Back in September 2023, I wrote about something that, on the surface, looked almost trivial: a broken booking process.

A forced cancellation.

A rebooking that couldn’t happen.

Money lost in a system that made no logical sense. It felt absurd. It was absurd.

But it was also something else. It was a warning. The Moment Most People Ignore We’ve all been there.

A glitch. A bad customer service response.

A system that “just works that way.” Most people move on. I don’t. Because in my work—at the inte

In recent years, Airbnb has transformed from a small startup concept into a global travel powerhouse, enabling homeowners to generate additional income and travelers to enjoy unique accommodations. If you’ve ever considered turning a spare room, guesthouse, or property into an Airbnb rental, you’ve likely wondered what it takes to create a space guests will love—and what sets successful listings apart from those that struggle. Launching a thriving Airbnb business involves much more than posting

Harley´s Bar Prague

"Overtourism" is a hot topic these days in the travel sector, and the popularity of a number of destinations continues to burgeon, cities especially in Europe such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Prague, and Venice have found themselves grappling increasingly with its challenges. With the influx of visitors, the delicate balance between tourism and local life is at risk. In response, the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) is implementing measures such as bar-crawl bans and str

Jorge Franganillo

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 and whose local house, Dove Cottage, you can visit), Beatrix Potter (of Peter R

Village Center, Vaqueros, Salta, Argentina

Located in the foothills of the Andes at 4000'above sea level, Vaqueros is a small country village at the northern edge of the city of Salta, Argentina. With a resident population of about 4000 persons, here you will see traditional Argentina Gauchos (cowboys) on horseback making their way around the hamlet, enjoy a small town atmosphere and great low prices in restaurants or local shops.

Enjoy Local Delicacies

Visitors can experience horseback riding on

Silent Waters Villa is a superb location for a family reunion, corporate retreat, destination wedding (seating 54 guests) or just a small group of friends seeking a most unusual holiday experience. Nestled in the hills of Jamaica, overlooking pristine forests and the spectacular turquoise waters of Montego Bay sits a truly remarkable private Jamaica resort property .... an enchanting heaven.

Silent Waters is one of the  most glamorous luxury rental villas in Jamaica.  This award-winning Jamaica

Vacation rentals are popular because they are good value and can accommodate families in a home-away-from-home environment.

The drawback is that picking the right one can be tricky. When I travel, I spend days online looking at pictures and trying to make the right decision. I never know if I should believe the glowing description written by the home owner.

Since the purpose of  "La Jolla Travel Information" is to make sure that you enjoy your time in my hometown, I’ve starting personally checki

Airbnb 101: Using Social Media's Hottest "Places to Stay" Site

By Angie Picardo

with Kaleel Sakakeeny

As Airbnb says, "Find a Place to Stay."
And with participants in 34,183 cities in 192 countries, it's small wonder that the site has become the "go to place" for places to stay. And what may make the popular short term rental site even more popular, is its clever inclusion of neighborhood guides for cities all around the world, just in case a traveler is unsure where to travel to.

Features like this,

Today I headed south on Rt. 11. Through Kailua, past Captain Cook. We turned south on the South Point Rd. and drove the 12 miles to the end of land–”the southernmost point in the USA”. We watched and talked to the local fishermen, walked the cliffs and climbed the rocks out as far as we could go. Stunning, gorgeous. The one lane narrow rutted road, the rock walls across pastures, the cliffs, crashing waves and gray skies all bring England to mind–reminded me alot of Cornwall and Land’s End–not Q

Homeaway Vs VRBO: Which Should You Chose? User Audio Review

Click here for the consumer, Audio Review of Homeaway vs VRBO

Both Homeaway.com  and Vacation Rental by Owner(VRBO)  are widely used vacation rental sites for homeowners who want to rent their homes and make a few bucks. And for holiday or vacation-seekers, who'd rather rent a home in a preferred location, than spend money on a hotel room or inn.

But how do they compare?

We asked a consumer to work both sites on her computer and record h

The historical and imperial Rome unfolds around the Roman Forum and the world’s largest amphitheater, theColosseum, where gladiators sacrificed their lives for the emperor’s favor and the bloodthirsty spectators delight. The archaeological interest of Rome lies buried in the catacombs along the Via Appia Antica and the abundant life is hidden behind the villa-facades of Villa Borghese.

But where the modern, jazzy Rome with bohemian bars is hidden? Read our guide to Rome‘s buzzing life.

Accommodati

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In Post-9/11 World, Many Experts Advocate Rental Apartments over Hotel Stays

In this post-9/11 world, many travelers are turning to rental apartments in lieu of hotel stays for safety reasons and many safety experts are advocating this method to remain inconspicuous when traveling abroad.


One example is frequent traveler Andrew Schrage, travel editor at Money Crashers.com, a personal finance website.

Schrage said that during a recent stay in Budapest, Hungary, in addition t

The Apartment Service, www.apartmentservice.com, has just posted the Global Serviced Apartments Industry Report 2011-12. This is the 3rd report of its kind looking at the worldwide serviced apartment, extended stay and corporate housing industry. 

The report can be downloaded free of charge from our website: (http://www.apartmentservice.com/News_Room/GSAIR2011/GSAIR_2011-12_low_res.pdf)

, or a hard copy can be ordered by sending a message to Bard Vos (bardv@apartment.co.uk) with full address det

This is first in our series of our Tripatini Blog posting,let start my telling more about us and what we do:

Faraway Vacation Rentals is an online marketplace that lists various styles and types of vacation rentals and holiday rental properties around the world.

 We offer the opportunities for owners and property managers to advertise their vacation rentals and vacation properties to local and international travelers alike.

Our site provides a unique medium for potential renters to interact with

Tuscany, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, with its architectural and artistic heritage, boasts dozens of museums, most of them in Florence, medieval towns, and world-famous vineyards.

Nowhere else in Italy are the culture, the climate, the people, the cuisine and the wine, all so very Italian. But before all, settling in a holiday home for a week or twin into the rolling hills of rural Tuscan life may change how you travel for some time to come.

So, where to start:

Decide where you want t

Your own holiday villa with a swimming pool or a private vacation apartment by the beach can be one of the most relaxing holidays that you will ever have. Summer is already here and for those still planning their beach holiday, here is a list of the top 5 countries for holiday rentals this summer, amongst SunnyRentals.com travelers.

1. Portugal

Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for self catering holiday, for many reasons, but the predominantly good choice of budget airlines flying t

Making That “Home Away From Home” Experience For Your Renters

A new and exciting program has been launched by Timeshare Hot List to ease the work load of travel agents! When travel agents become an affiliate with Timeshare Hot List they will receive a complementary travel voucher of their choice, which may be worth up to $2,500 in value!

Timeshare Hot List has put a tremendous amount of time and thought into its clients and would like to do the same for yours. When you refer a client the company pays a 10% referral fee to all travel agents once the transact