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VACATION PLANNING VIRTUALLY

Planning a vacation is one of the most important annual events for singles or families. Unfortunately, most of us plan our vacation while working, taking care of children, and attending to the day-to-day activities. That leaves little time for research and exploration of the vacation site.

Online vacation rental sites have become popular for every vacation spot imaginable. Just like everything else in life, there are great online sites and there are sites which provide minimal information and are misleading. It's important to find a reputable site that provides clear, concise information about the property and contact information if you need to email them directly or call them.

Our family has used the same online vacation rental site for the past five years with great success and we have watched as their online site has evolved with new technology. It is frequently updated and navigation options are added appropriately. The site includes numerous resort properties available with special packages and pricing for extended stays or event planning such as weddings.

The following list includes some of the key features and benefits of using this site.

1. The site is very easy to navigate with clearly labeled "buttons" appearing on the left-hand side of every page. It is always easy to get back "home" with just a click on any page.

2. There are multiple search features to locate a home. You can initiate a simple search which just requires you to include the date of your upcoming vacation and how many people will be joining you. The site then provides a list of all properties available for that week and it can be sorted by price, location, or number of bedrooms. A more advanced search affords you an opportunity to include more specifics such as your desire for a specific price range, private pool, game room, outdoor grills, and other amenities. The search results in a listing of properties which can be sorted.

3. Once you locate potential properties, you are able to take a virtual tour of the property including a tour of bedrooms, kitchen, and baths, as well as a tour of the exterior of the house. There is a separate tour that shows you the view from porches or decks around the house. It even shows the ocean view from your home if you have selected an ocean side or beachfront home. You can easily click on "email this property" to your friends and family so they can take the virtual tour too.

4. A simple click reserves the property for you and the

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