Spring breakers who descend upon Ocean Drive, Collins and Washington Avenues in South Beach aren’t coming for the fine restaurants–although there are plenty, what with Joe’s Stone Crab, Prime 112 and more all within some of the glitziest real estate … Continue reading
Your property isn’t cookie cutter by any stretch. No McArt on the walls, no dated upholstery emblazoned with mallards and camouflage. Your New York vacation rental has miles of style, and perhaps a bit of history and romance woven in. … Continue reading
After more than a year of hype, Universal Orlando finally pulled a date from its sorcerer’s hat for the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Friday, June 18. If you’re any kind of magician yourself, you know that … Continue reading
You know your way around an online sale. You get a rush from filling that shopping cart during your lunch hour. No 1 p.m. meeting can thwart you from snatching that perfect summer tunic–in seafoam green no less. Shopping for … Continue reading
You always have the best loot. The PS3? You pre-ordered it. The 3D TV? You’ve already saved up for four. And because of your consumer prowess, friends count on you for your in-the-know advice and the obvious: Your tricked-out house … Continue reading
The listing for this Florida vacation home wins on two counts: a clever lead photo and a direct, simple headline that makes travelers want to click through. A long brick red-hued staircase dramatically leads to the beach at this Melbourne … Continue reading
When mistress after mistress came out of the–cough–woodwork, Tiger Woods reportedly took to the high seas on Privacy, his multimillion dollar yacht with the ironic name. To the Average Joe, such an escape is reserved for celebs of Tiger’s caliber, … Continue reading
As a child, I remember trekking everywhere in my mom’s mini-van. We’d go to Kings Dominion, an amusement park in Northern Virginia, or Baltimore to buy lottery tickets, because back then the lotto wasn’t in our state. Once, we drove … Continue reading
As long as you don’t show up empty handed, it is socially acceptable to arrive late to a party. That’s why we come to the Facebook and Twitter soirees bearing gifts. Follow us on Twitter @checkincheckout AND @vacahomerentals and befriend … Continue reading
When you’re 22 and accustomed to crashing friends’ pads to save your money for shots, anything other than a futon seems like a luxury. After a few months on your first job, you may even spring for a hotel–so long as … Continue reading