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Feb
28
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alive&kicking asked:
I would like to take my family on a last final family holiday (4 kids) before thay all leave the nest, but I’m so stuck as to where to go. We can only go either July when everywhere is sooo hot or December where it is not warm enough. My criteria: a villa with space so we don’t get on each other’s nerves, reasonable activity e.g water sports ,the odd theme park and somewhere where I can relax. oldest chilld: 22 youngest 15. Help anyone please
Minta
I would like to take my family on a last final family holiday (4 kids) before thay all leave the nest, but I’m so stuck as to where to go. We can only go either July when everywhere is sooo hot or December where it is not warm enough. My criteria: a villa with space so we don’t get on each other’s nerves, reasonable activity e.g water sports ,the odd theme park and somewhere where I can relax. oldest chilld: 22 youngest 15. Help anyone please
Minta
Feb
26
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Erik Willis asked:
The internet is the main source most people use for making travel arrangements. The internet has opened up the possibilities for finding accommodations. Still, many people have been disappointed when they have secured Algarve villa rentals through the internet. They have arrived to Portugal only to find that the property was not the same as was promised to them when they reserved it through the internet. This can be avoided for travelers, though.
Travelers must keep in mind that when advertising on the internet, companies are free to say virtually anything they want. They can advertise a service in ways that are not honest, only to get people to spend their money on their product. That often leads the purchaser to feel taken advantage of, and for the vacation to be disappointing. Travelers must avoid this type of misleading advertising.
Many travelers have found that by using a local company, they can eliminate the problems associated with internet booking. When a local company is used, travelers are able to find a company that offers a service that is tailored to the area they are serving. That means they are able to focus all of their attention on that one area, which makes their service much better than the bigger companies.
Smaller, independent companies are often also more trustworthy for booking Algarve villa rentals. They depend more on repeat business from their customers, so they do more to offer a satisfying customer experience than many of their larger counterparts. They know they have to satisfy every customer in order to get him or her to come back, so they are willing to do everything they can to make their customers happy.
Many people fall into the trap of going with a larger business, only to be disappointed. Often, large businesses do not have to offer specialized service to their clients because they are worried about the bigger picture. They are not worried about just one person. If one person does not come back, it will not cause their business to falter.
The satisfaction of previous clients should also be researched before booking Algarve villa rentals through a company. A lot can be realized by checking testimonials of previous clients. If people have been happy in the past, that is a good indication that the company offers a great service. If clients have not had anything positive to say about the company, that shows that the company does not go above and beyond to ensure the happiness and satisfaction of clients.
Star Villa Holidays offers all of this and more. They are a local company that offers Algarve villa rentals. As a small independently run company, they are able to give the special attention to customers that clients need when traveling to a new place. They have a history of satisfying their customers, to the point that many customers have purchased their own property in the area and then allowed the company to place their clients in that property. For more information, please visit them online at www.starvilla.com.
Jacenta
The internet is the main source most people use for making travel arrangements. The internet has opened up the possibilities for finding accommodations. Still, many people have been disappointed when they have secured Algarve villa rentals through the internet. They have arrived to Portugal only to find that the property was not the same as was promised to them when they reserved it through the internet. This can be avoided for travelers, though.
Travelers must keep in mind that when advertising on the internet, companies are free to say virtually anything they want. They can advertise a service in ways that are not honest, only to get people to spend their money on their product. That often leads the purchaser to feel taken advantage of, and for the vacation to be disappointing. Travelers must avoid this type of misleading advertising.
Many travelers have found that by using a local company, they can eliminate the problems associated with internet booking. When a local company is used, travelers are able to find a company that offers a service that is tailored to the area they are serving. That means they are able to focus all of their attention on that one area, which makes their service much better than the bigger companies.
Smaller, independent companies are often also more trustworthy for booking Algarve villa rentals. They depend more on repeat business from their customers, so they do more to offer a satisfying customer experience than many of their larger counterparts. They know they have to satisfy every customer in order to get him or her to come back, so they are willing to do everything they can to make their customers happy.
Many people fall into the trap of going with a larger business, only to be disappointed. Often, large businesses do not have to offer specialized service to their clients because they are worried about the bigger picture. They are not worried about just one person. If one person does not come back, it will not cause their business to falter.
The satisfaction of previous clients should also be researched before booking Algarve villa rentals through a company. A lot can be realized by checking testimonials of previous clients. If people have been happy in the past, that is a good indication that the company offers a great service. If clients have not had anything positive to say about the company, that shows that the company does not go above and beyond to ensure the happiness and satisfaction of clients.
Star Villa Holidays offers all of this and more. They are a local company that offers Algarve villa rentals. As a small independently run company, they are able to give the special attention to customers that clients need when traveling to a new place. They have a history of satisfying their customers, to the point that many customers have purchased their own property in the area and then allowed the company to place their clients in that property. For more information, please visit them online at www.starvilla.com.
Jacenta
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Feb
26
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marty m asked:
Where would your IDEAL location be if you stayed in a villa/holiday home whilst on holiday??
Betti
Where would your IDEAL location be if you stayed in a villa/holiday home whilst on holiday??
Betti
Feb
23
rosie_arnold89 asked:
I’m staying in a self catering villa and do want to go out and party a bit!
Kelvin
I’m staying in a self catering villa and do want to go out and party a bit!
Kelvin
Feb
23
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Roger Munns asked:
When the economy is good and people are taking two or three holidays a year, letting out an overseas property and getting good occupancy levels isn’t that difficult.
And with low interest rates, the rentals will cover the mortgage and often leave enough for a profit, and at the end of the mortgage the property is owned outright by the buyer, leaving him or her with a valuable asset good for a pension, or for a retirement home in the sun. Everyone involved, the owner, the bank and the people who rented for a holiday are happy.
But in times of economic troubles the picture isn’t so happy, and it’s at these times that potential buyers should really way up if the area they are considering buying in is a good investment.
The number of people renting villas and apartments abroad drops, the mortgage payments aren’t covered, and if the owner hasn’t got deep enough pockets to pay the shortfall between the rental income and the mortgage the home is repossessed.
But even in times of economic downturns this can lead to a new generation of overseas property owners picking up properties on the cheap, ready to rent out when times get better, and perhaps sale at the top of the next economic cycle.
So where is a good place for new overseas property buyers to look for? The answer is where the holiday markets are still strong despite the recession, where rental incomes might not dip as much as in other areas.
One UK based villa holiday specialist company has analysed which areas produced best booking returns for the 2007 villa holidays season, and Spain came out top. Within Spain it’s important to know which regions - and even narrower - which areas are performing best.
The regions of Spain showing good villa holidays rental potential include the three Balearic islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Majorca. The Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote were also popular last year and expected to be so again in 2008.
On the Spanish mainland the Costa Blanca was the most popular region, the Costa Blanca being made up of areas like Torrevieja, the Jalon Valley and Denia.
Once in a region where holiday villas are for sale look for something that has general appeal but also appeals to a particular market - a golf course is a good example. Menorca is a prime example of where it could make sense to buy close to a golf course.
The island only has one golf course, Son Parc, and if an overseas property buyer was to invest in an apartment or villa close to Son Parc the occupancy rate could be higher than other parts of the island, and the rental prices could be higher than those areas further away from the golf.
Menorca is the second largest of Spain’s three Balearic Islands. The other two islands are Majorca and Ibiza, Majorca holiday villas could also benefit during any recession as it is becoming increasingly popular and taking market share away from other holiday rental destinations.
Daytime summer temperatures hover around 27C in Menorca. Lovely peaceful days are on the menu on this island, a pace that attracts holiday makers in their 50’s and 60’s - who often have the spending power to rent a villa for a week or two, helping the owner with mortgage and other costs of maintaining an overseas property.
Overall the message is clear - in times of an economic downturn be careful where you buy a holiday home if you need to take a mortgage out to finance it. Do some research - and don’t accept estate agents high occupancy levels at face value - the estate agent is after a sale and acting for the seller, not you - do your own research locally first before committing to a sale - and use a lawyer to complete the sale to try and make sure there are no hidden problems.
Ethan
When the economy is good and people are taking two or three holidays a year, letting out an overseas property and getting good occupancy levels isn’t that difficult.
And with low interest rates, the rentals will cover the mortgage and often leave enough for a profit, and at the end of the mortgage the property is owned outright by the buyer, leaving him or her with a valuable asset good for a pension, or for a retirement home in the sun. Everyone involved, the owner, the bank and the people who rented for a holiday are happy.
But in times of economic troubles the picture isn’t so happy, and it’s at these times that potential buyers should really way up if the area they are considering buying in is a good investment.
The number of people renting villas and apartments abroad drops, the mortgage payments aren’t covered, and if the owner hasn’t got deep enough pockets to pay the shortfall between the rental income and the mortgage the home is repossessed.
But even in times of economic downturns this can lead to a new generation of overseas property owners picking up properties on the cheap, ready to rent out when times get better, and perhaps sale at the top of the next economic cycle.
So where is a good place for new overseas property buyers to look for? The answer is where the holiday markets are still strong despite the recession, where rental incomes might not dip as much as in other areas.
One UK based villa holiday specialist company has analysed which areas produced best booking returns for the 2007 villa holidays season, and Spain came out top. Within Spain it’s important to know which regions - and even narrower - which areas are performing best.
The regions of Spain showing good villa holidays rental potential include the three Balearic islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Majorca. The Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote were also popular last year and expected to be so again in 2008.
On the Spanish mainland the Costa Blanca was the most popular region, the Costa Blanca being made up of areas like Torrevieja, the Jalon Valley and Denia.
Once in a region where holiday villas are for sale look for something that has general appeal but also appeals to a particular market - a golf course is a good example. Menorca is a prime example of where it could make sense to buy close to a golf course.
The island only has one golf course, Son Parc, and if an overseas property buyer was to invest in an apartment or villa close to Son Parc the occupancy rate could be higher than other parts of the island, and the rental prices could be higher than those areas further away from the golf.
Menorca is the second largest of Spain’s three Balearic Islands. The other two islands are Majorca and Ibiza, Majorca holiday villas could also benefit during any recession as it is becoming increasingly popular and taking market share away from other holiday rental destinations.
Daytime summer temperatures hover around 27C in Menorca. Lovely peaceful days are on the menu on this island, a pace that attracts holiday makers in their 50’s and 60’s - who often have the spending power to rent a villa for a week or two, helping the owner with mortgage and other costs of maintaining an overseas property.
Overall the message is clear - in times of an economic downturn be careful where you buy a holiday home if you need to take a mortgage out to finance it. Do some research - and don’t accept estate agents high occupancy levels at face value - the estate agent is after a sale and acting for the seller, not you - do your own research locally first before committing to a sale - and use a lawyer to complete the sale to try and make sure there are no hidden problems.
Ethan
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Feb
21
sf_bernardo asked:
I’ll be in Mexico City over the New Years holiday. I’d rather stay in a smaller establishment with good personable service and a lot of character as opposed to a large 4-5 star hotel…I’m having a hard time finding anything that isn’t a hostel. I’m looking for modest accommodations and private bathroom. I plan on being there for 7 days and 6 nights.
Ilyse
I’ll be in Mexico City over the New Years holiday. I’d rather stay in a smaller establishment with good personable service and a lot of character as opposed to a large 4-5 star hotel…I’m having a hard time finding anything that isn’t a hostel. I’m looking for modest accommodations and private bathroom. I plan on being there for 7 days and 6 nights.
Ilyse
Feb
20
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Paroshep asked:
The web is crawing with vacation/holiday home rental sites most of which are USA oriented.
I rent affordable Greek island villas and waste too much time listing with low volume sites.
Shelba
The web is crawing with vacation/holiday home rental sites most of which are USA oriented.
I rent affordable Greek island villas and waste too much time listing with low volume sites.
Shelba
Feb
18
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Mark russell asked:
It is possible to find holiday villas to stay in, in many European countries. Holiday villas can be either leased for a certain period of time, or outrightly bought from their past owners. Some countries that are home to nice holiday villas are Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal. People build holiday villas in these countries, particularly in their coastal regions, because the weather is favorable for taking holidays and the holiday villas allow easy access to the water, so tenants or owners of holiday villas can participate in water sports in comfort.
If you are planning to rent one of the many holiday villas available in Europe for you and your family, it would be wise to bear in mind certain things you should arrange for:
1.Access to steady sources of electricity, water and gas in the holiday villa – If the current or former owner has vacated the holiday villa, he might have had the electricity, water and gas turned off. So ask the real estate agent arranging for your stay about this.
2.Bed linen and towels – Ask the agent as well if the owner of your holiday villa will permit use of his clean bed linen and towels, or if you have to purchase or bring your own along with you. Many people overlook this because they assume their rented holiday villa functions like a hotel where clean bed linen and towels come with the room.
3.Laundry and housekeeping services – Again, visitors to holiday villas may assume that the rent for their holiday villa automatically includes laundry and housekeeping services. You may have to arrange for laundry and housekeeping services before you arrive, or ask around at other tenants of surrounding holiday villas if they can recommend providers of such services.
4.Taxes – Since people who rent holiday villas in one country often come from other countries, they might forget that there could be taxes charged on their stay in the host country. The real estate agent can help you figure out what taxes apply to your stay.
5.Airconditioning – There are holiday villas in Europe that do not offer airconditioning because the owners expect you to savor the refreshing breeze from the nearby ocean. If you prefer a holiday villa that has airconditioning, you might have to ask for this from the agent.
6.Extra furniture and bedding – If you have children or are expecting guests, it may be necessary to ask for extra furniture such as a high chair and crib for your toddler, or perhaps folding cot beds with bedsheets and pillows so you can accommodate visitors in your holiday villa.
7.Payments – If you are going to rent a holiday villa, ask the agent how you will be paying for your stay. The owner might ask for a deposit and then installment payments during the term of your stay. One common feature of lease agreements for holiday villas is the returnable breakage deposit.
8.Duration of your stay – Find out when the agreement stipulates you should consider your stay at the holiday villa to have started. For example, if the agreement says it starts at 8 am local time on the Monday of that week, and you arrive at noon, then maybe you can ask for a discount or reduction of the charges for your stay. Of course, you should also be aware when the lease agreement says you should have departed from the holiday villa, to avoid charges for overstaying.
These are just some of the things you should bear in mind when arranging for holiday villas to stay in.
Adrea
It is possible to find holiday villas to stay in, in many European countries. Holiday villas can be either leased for a certain period of time, or outrightly bought from their past owners. Some countries that are home to nice holiday villas are Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal. People build holiday villas in these countries, particularly in their coastal regions, because the weather is favorable for taking holidays and the holiday villas allow easy access to the water, so tenants or owners of holiday villas can participate in water sports in comfort.
If you are planning to rent one of the many holiday villas available in Europe for you and your family, it would be wise to bear in mind certain things you should arrange for:
1.Access to steady sources of electricity, water and gas in the holiday villa – If the current or former owner has vacated the holiday villa, he might have had the electricity, water and gas turned off. So ask the real estate agent arranging for your stay about this.
2.Bed linen and towels – Ask the agent as well if the owner of your holiday villa will permit use of his clean bed linen and towels, or if you have to purchase or bring your own along with you. Many people overlook this because they assume their rented holiday villa functions like a hotel where clean bed linen and towels come with the room.
3.Laundry and housekeeping services – Again, visitors to holiday villas may assume that the rent for their holiday villa automatically includes laundry and housekeeping services. You may have to arrange for laundry and housekeeping services before you arrive, or ask around at other tenants of surrounding holiday villas if they can recommend providers of such services.
4.Taxes – Since people who rent holiday villas in one country often come from other countries, they might forget that there could be taxes charged on their stay in the host country. The real estate agent can help you figure out what taxes apply to your stay.
5.Airconditioning – There are holiday villas in Europe that do not offer airconditioning because the owners expect you to savor the refreshing breeze from the nearby ocean. If you prefer a holiday villa that has airconditioning, you might have to ask for this from the agent.
6.Extra furniture and bedding – If you have children or are expecting guests, it may be necessary to ask for extra furniture such as a high chair and crib for your toddler, or perhaps folding cot beds with bedsheets and pillows so you can accommodate visitors in your holiday villa.
7.Payments – If you are going to rent a holiday villa, ask the agent how you will be paying for your stay. The owner might ask for a deposit and then installment payments during the term of your stay. One common feature of lease agreements for holiday villas is the returnable breakage deposit.
8.Duration of your stay – Find out when the agreement stipulates you should consider your stay at the holiday villa to have started. For example, if the agreement says it starts at 8 am local time on the Monday of that week, and you arrive at noon, then maybe you can ask for a discount or reduction of the charges for your stay. Of course, you should also be aware when the lease agreement says you should have departed from the holiday villa, to avoid charges for overstaying.
These are just some of the things you should bear in mind when arranging for holiday villas to stay in.
Adrea
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Feb
09
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Kate Deas-Smith asked:
At the moment in Cyprus, property for sale is extremely good value, so buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus could be much cheaper than you ever thought possible. Economists were right in their predictions that once the Island adopted the Euro as its currency that property values would rise in value. Cyprus property for sale is showing an upward trend in values that seems set to continue.
Many retired people are looking for villas for rent in Cyprus, long term rental is popular on the Island as many come here for the winter months as the weather is much milder. Also families find it cheaper to come here for the whole summer rather than being in the UK spending out on day trips, so villas for rent in Cyprus long term during these months are very popular.
Our Island basks in around 320 days of sunshine each year and so it a great place to invest in , if you are thinking of buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus why not look at the coastal towns and villages, there is plenty of Cyprus property for sale in these areas. Imagine sitting on your veranda on a warm summers evening listening to the sea and the sound of crickets.
There is so much to see and do on the Island, if you are into water sports there is almost every kind of sport conceivable and you can even take a stroll along the sea bed. More relaxing is a leisurely cruise around the coast whilst enjoying dinner. Walkers will love the numerous treks all over the Island, and some of the views will take your breath away. Shoppers haven’t been forgotten either as all towns play host to an eclectic mix of shops and Nicosia (the capital of the Island) has many of the well known chains you will find in UK.
If you want to invest in a villa or holiday home, Cyprus is the ideal place to do this as prices are great value, flights are inexpensive and the Island is beautiful. It is called the Island of Love and you will certainly fall in love with her.
Did you know that Richard the Lionheart married in Limassol castle and that Aphrodite was alleged to have been born out of the sea in Cyprus?
Eating out is a wonderful leisurely experience and the food is outstanding, the tavernas which are frequented by the Cypriots are the best places to eat, food is fresh and so tasty you will want more. Mediterranean dining is much healthier as most meats are grilled so very little fat remains and fish are caught locally. If you opt for a meze, be sure to go hungry as there are usually around 20-25 courses and the food just keeps coming and coming and coming….
We all know that property is the biggest and probably the best investment that we could make, so why not invest in Cyprus, property for sale is inexpensive but is on the rise. Buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus could change your whole way of life
Have we convinced you that buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus is a great idea? Well with Cyprus property for sale being such great value you really cannot afford to miss out on this opportunity. Buying a villa or holiday home could be the best investment you will ever make. Come and see for yourself.
Satyajit
At the moment in Cyprus, property for sale is extremely good value, so buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus could be much cheaper than you ever thought possible. Economists were right in their predictions that once the Island adopted the Euro as its currency that property values would rise in value. Cyprus property for sale is showing an upward trend in values that seems set to continue.
Many retired people are looking for villas for rent in Cyprus, long term rental is popular on the Island as many come here for the winter months as the weather is much milder. Also families find it cheaper to come here for the whole summer rather than being in the UK spending out on day trips, so villas for rent in Cyprus long term during these months are very popular.
Our Island basks in around 320 days of sunshine each year and so it a great place to invest in , if you are thinking of buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus why not look at the coastal towns and villages, there is plenty of Cyprus property for sale in these areas. Imagine sitting on your veranda on a warm summers evening listening to the sea and the sound of crickets.
There is so much to see and do on the Island, if you are into water sports there is almost every kind of sport conceivable and you can even take a stroll along the sea bed. More relaxing is a leisurely cruise around the coast whilst enjoying dinner. Walkers will love the numerous treks all over the Island, and some of the views will take your breath away. Shoppers haven’t been forgotten either as all towns play host to an eclectic mix of shops and Nicosia (the capital of the Island) has many of the well known chains you will find in UK.
If you want to invest in a villa or holiday home, Cyprus is the ideal place to do this as prices are great value, flights are inexpensive and the Island is beautiful. It is called the Island of Love and you will certainly fall in love with her.
Did you know that Richard the Lionheart married in Limassol castle and that Aphrodite was alleged to have been born out of the sea in Cyprus?
Eating out is a wonderful leisurely experience and the food is outstanding, the tavernas which are frequented by the Cypriots are the best places to eat, food is fresh and so tasty you will want more. Mediterranean dining is much healthier as most meats are grilled so very little fat remains and fish are caught locally. If you opt for a meze, be sure to go hungry as there are usually around 20-25 courses and the food just keeps coming and coming and coming….
We all know that property is the biggest and probably the best investment that we could make, so why not invest in Cyprus, property for sale is inexpensive but is on the rise. Buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus could change your whole way of life
Have we convinced you that buying a villa or holiday home in Cyprus is a great idea? Well with Cyprus property for sale being such great value you really cannot afford to miss out on this opportunity. Buying a villa or holiday home could be the best investment you will ever make. Come and see for yourself.
Satyajit
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Feb
03
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CLM asked:
I have a Villa in Jamaica and would like to rent it out touris for holidays do any one know of some good free site to do some adversting with the villa is a two bedrooms house and it close to every thing who knows you may know of some one would like to come down pass the news around.
It is one of the lowest Villa in th earea.
Frankie
I have a Villa in Jamaica and would like to rent it out touris for holidays do any one know of some good free site to do some adversting with the villa is a two bedrooms house and it close to every thing who knows you may know of some one would like to come down pass the news around.
It is one of the lowest Villa in th earea.
Frankie
