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England's relaxing, uplifting Grasmere Lake District and its holiday rentals

  The Lakes Escape   The Lake District of Cumbria in northwest England, a 5½-hour drive from London and two from Liverpool and Manchester, is a mountainous region and national park renowned for its gorgeous scenery - centering around 19 eponymous lakes - as well as its literary associations with a group of 19th-century "Lake Poets" such as William Wordsworth (one of his most famous poems, "Daffodils," was inspired here), Beatrix Potter (of Peter Rabbit fame), and John Ruskin (a highly…

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Enjoying a vacation rental in a Tuscany vineyard

  Wandering the hilly, narrow cobblestone streets in our home base of Montalcino, a medieval city of interlocking passageways, steps, and alleyways curving around and through and behind and beyond the main square, I reminded myself I was walking through history spanning eight hundred years. Stopping for lunch, I ordered a glass of the house wine. A bottle arrived at the table. When I protested, I was told to drink what I wanted and I would be charged accordingly. Not a bad system, I thought.…

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Hilton Head, South Carolina & 3 of its top vacation-rental communities

Hilton Head Island, off South Carolina's Low Country coast, has been a resort destination for 65 years now, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class beaches, and golf courses. The island's hub is Forest Beach, dubbed its "unofficial dowtown," it includes Coligny Plaza, the best place to go shopping or dining, along with a duck pond in the middle of the plaza. On summer nights the area is especially active, with live music, magic shows, and concerts on every corner (also, head…

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4 of the Caribbean's top luxury rental villas

In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which can be as or more affordable while providing unparalleled privacy and comfort. Here are examples on five islands, marketed through Caribbean Escape, that you'll surely fall in love with! read post

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  • Hi everyone we joined today take a look at www.tuscanyfinerentals.com for holiday rentals in Tuscany Italy. We look forward to hearing from you!

    The best Tuscany rentals - Tuscany Villas Italy
    Tuscany Rentals, premier luxury villa rental provider, indulge in the vacation of your dreams. Great offers, accommodation in Lucca, Siena, Florence,…
  • Italy for Honeymooners

    What is the fatal charm of Italy? What do we find there that can be found nowhere else? I believe it is a certain permission to be human, which other places, other countries, lost long ago." 
    ~Erica Jong


    Is there any place as romantic as Italy? For nearly two hundred years Italy has been the destination of choice for those who are looking to lend the gloss of sophistication to their persona. Between the mouth-watering food, painting-worthy vistas and a language so imbued with romance as to make your heart beat fast just listening to it, is it any wonder that Italy has become one of the top honeymoon destinations of all time? 

    If you have considered or are currently considering an Italian honeymoon you might want to consider look into these top Italian honeymoon destinations.

    Amalfi Coast

    The Amalfi coast is one of the most visually appealing areas on the planet. With breathtaking coastal resorts, pristine white beaches and a sultry Mediterranean temperature you won’t regret spending your first days together in such a gorgeous area.

    Here are two Barclay International Group villas which are actually large enough that you could bring family or friends along with you. All have kitchens, of course, for those romantic meals for two!

    Abelarda 
    Villa Il Gioiello

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    and here are a few apartments within villas that will offer an unforgettable holiday:

    Villa Amore 
    Fior di Limone 


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    Venice

    It doesn’t matter which movie you watch, nearly every movie that mentions Venice marks it as being one of the most romantic places on earth. The reality is really not that much different. With food to die for, wines that will leave you slightly dizzy and architecture and art that combine to give you the glorious sense of being cast headlong into the past, especially when you hear the gondoliers calling to each other in the moonlight.

    Barclay International Group’s Venice apartments are extremely affordable! Take a look:

    Cannareggio 
    Garibaldi 
    Raffaele 


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    Rome

    From fantastic midnight espressos to architecture that will have you dreaming of millennia gone by, Rome has something for everyone. While Venice and Florence tend to be more “proper” as far as modern music and fashions, in Rome – anything goes and not only will you find the beauty of the past, but you’ll also find the modern lying cheek to cheek with the ancient in a heady and romantic mix.

    Barclay International Group has a wide selection of apartments in Rome which can be seen here.

    To select just a few:

    Cinque Colori 
    Residence Palazzo Al Velabro
    Emanuele 


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    Florence

    For those who are more drawn to the pastoral and artistic beauty of Italy, Florence is the perfect choice for a honeymoon. Here you will get all of the beauty of the Italian language, the deliciousness of the food and wine, but without the chaos that cities like Rome tend to include as part of their appeal and which might very well be more appealing to a couple looking to spend their first days together as husband and wife.

    Again, Barclay International Group has a huge selection of apartments in Florence, as seen here

    A few examples:
    Giorgio 
    Guelfo 
    Residence Palazzo Ricasoli 


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    Tuscany

    For sheer sensuous pleasure you need look no further than Tuscany. From fine art to fine wine to extraordinary scenery that encompasses mountain paths, rolling hills, seacoast and islands, there’s always something wonderful to gaze upon and explore. Aside from Florence, you’ll want to select from Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano and Lucca. Any and all can be a perfect location for an absolutely stunning honeymoon. 

    Barclay International Group offers villas of many sizes in Tuscany but here are a few apartments in villas that lend themselves especially well to parties of two:

    La Poggiolaia 
    Pratale 1 & 2 
    Villa Il Pozzo 
    Li Zuti 


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    It doesn’t matter if you love to party or are an art connoisseur Italy has something for everyone and even the most diverse of couples will have no problem in finding a honeymoon destination that will provide them with the memories of a lifetime.

    We are currently updating rates for 2012. If 2011 rates appear, please call us and we will provide updated rates. Also call for more information on these or any other property. We are at 800-845-6636.


    This article was written by Sarah Rigos, founder of the leading cash registry website Starlight Registry, with proposed accommodations added by Barclay International Group.
    http://www.barclayweb.com/DESTINAT/ITALY/ah-abelarda.htm
  • Here's an interesting question, recently discussed on our blog: are vacation rentals safer than hotels?

  • Rundles Morris House: http://www.rundlesrestaurant.com/MorrisHouse.htm 

    Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

  • Can you help one of our members re Caribbean vacation rental ideas?  For more details and to reply, please click on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum.  Thanks so much!
  • PS re this comment--
    Comment by John Lamkin on December 28, 2010 at 11:26pm
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    Here's a 360 degree photo at the resort next door to our vacation rental:

    http://wp.me/pn1J6-6U

    Casa Estrella de Bacalar can be seen at http://CasaBacalar.com.

    We would like to exchange for an equivalent property in Oaxaca, Mexico--preferably around March 2012.  Cheers,  John 

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  • Starting September 1st 2011, Black Sheep Inn is changing its business model to a Retreat & Learning Center. 

    Themes for group stays are: family vacations, yoga retreats, sustainable living, artists - landscape painting, writers’ workshops, astronomy and community aid work: Plus fantastic day hiking in the Andes!

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