The weather is chillier, the streets are laden with vibrant crimson leaves, and the air just has that intoxicating aroma of romance and adventure – a perfect time for a road trip with your loved ones! Yes, the fall season bears many gifts for the modern traveler, among which discounts, excellent sightseeing weather, and shopping around town with a pumpkin-spice latte in your hand are just some of the delights that await on the road! With a map of your must-see destinations in your backpack and a pack of family members just waiting to set sail, the time is better than ever to take on a fall roa ..read more

  Private accommodation is one of the most popular options among travelers. However, this means that the competition is fierce on the market, so you need to make your vacation rental stand out and appeal to travelers. You can achieve this by paying more attention to your rental’s décor. With the right decorating ideas, you’ll be able to bring more value to your vacation rental and attract a greater number of travelers. Opt for a classic style When decorating your vacation rental property, you should go with a simple style with classic appeal because it’s typically the most popular one. Yo ..read more

The summer holiday period has come and gone, but the chance to reserve your temporary vacation rental hasn’t. In the end, many travelers prefer vacationing during the less-chaotic — and less expensive — off-peak seasons. When it’s time to go 20, there are no delay, lower costs and crowds in the restaurants. There are other attractions, too. From soccer fall festivals and Oktoberfest, to the shifting of seasons, there’s plenty. We all know the value of gaining prominence for a short-term lease by list it on popular leasing sites such as Tripz or even Airbnb. However, keeping up a steady flow of ..read more

It is time to face facts as the vacation rental business grows . Here is a list of significant changes we believe owners will have to embrace in the years ahead to make sure their holiday rental’s success. Please follow our Vacation Rentals Guide below:   Vacation Rental Basic Amenities are a Must. Many are still holding when supplying linens – or another advantage – was considered discretionary Although owners have caught on to the fact that guests need the amenities they are accustomed to getting in hotel rooms. This was fine when most guests understood the time-honored heritage, but ..read more

Not only are Vacation Home Rentals By Owners and Managers generally more affordable than hotels, but they are also more appealing because they offer more privacy and freedom to vacationers. There’s nothing better than going on a vacation to some other country, yet still feel as if you were home. However, in order for you to provide your guests with such a feeling of comfort, you need to design a cosy space with a unique character. This will also make your property stand out on the market and set you apart as a host. A coat of paint for a sense of novelty Applying a coat of paint is always ..read more

Whether you’re planning a solo adventure or a trip with a group of relatives or friends, you have a few different options when it comes to accommodations. While you may have stayed in traditional hotels in the past, you’re exploring the option of a rental property this time around. Renting a house, apartment or other living space has some serious benefits to offer for travelers, but you should learn more about this option before agreeing to it. Fact #1: You can afford it. Upon first hearing about a vacation rental, you may automatically assume that it’s out of your budget. However, you might a ..read more

As a vacation rental owner or manager it always important to stay in tune with the latest rules and regulations at all levels. Tripz.com hopes to continue to bring up to date information to the vacation rental community to ensure owners are in compliance and travelers receive the best possible guest experience. One such topic of compliance is GDPR which doesn’t effect all owners but it is important to understand what it covers and how it could potential impact you and your vacation rental business. A free webinar “Practical Recommendations for Vacation Rental Owners to Prepare for GDPR” o ..read more

Vacation rental owners and managers, frustrated with changes in the vacation rental market raise their voices through relaunch of AVROA TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Association of Vacation Rental Operators and Affiliates (AVROA) today announced its reorganization as a 501c(6) not-for-profit corporation in order to better voice growing concerns vacation rental owners and managers have about the direction of the market. The association will also focus on taking advantage of the opportunities that will emerge as owners and managers coordinate and work together as well as provide education, advocacy and ..read more

– Guest Post from Trip101.com When people want to make their vacation plans, accommodations are a major part of the battle. But these days, many find a lot of relief in realizing that they have more than one option. This is thanks to the rise of the vacation rental industry, be it direct booking through websites like Airbnb or through vacation home listing sites such as Tripz.com. These sites not only give future travelers a vast multitude of options to look at for the best place they can rest their head while on the road, but they also allow vacation rental owners a grand opportunity to have ..read more

Picture this: it’s a hot summer day and you spot an ice cream stand in the distance. You choose a delicious creamsicle and hand the cashier a few bucks. ? The cashier gives you back your change and gets the ice cream out of the freezer. Then, the cashier shockingly takes a bite out of your popsicle as a ‘service fee.’ ?  You would be pretty frustrated and definitely wouldn’t want to go back. This is happening on dozens of vacation rental websites that charge exorbitant fees, taking a bite out of your trip. These fees are just for booking through their site and the actual cost of the vacat ..read more