As the Democratic masses and protestors descend on Denver it looks like some locals are surprised by the chaos while others are taking it in stride.  A few articles from the local news stations give varying accounts of the early activity.  9News ran a story yesterday capturing some great local comments as the hysteria is just underway.  Channel 4 had their take and Channel 7 reported on the protesters who prefer to spend the night.

Why not take the week off or work from peaceful surroundings?  The high-country is bekoning!!  Go to www.thesociety.com/dnc for more details.

As a recent Forbes.com article explains, the offering of travel packages through charity auctions in not a new trend.

For travelers, it is such an excellent way to take a trip and give something back at the same time.  For businesses it is an opportunity to “wrap their brand in a halo,” as Kelly Fiore, Founder and CEO of CharityFolks.com put it.

For property managers in the vacation rental industry, it may be worth considering, as there is the potential for many benefits as well.

* Doing a Greater Good
* Exposure to Targeted Audiences
* Appealing to Trusted Guests

Contact The Society for help if you are interested in donating some time at your vacation homes.

The Society would love to hear from travelers and property managers alike.  Submit a comment, and leave us your thoughts on charity travel packages.

With the DNC arriving in Denver in a few weeks, just a quick reminder to all of you Colorado residents to take advantage of our promotion and book your vacation home today!  Thanks to News2 in Denver, specifically Gina Selby and Vida Urbonas for permitting us to promote our deal on thier morning show!  As a reminder, we’re offering a 10% discount and a $50 gas card for those who book a home through The Society and stay between August 21 and 28th with our participating Colorado property managers.  Register today and book to escape the crowds!

It is to no surprise that Denver is bracing for large crowds this August. There are mixed feelings on the impact the DNC will have on the city, but there is no doubt that the streets will be packed. Last week
in the Denver Business Journal Noelle Leavitt wrote an article “Get out of town.” There are several Colorado companies, ourselves included, looking to provide alternatives for Denver metro area residents.

Whether you are a family wanting to escape or a group of girls/guys that want to get out of town, TheSociety.com has options for you.  Search through our listings (www.thesociety.com/search) or just send us an inquiry with your travel desires (info@thesociety.com).

We are here to help.

A few days ago we posted about our promotion for Colorado residents looking to escape during the Democratic National Convention.  We sent out a news release and even polled a few locals to get their thoughts on the effects the convention would have on their commutes, leisure time and lives in general.

The folks over at 9News in Denver sent their always entertaining, mountain reporter Matt Renoux to Vail to meet with Mike McFadden of The Society and Mike Connolly at Peak Properties Inc to get some details.  The piece aired on the 5 o’clock broadcast.

Additionally, the very cordiall Scott Miller of the Vail Daily wrote a great article for us including some nice quotes from another of our local property manager partners Prudential Colorado Vail.  Jon Eskin provided some excellent support comments.

Finally, we had a write-up in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News that features the detilas of the promo.  Thanks to all the editors and reporters for the press coverage!