plan your destination wedding!

by Andrea Lamond / February 16, 2015 / Inspiring Destinations

Destination wedding and/or honeymoon planning guide One out of every ten weddings is a destination wedding. Exotic places provide picture-perfect settings, spectacular backdrops and memorable vacations for any couple starting a new life together. Here are some great ideas on locations as well as reasons to consider a destination wedding and/or honeymoon. Reasons ... Read More

02

Feb2015

Advice for exchanging money

by Andrea Lamond / February 2, 2015 / Travel Tips

How to save money when exchanging money By choosing the wrong venue for your exchange transactions, you can lose several percentage points on every transaction! With a fluctuating world economy and the U.S. dollar selling at varying rates against other currencies, it becomes more and more important to avoid or ... Read More

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