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November 2009

November 8, 2009

The English Home

Festive retreats
 The English Home features nine special retreats for Christmas, including Updown Cottage, a boutique style 16th century cottage advertised on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals - property 404496.
November 7, 2009

Express & Echo

A home from home in bustling Barcelona
 Following a press trip to Barcelona, Hannah Hope reviews a spacious two-bedroom apartment in Portaferrissa listed on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals (property 414974), suggesting that renting a holiday home based on a group of people sharing works out to be very affordable and it's far more relaxing on a longer stay.

The article also appeared on thisisexeter.co.uk.
November 7, 2009

ShortEuropeBreaks.co.uk

Christmas Markets & New Year Party Pads on HomeAway.co.uk
 Following a recent press release, the website writes about several European Christmas markets, suggesting that holiday rentals are particularly suited to either Christmas holidays or New Year's Eve parties. Several holiday homes located near three beautiful European Christmas markets are featured, as well as three large properties ideal for a NYE party.  
November 7, 2009

The Independent

Rural retreats
 In an article about the Canary Islands' spectacular scenery and rural accommodation, Emma Gregg recommends HomeAway Holiday-Rentals as a great resource for contacting directly the owners. Property 85803 - a gorgeous decorated yurt at Finca de Arrieta - is suggested for those 'glamorous eco-campers'.

The article also appeared on Independent.co.uk.
November 6, 2009

tnooz

Is HomeAway right when it says holiday rentals is the hottest sector in travel?
 Following a recent press briefing, tnooz discusses the enormous growth potential in the holiday rentals market, indicating that the web traffic across HomeAway's global brands has increased by 48% between September 2008 and September 2009, while the revenue growth is so far running at around 35-40% for 2009. Petra Friedmann, HomeAway Europe managing director, says the European marketplace is now worth around £25-30 billion in annual rental revenue.
November 6, 2009

Travolution

HomeAway sees 40% growth
 Travolution writes about HomeAway, emphasising that the company has increased its revenue by 40% in the past year and it is planning to revamp its UK and European sites to bring on additional functionality. Petra Friedmann, HomeAway Europe managing director, declares that the new rental segment  is just starting to develop.

The article was also featured in the Travolution newsletter under the 'Most Read' stories.
November 1, 2009

The Mail on Sunday

I'm a holiday landlady in sunny Tooting
 The article discusses the benefits of buying a holiday let and the recent growth of the market. HomeAway Holiday-Rentals outlines that London listings grew more than 80 per cent in 2008 and look likely to match that in 2009.

The article also appeared on Mail Online.

October 2009

October 19, 2009

ShortEuropeBreaks.co.uk

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November…in Somerset
 Following a recent press release, ShortEuropeBreaks.co.uk writes about the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, the largest illuminated carnival in the world. The article lists a range of Somerset holiday homes available to rent on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, including a log cabin in an idyllic rural setting and a luxury chateau with beautifully maintained gardens.
October 18, 2009

News of the World

Escape for half term
 Following a recent press release, News of the World recommends spending this October half term by enjoying some Halloween fun in either Dublin or the Costa Dorada. One two-bedroom Dublin penthouse and a three-bedroom Miami Playa villa advertised on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals are suggested as good value places to stay during your holiday.
October 18, 2009

The Sunday Telegraph

My kind of Town Lanjaron
 In an article reviewing Lanjaron, a spa town situated on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Jo Chipchase mentions a rural cortijo advertised on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals as one of the best places to stay when going to visit the beautiful town.

The article also appeared on Telegraph.co.uk.
October 14, 2009

Whattodowiththekids.co.uk

Half-term deals in Cornwall, the Costa del Sol & the Canaries
 Following a recent press release, Whattodowiththekids.co.uk lists several properties advertised on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals in Cornwall, Costa del Sol and the Canary Islands that are still available this October half term.
October 7, 2009

BBC Radio Oxford

Oxford Business Mums Week
 In an interview on BBC Radio Oxford, Catherine Warrilow - Mum, blogger and organiser of the Oxford Business Mums networking event, mentions how HomeAway Holiday-Rentals is sponsoring the event and giving away a week's stay in a Cotswolds cottage in a prize draw for all those that attend.
October 4, 2009

The Observer

Yes, you can afford a skiing trip this year
 The article discusses the top ten tips on how to find a reasonably priced ski trip. Tom Robbins suggests booking directly by using rental sites, such as HomeAway Holiday-Rentals. Property 67149 is mentioned as an example of a stunning property that sleeps 10 and costs from only €2,500 per week.

The article also appeared on Guardian.co.uk.
October 1, 2009

Windsurf

The Everyman Waveboard
 The article reviews the 85I wave board and offers recommendations for finding the perfect wave board. Property 54558 is mentioned and described as a fabulous apartment.
October 1, 2009

Conde Nast Traveller

2009 Readers' Travel Awards Accommodation
 A survey conducted by Conde Nast Traveller among the readers of the publication reveals that both HomeAway Holiday-Rentals and sister site Owners Direct ranked among the ten most favourite villa-rental companies.
October 1, 2009

A Place in the Sun

Barcelona
The article reveals that Barcelona has dropped from the most expensive to the third most expensive place for property in Spain and thus it is a great time to buy a home in this fashionable city. The article notes that this year has been a great year for holdiay lets and that the “star performers” on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals are two-bed, two-bath apartments in the old town, the Barri Gotic, Born and Barceloneta, and also Eixample and Gracia.
October 1, 2009

A Place in the Sun

Put your home to work
This article in A place in the Sun emphasises the advantages of buying a home with good rental potential and offers recommendations on how to successfully rent out a property. Sarah Chambers from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals suggests choosing a city-break destination, like Barcelona, Nice, Rome, Venice or New York.

September 2009

September 28, 2009

Woman’s Own

The most relaxing breaks
 Following a recent press trip, Woman’s Own recommends property 97890, a homely log cabin in Scotland advertised on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, as a great option for a relaxing UK holiday.
September 27, 2009

The Sunday Times

33 websites that save you money
 In an article reviewing the best websites for great travel deals, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals is listed as having plenty of bargains to offer, including a flat in the Marais district of Paris for £55 a night.

The article also appeared on Times Online.
September 24, 2009

Marieclaire.co.uk

Stoupa, Greece
 Following a recent press trip, Marieclaire.co.uk highly recommends Villa Anthoulla (property 414773) for a truly authentic Greek experience. HomeAway Holiday-Rentals is noted as a good resource for other self-catering villas.
September 23, 2009

Birmingham Mail

Enjoy music festival on island idyll
 The regional newspaper Birmingham Mail recommends jetting off to the Aruba Music Festival following a HomeAway Holiday-Rentals press release. The article also appeared on birminghammail.net.
September 21, 2009

Travolution

Site seeing
 Reviewing three villa rentals websites, Travolution ranks HomeAway Holiday-Rentals well ahead of its competitors, recommending the website for its clean and simple design, usability and its straightforward, polished advertising-based model. The website scored a total of 80/100, compared to Villarenters.co.uk which scored 45 and Abercrombiekent.com which scored 73.
September 21, 2009

Easier.com

Find your perfect Caribbean base for the Aruba Music Festival
 Following a recent press release, Easier.com writes how Aruba is a great option for those looking to escape the onset of winter and features HomeAway Holiday-Rentals properties on the island, with availability during the upcoming Aruba Music festival.
September 19, 2009

The Daily Telegraph

Moor appeal
 In an article discussing the Dartmoor property market, advertiser Lucy Engleheart’s traditional thatched Dartmoor cottage is mentioned. The property is available to rent on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals. See property 427864. 

The article also appeared on Telegraph.co.uk.
September 17, 2009

East London Advertiser

Costa del cutprices
 In an article discussing the fall in property prices due to the economic crisis, data is used from estate agents Savills and online letting firm HomeAway Holiday-Rentals. It is emphasised that while the value of UK-owned foreign properties soared from £10 billion in 2000 to £58 billion by 2008, afterwards prices plunged disastrously, leaving thousands of recent buyers in negative equity.
September 12, 2009

Pokernews.com

The PokerNews Jet Set: London
 As the World Series of Poker Europe is shortly coming up in London, the article recommends HomeAway Holiday-Rentals as a great option for players planning to rent a flat. Several advantages are emphasised, including reducing costs by pairing up with a friend and spending a fraction of the cost of a hotel room while enjoying more space.
September 12, 2009

The Daily Telegraph

How to get the most from a holiday home
 As the number of Britons going on self-catering holidays has quadrupled in the past five years, the article discusses the secrets to successfully renting out a holiday home. Two satisfied owners who advertise on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals offer their top tips, including a strong selling point and a more personal approach.
September 3, 2009

Wharf.co.uk

Britons warm to idea of an overseas home
 This article discusses the findings of a survey carried out by Savills Research and HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, outlining Britons’ eagerness to buy a second home abroad regardless of the rise in travel costs due to green taxes. In addition, a quote from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals is included, suggesting that a continued growth in the holiday home rentals market might be expected in the future.
September 2, 2009

Times Online

The 10 best places to stay outside Venice
 Following a press trip to Venice, Charles Hebbert lists some of the best places to stay outside the city, from reasonably priced hotels to self-catering flats. He notes how renting is a great option for families and larger groups and how it provides the bonus of cooking your own meals and shopping at local markets. Three properties from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals are listed: 85777, 4852 and 221789.
September 1, 2009

A Place in the Sun

Be my guest in Turkey
 Annika Hatchwell, a director from Newbury, talks about letting out her villa on a development on the Turkish Riviera. You can rent Annika’s holiday home on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, see property 406898.
September 1, 2009

Windsurf

Because you’re worth it
 In an article reviewing the latest wave boards the writer suggests that windsurf enthusiasts going to Tenerife can stay in property 54558 on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, described as a “fabulous apartment”.

August 2009

August 31, 2009

Woman’s Own

Find the best online deals
 Woman's Own recommends Holiday-Rentals for the best accommodation deals in the UK.
August 30, 2009

The Independent on Sunday

Eco haven with luxury attached
Simon Kane reviews a stylishly designed eco-yurt in Finca de Arrieta, Lanzarote (property 85803), recommending not only the luxuriously decorated Mongolian yurt, but also the fresh food and the local wine. The author also mentions the wide range of activities and services available on site, including a communal pool, weekly windsurfing and yoga.

The article also appeared on www.independent.co.uk.
August 28, 2009

Investors Chronicle

Don’t get burnt
Investors Chronicle debates the issue of British foreign property investment and mentions a study by property consultant Savills and Holiday-Rentals.co.uk. The findings suggested that in 2007 only 20% of the UK’s second-home owners financed their overseas property acquisitions from their wealth in comparison to 80% in 2000. It notes how buyers were happy to speculate with borrowed money believing that capital appreciation would enable them to sell on for a profit and rentals would help cover the mortgage.
August 24, 2009

MotorBar

News
 MotorBar features a press release by Holiday-Rentals about film set holidays in Lanzarote and Tenerife, following the two upcoming blockbusters Broken Embraces and Clash of the Titans being shot there.
August 23, 2009

The Observer

Autumn in the Med
 Nicola Iseard suggests travelling to summer hotspots of Corsica, Mallorca, Ibiza, Sicily, Santorini, Istria, Sardinia, Kalkan, Crete and Djerba in the autumn for warm seas, gentle heat and a calmer vibe. Holiday-Rentals is recommended for a wide range of villas in Santorini, including a gorgeous converted windmill (property 73329).
August 22, 2009

Western Daily Press

Destinations
 Following a recent Holiday-Rentals press release, Woolacombe beach in north Devon is recommended for offering three miles of glorious Blue Flag golden sands, perfect for surfing and ideal for beginners. Western Daily Press suggests staying in property 420279, with breathtaking views along Woolacombe Beach to Putsborough and Baggy Point.
August 15, 2009

The Irish Independent

Croatia: Golden wonders
 In a feature on the Croatian island of Rab in both the print and online versions of the Irish Independent, Tyler Wetherall recommends visiting Holiday-Rentals for a wide range of villas on the island and singles out Villa Veronica (property 518959) near Rab Town.
August 15, 2009

Western Morning News

Places for surfers to stay
 Following a recent press release, Western Morning News features Holiday-Rentals properties in prime surfing locations in their Home and Away: Travel News section.
August 14, 2009

Easier.com

Surf's up: Holiday rentals in top surfing locations
 Easier Travel features Holiday-Rentals press release on rental properties in prime surfing locations in the UK and abroad, including holiday homes in and around Fistral Beach in Newquay, Woolacombe and Croyde Bay in Devon, Tarifa in Costa de la Luz and Waimea Bay in Hawaii.
August 12, 2009

Times Online

31 unusual holiday homes in Europe
 Mark Frary writes about his stay in a wonderful 18th century Burgundy mill - Holiday-Rentals property 50317 . He also recommends a number of other unusual properties on site, including a cognac distillery in Poitou-Charentes (property 19111), a stone finca in Spain (64714), traditional coned trullo in Puglia (67709), a thatched wood-framed house on a German island (512315), a wine estate in Slovenia (96337) and a converted medieval fortress with Etruscan ruins (72166).
August 5, 2009

Easier.com

All is not lost for some summer sun
 Easier.com features a press release by Holiday-Rentals on last-minute holiday bargains still available on site for breaks in September.
August 1, 2009

Business Life

Datawatch
 In this brief column that rounds up recent statistics, Business Life includes a statistic from a recent Holiday-Rentals’ survey, namely that 52% of Britons in their 20s are considering a trip away with their parents this year.
August 1, 2009

She

Bulgaria
 In a feature on Bulgaria, Holiday-Rentals is recommended for family-friendly accommodation in Sozopol – a small fishing village on the Black Sea coast, with cobbled roads, vine-shaded timber houses and an unspoilt charm.
August 1, 2009

A Place in the Sun

Island shopping
 This article focuses on buying property in Greece, which is increasingly more accessible as more direct flights slash travel times. Yvonne Virley, a retired accountant who purchased a two-bedroom 1920s village house with beautiful art deco floors in Lindos, Rhodes (property 87109), is interviewed.
August 1, 2009

Company

Back to ours
 Katie Ball, a holistic masseuse and interior designer originally from Sheffield, invites Company into her gorgeous Ibizan home, the 4-bedroom Villa Bohemia (property 422381) Katie shares her design tips and spills the beans on where she bought the gorgeous pieces that now adorn her villa in this 3-page spread feature.
August 1, 2009

The Daily Telegraph

Pound stretching: Escaping the British summer needn’t cost the earth
 Five writers, freshly returned from trips abroad, suggest excellent deals worldwide still available this summer. Nick Trend advises on how to make your money stretch further when you go on holiday to Spain and recommends Holiday-Rentals, which still has lots of availability in Andalusia this summer.