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vacation rentals: Why Cap Your Energy Rates Now? - 10/29/08 09:21 AM
 
Where do you think energy rates are headed? According to top analysts and recent news reports, the only direction is "Up".
 
In Michigan, an energy package that will raise residential electric rates by up to 12 percent, require more electricity to be generated by renewable sources and put a cap on competition to the major utilities won final passage in the Legislature.
 
DTE officials said the average ratepayer who has a $75-a-month electric bill will pay an additional $6 to $6.50 monthly next year and $8 to $9 a month in the fifth year as a result of … (0 comments)

vacation rentals: "Vacation Packages" can increase revenue for Vacation Home Rentals - 10/29/08 09:15 AM
 
Traditionally in the travel industry, travelers are accustomed to seeing vacation packages primarily promoted by large resorts and hotels.  A vacation package typically includes stay, meals and activities all for one discounted price.
 
Family travelers generally prefer vacation packages because they simply don't have the time to research restaurants and local activities to plan a successful family vacation and hope they made the right choices not being familiar with a desired vacation rental location.  They just want to "get away" with as less effort as possible.
 
This same principle for "vacation packages" can be applied with vacation home … (0 comments)

vacation rentals: Vacation Home Rentals are Becoming a New Trend "Say-Cations" - 10/29/08 09:12 AM
Many people will travel in the state of Michigan for a stay-cation in all seasons. Many look forward to spending quality time with family and friends, while others simply want to get away and unwind from the every day stresses. Some are looking for peace and quiet, while others are seeking adventure.   There are several advantages to renting a private vacation home.  First, there is usually a lot more privacy in comparison to a hotel or motel! That will vary, depending on location and closeness of neighbors.  Some may offer an outdoor hot tub like at the "The Charmer", a … (0 comments)

vacation rentals: How Can I Receive Additional Bookings for MY Vacation Rental? - 10/29/08 09:08 AM
 
When we entered the vacation rental business in 2005, we really did not know much about the vacation rental business, so I went out and purchased every book I could find on the subject.
 
What I learned was that I quickly needed to build a website to get my properties available on the internet. Upon doing so, I discovered that I need quality links to my website to get higher rankings.
 
Upon searching for high quality links, links that centered around my website theme, vacation, tourism and travel, I discovered the benefits of linking to my local Chamber … (1 comments)

vacation rentals: Do I Need Travel Incentives for My Vacation Rentals Business? - 10/27/08 09:23 AM
If you are a vacation rental or small business owner, chances are you'd like to increase your sales and improve customer loyalty. Here's the secret: give your customers free vacations! We've partnered with almost FREE travel premiums for hotel nights, promotional plane tickets, 2-for-1 cruises, and discount golf memberships. Sounds expensive, right? Well, not here. We'll have your marketing promotion on its way for much less than you'd expect.
 
We have many people asking if they need "incentives" for their vacation rental business. My answer is always the same, "what do you think"?. While we are vacation rental owners, we … (3 comments)

 

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