“At the beach, life is different, time doesn’t move from hour to hour, but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.”
~ Sandy Gingras

Summer is here. Where are you vacationing this year? Here’s a list of Owner Direct’s top 10 summer destinations of 2013.

Kelowna, BC #128239

#1 Kelowna, BC – The city of Kelowna is situated on the shores of Okanagan Lake in the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley, a four-hour drive from Vancouver. Choose from an array of parks and beaches, hiking and cycling trails, orchards, golf courses and award-winning wineries. Visitors can enjoy everything from wine tastings to unforgettable outdoor adventures of all kinds.

#2 Paris, France – Staying in a Paris vacation home enables guests to embark on a true Parisian experience. Every day, wake up to a view of historical landmarks while enjoying a fresh croissant. Indulge in some of the famous sights Paris has to offer such as the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame de Paris and the Champs-Élysées. For those wanting to get in some more European culture, check out the opera houses or the high end fashion shops and restaurants.

Myrtle Beach, SC #204478

#3 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – The Myrtle Beach area, also known as the Grand Strand, enjoys 60 miles of beautiful coastline. With more than 200 sunny days and a temperate year-round climate, Myrtle Beach is a paradise for beach goers, offering endless hours of swimming, surfing, sailing, and other sun and sand favourites.

#4 Maui, Hawaii – Because of Maui’s superb beaches, exotic scenery, endless activities and magnificent vacation homes, it is known one as one of the world’s best vacation destinations. Maui landscapes range from desert-like to tropical rain forest. Maintained roads and trails throughout much of these areas make hiking tours available year round.

Orlando, FL #203235

#5 Disney World, Florida – This summer, find Disney World vacation home rentals close to one or more of the seven action-filled water venues including Wet ‘n Wild with its flume rides, water slides, sandy beaches, wave pools, multi-passenger rides as well as children’s play areas and picnic areas. At Gatorland, watch action-filled shows featuring alligators, crocodiles and more of Florida’s oldest inhabitants. A visit to Cypress Gardens will thrill with world-famous water-ski performances and amazing exhibits and shows.

#6 Mont Tremblant, Quebec – Mont Tremblant is home to two of SCOREgolf Magazine’s top-10 rated golf courses, an annual Ironman triathlon, the 2014 Ironman 70.3 Championships, a casino, its own blues festival and a race track. But that’s just a snippet of all there is to see and do in this four-season playground. Other activities include zip-lining, hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing, paintball, dune buggies, rock climbing, and rafting. And don’t miss the spectacular ride up the panoramic gondola to the very tip-top of the highest peak in the Laurentiens.

Courtenay, BC #205408

#7 Vancouver Island, BC – Vancouver Island is a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as whale watching, fishing, water-skiing, diving, house-boating, kayaking or sailing. With so much of the island having protected, unspoiled wilderness, any visit here would be incomplete without an excursion to at least one park or nature reserve.

#8 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Sun, sand and warm tropical beauty – that’s Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In this charming coastal city, visitors can experience the beauty and traditions of Mexico from the comforts of their vacation rental. Whether you wish to stay in the tourist zone, discover the traditions of Mexico, visit the open markets, fish, enjoy water sports, or go on a variety of excursions, you will find something to love about Puerto Vallarta.

#9 San Francisco, CA – Many tourists come to ride the famous cable cars or walk on Fisherman’s Wharf. At San Francisco Bay on Pier 39, enjoy an open air festival marketplace. Be surrounded by 2 levels of shopping that include 110 specialty shops and 14 different dining options.  If a bicycle is your form of transportation around San Francisco, you will be happy to know that the city has more than 200 miles of bike paths, lanes and routes.

Sorrento, Italy #201529

#10 Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy – Sorrento is located along the coast of the Gulf of Naples and has fascinated generations of visitors. With many historical landmarks in the area, fabulous beaches and gardens  and breathtaking sunsets that are not to be missed, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are well worth a visit.

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