Surf Blog
Fishing at Beachwood Resort. Who Knew?
Published on 11/01/12 by Martin, Jackie D. — Two recent visitors had the time of their life exploring every fishing area in the North Beaches area. From what we can tell it looks like they got their limit of fish and fun too.... read more
New Again - 50 Year Old Beachwood Resort Joins Goldener Network
Published on 07/16/12 by May, William Victor — Beloved family friendly Beachwood Resort has undergone a major renovation of Guest Bungalows, Clubhouse, infrastructure and landscaping. The enchanting tree tunnel entrance remains and now opens out to its own towering light house.... read more
Good news comes to television from unexpected source
Published on 06/15/12 by May, William Victor — After decades of criticizing television for its negative portrayal of news, dramas and other shows an unexpected source of good news comes from reality TV with unreal situations but very real human reactions.... read more
Tourism Destinations are Killing Tourists
Published on 06/01/12 by May, William Victor — Tourism is a clean, responsible industry that brings in visitors anxious to shop, attend events, tour attractions, rent lodging, and pay the taxes that go with them. So why do local government officials kill vacation rentals and turn away the easy spending guests who want them?... read more
Glorious Days on Washington State Beaches
Published on 05/15/12 by May, William Victor — It is time to plan your summer at the beach? Vacation Rental managers are not yet sold out but will be soon. To get your choice place get off the couch and make that call today.... read more
Oh No, Mount Rainier Has Disappeared
Published on 04/15/12 by May, William Victor — Mount Rainier disappeared today. Poof. Gone. I looked up and it was missing from the horizon. Reminded me of the day, 20 years ago, when Mount Saint Helens disappeared.... read more
Twas the Night before Vacation Rental Christmas
Published on 12/31/11 by Covey, Jan — The Christmas and New Years Holidays are a big season in almost every vacation rental market. Read how one plucky manager gets through the hub bub.... read more
Welcome to the New Beachy Day
Published on 10/20/11 by Simmons, Sharon — BeachyDay Vacation Rental Managers, in Westpoirt, Grayland and Toekland washington have joined the Vortex Organizaiont and Sunspot Vacation Rental network.... read more
March, April & May best months to visit old & green land of Umbria
Published on 02/02/11 by Nuzzaci, Giuseppe — The Umbria region is located exactly in the middle of Italy . And it’s the best charming headquarters to stay and to discover all the central Italy regions: from the now commercial Tuscany to the most wild and real Umbria, Le Marche and Lazio. From Florence to Perugia, From Siena to the medieval Gubbio, from Pisa to the Spiritual and lovely Assisi, from Rome to Cortona, from Spello to Ancona or to the see of the funny Emila Romagna region with the towns of Riccione and Rimini.... read more
Bill Gates' Favorite Burger Joint
Published on 12/01/10 by May, William Victor — Over the decades there have been numerous stories here in the Northwest U.S. about how the favorite restaurant of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, was an old fashioned burger stand not far from Microsoft's campus. You might like it too.... read more
Become a Vacation Rental Angel
Published on 03/01/10 by May, William Victor — Operating a vacation rental business can be fun and profitable but it also an opportunity to do some good in the world. Now property owners and managers can do that by participating in a public program that offe... read more
Complaints, Compliments and Compassion
Published on 11/18/09 by May, William Victor — She wanted to go to the beach. It was to be a special trip with her daughter who had special needs. Larger homes were her preference, but a plain ocean front condo was her budget. She asked for a first floor home and a vendor to provide oxygen.... read more
Remembering the "Thank You" Game
Published on 09/01/09 by May, William Victor — Surprises are great. And thank you's are best. In an industry like property management that requires attention to detail, constant supervision and reconciliation of occasionally conflicting goals between guests and owners it is too easy to forget the little personal things that make life worth liv... read more
World's First Vacation Rental Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Published on 03/18/09 by May, William Victor — The every increasing cost of advertising on the mammoth impersonal vacation rental listing websites has spawned innovation. On April 6th, the Vacation Rental Industry Association, with the help of Plumbob Publishing is unveiling the first every Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Vacation Rentals. T... read more
Barack Obama Endorses Vacation Rentals
Published on 11/24/08 by May, William Victor — The next President of the United States has effectively endorsed the entire concept of Vacation Rentals by renting a private home in Kailua on the North Shore of Oahu, a Hawaiian Island. He is staying there for a week with his wife Michelle and two daughters. He is staying at a secluded beach re... read more
Vacation Rentals: Something Knew
Published on 05/07/07 by Kinkaid, Ana M. — Vacation Rentals are the newest member of the hospitality industry and it's important for guests to know what makes vacation rentals so unique. Unless we articulate clearly what makes a vacation rental (or VR) so special, we will be confused with other lodging formats in the industry. Here are som... read more
Donate a Week
Published on 04/12/05 by Cain, Christopher S. — If you use or rent your vacation property 100 percent of the time, don't bother to read this article. If, however, you have some vacant weeks that you cannot rent, trade, or barter, here's another option: Give them away. Donate a week to your favorite charity. Many fund raisers hold events includ... read more
Privately-Owned Vacation Property Offers Outstanding Value to Renters
Published on 03/08/05 by Cain, Christopher S. — In November, 2004, my wife Terry and I visited Paris for seven days. We stayed in a postage stamp sized hotel room in the Latin Quarter about two blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral. We toured the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Versailles, Sainte-Chappelle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Musee d... read more
Vacation Rentals In Afghanistan
Published on 09/05/04 by May, William Victor — I kid you not. The LA Times is reporting that Estullah Rooz, after years of fighting Soviets, rival Mujahedee and the Taliban, the man known as the Commander Mullah is going corporate. And how you say? Well, he's building the first Swiss designed and pre-fabricated Vacation Rental homes on Lake Qarg... read more
The Trouble With Hotels
Published on 04/06/04 by May, William Victor — Can anyone tell me why a family would stay in a Hotel for their vacation? I was reminded recently of how distressing it can be when we visited the famous Waikiki Beach area of Hawaii. Penny and I hadn't spent much time there for 20 years but my 14 year old son decided there were things he just nee... read more
