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Hyak's New Lifts Open for Winter 2010
(News Item #0215, 07/01/10) SummitAtSnoqualmie.com — The Summit at Snoqualmie ski area is building two new ski lifts this summer that will be ready for Winter 2010. This is the news you’ve been waiting for…Summit East will re-open next season with two ... read more »
Family vacation time on Washington's Cranberry Coast
(News Item #0214, 06/17/10) Seattle Times Newspaper — At the tip of Westport's marina sit 25 luxury condos that boast granite shower surrounds, wood and stone interiors and a private clubhouse. But to get there, you first walk past a motel that looks... read more »
Breaking Ground on Gondola Project
(News Item #0207, 04/27/10) SkiCrystal.com — Preparations for the new gondola began Monday, April 26th, with the demolition of the Market and Bumps Espresso stand, the site where the bottom terminal will be located. The gondola will travel u... read more »
How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental - Sunspots' President
(News Item #0206, 04/18/10) ChicagoTribune.com — The Rev. Roland Whitehurst laughed in disbelief when asked about his recent family vacation. "It was just spectacular," he chuckled. "I'm speechless." The 59-year-old pastor from Tulsa, Okla., was... read more »
How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental - VRIA President
(News Item #0205, 04/18/10) ChicagoTribune.com — The Rev. Roland Whitehurst laughed in disbelief when asked about his recent family vacation. "It was just spectacular," he chuckled. "I'm speechless." The 59-year-old pastor from Tulsa, Okla., was... read more »
VRIA Opens First Chapter in Italy
(News Item #0199, 04/15/10) VRIA.org — Under the capable direction of Giuseppe Nuzzacia, the Vacation Rental Industry Association is recruiting Members and Chapter leaders all over Italy. He can be telephoned at (+39) 075 5725 765. VRI... read more »
VRIA endorses first chapter in Italy
(News Item #0200, 03/15/10) VRIA.org — It began with a single email and has grown into International cooperation. Today, the Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA), headquartered in Seattle Washington USA, announced it has granted a ... read more »
VRIA Announces Vacation Rental Angels Program
(News Item #0193, 12/25/09) VRIA.org — On Christmas Day, the Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA) announced the creation of a program to recognize its members who regularly donate vacation home use to charitable causes. "The num... read more »
Home Rentals at Olympics Make Charity A Winner
(News Item #0196, 12/22/09) Seattle Times Newspaper — Imagine sitting in a luxury, three-bedroom home in Whistler, B.C., looking out of your living room as the world's top ski racers zoom across the finish line in the men's downhill or giant slalom at t... read more »
Washington State's Most Remote Luxury Retreat
(News Item #0190, 12/15/09) SunspotResorts.com — Can I invite you to the most remote and luxurious mountain lodges in Washingto State? It is called the Chief Joseph Lodge and sits smack dab in the middle of the state and five miles up from the su... read more »
Eight Rungs of the Giving Ladder
(News Item #0188, 11/26/09) VRIA.org — In the spirit of the season some thoughts ring truer than others. During the Middle Ages, a Jewish Rabbi, physician and philosopher penned his observations about philanthropy. Maimonides (1135 -12... read more »
Friendliest Pet Video Contest Announced by FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com
(News Item #0171, 08/27/09) FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com — Is your pet wacky, weird or just plain wonderful? And do you have a video that will make people laugh and smile? If so you can win. FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com displays pet friendly vacation re... read more »
First Vacation Rental Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Announced.
(News Item #0145, 03/29/09) VRMLS.org — The newest approach to Vacation Rentals on the Internet is being unveiled at the April 6th meeting of the Washington State - Vacation Rental Managers Meeting. Plumbob Publishing has created the fi... read more »
Making the most of hotel alternatives
(News Item #0133, 09/25/08) CNN.com — There's probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend's sofa or camping out. But you don't have to rough it to afford your next getaway. More travelers are bun... read more »
One of a Kind Volunteer Park Villa For Sale
(News Item #0130, 09/24/08) SunspotResorts.com — Every 20 years or so a unique Seattle home comes up for sale. And this one is on prestigious Capital Hill right near Volunteer Park home of the Seattle Asian Museum. The "Seattle Villa is a large ... read more »
New apocalyptic sign: family "staycations"
(News Item #0125, 08/07/08) Seattle Times Newspaper — Maybe you've noticed the guy in the cubicle next to you looking a little down. He came back to work on Monday with dark circles under his eyes. Had that shellshocked look about him, the one you see... read more »
Rent a Vacation Home and Save
(News Item #0115, 05/25/08) NA — High fuel costs and a shaky economy aren't causing all travelers to cancel their summer vacations, but they are prompting people to look for ways to stretch their dollars. One way of getting more ... read more »
Skip the Hotel, Rent a House
(News Item #0113, 05/23/08) NA — Vacation season is just around the corner, which means not only figuring where to go but where to stay. One lodging option that is becoming increasingly popular with travelers is vacation rentals. Yo... read more »
5 Reasons to Check Out a Non-Hotel
(News Item #0053, 11/11/07) Seattle Times Newspaper — Your next hotel might not be a hotel. It could be a condo, a rental apartment or a home. And maybe it should be. It isn't just that traditional hotels, inns and resorts turn off many travelers. Th... read more »
Vacation Rental Deals? Think Off-Season
(News Item #0097, 07/17/07) BusinessWeek.com — A higher supply and the housing slump mean the already affordable fall season for vacation home rentals will be an even better bargain this year Back from summer vacation? Need another one? Beach... read more »
