The 25th Annual Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) Conference is later this week at the OmniShoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.  For those of you attending as either exhibitors or non-exibitors, we look forward to seeing you.  Visit The Society’s booth to get up to speed on the initiatives we’ve put forth for vacation rental managers looking to increase exposure, inquiries and bookings from a qualified, luxury clientele.

It is not too late to register.  Online registration is available until tomorrow, 10/21/09.

The conference runs from 10/24 - 10/28.

Visit VRMA’s event page for more details and to sign up.

See you in D.C.!

Our cities are some of the most enjoyable places to vacation. I am hearing of families who are considering summer vacations in cities to explore history, ancestry and in many situations supplement their children’s education. May we suggest the following:

Washington DC: The nations capitol, always popular, consider an urban vacation and add a few days in the countryside or waterfront of Maryland or Virginia. Even better, head down to Colonial Williamsburg and immerse yourself in history. Please call for inventory and availability.

New York City: One of the most popular destinations year-round. Stay in one of our apartments in midtown or downtown, and then consider a retreat to the beach or the country.

Denver: The ultimate cosmopolitan city known as the “Queen of the Plains”. Spend a few days in Denver and then travel west to the majestic Rockies, the towns of Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen and Steamboat are all within 3.5 hours of downtown Denver.

Miami: In summer, are we nuts? No, less crowds, off-season pricing, the same ocean, vibrant art scene and day trips to the Keys for some fresh-caught seafood.

Boston: Where history comes alive. Spend some time in Boston and then head north into New England and enjoy the spectacular landscapes and enchanting evenings.

San Francisco: While no one can definitively attest Mark Twain ever said: “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.”, be prepared for cool foggy days off the bay. For some sunshine, take a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County, the sun will take the chill away immediately.