Summer may seem like the ideal time to head off on vacation, but there’s something equally as nice as cozying up for a weekend in chilly weather, too. This fall and winter, take advantage of the temperatures by heading off for a weekend getaway. All you have to do is find the perfect destination and vacation rental to give your trip that warmth you seek.

Here are five tips to make that process a whole lot easier. (more…)

The ocean is bountiful with beautiful sights, smells and tastes. Beach lovers are typically seafood lovers, and the quest for the best seafood never ends. Every area offers up their unique take on succulent oysters, crab cakes, lobster chowder or fried catfish.

5 Destinations to Travel to for the Best Seafood

Hungry now? Get in your healthy omega-threes, and take a bite out of these five destinations to find the best seafood: (more…)

Owning a home can be a lot of work. When you own a second home — for vacations, on the coast — it’s important for your own sanity to learn how to keep the cost of maintenance down for that particular home, in that particular location.

Every home has its issues. Appliances will break, roofs get damaged, and foundation can crack. Not to mention all of the upkeep a house needs, including lawn care, keeping the house clean, and pest control. This can be more difficult to manage when you’re not at your home full-time. It helps to find the right people who can help you take care of things when you’re not there.

All of this can be very costly. And there are many other things to consider when your vacation home is on the coast.

Coastal Vacation Home

Here are some tips to help you keep your coastal vacation home maintenance costs to a minimum. (more…)

There’s not much more exciting than owning your own vacation home. And, while you know how to maintain your main residence, it’s a bit harder to do the same with a vacation home that’s presumably miles away.

Vacation Home

Fortunately, it’s not that hard to do once you have an idea of what will be required of you in order to keep your vacation home in tip-top shape. In order to make the task a bit easier, here are XX of the best ways to maintain your vacation home, even when you’re not there. (more…)

Vacation is a sacred time away from chaos and the mundane. While you’re packing, there are certain essentials that are easily forgotten.

Don’t assume that your vacation rental will provide these items. It’s best to call ahead. Better yet: Plan ahead. Consider these easy to forget items: (more…)