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Though royal caribbean cruise lines employment there are countless hotel and B B options for travelers, many are choosing to rent vacation homes.  I’ve had wonderful experiences renting vacation homes as part of girlfriend getaways royal caribbean cruise lines employment on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts royal caribbean cruise lines employment and on St. Simons Island, Georgia.  According to TripAdvisor, the Southeastern and Northeastern United States are the top two destinations for vacation rentals.  And 88 percent of travelers say they would choose a vacation rental over a hotel if it was a better value.
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I recently celebrated my birthday with girlfriends at a St. Simons Island vacation rental and had a great time.  The four-bedroom, 4 ½ -bath home  was yards from the beach; had its own pool; provided four bicycles and an electric car; had a large and well-stocked kitchen with digital appliances, where we had a wonderful time bonding while preparing meals;  had a screened-in back porch and a wraparound front porch with rocking chairs.  The owner even welcomed us with two bottles of wine.  It was fabulous!  I plan to rent that house again, and am now open to renting homes more often.
royal caribbean cruise lines employment So as you plan your travels for 2012, consider booking a vacation rental.  You might find it’s the perfect option for a girlfriend getaway, a romantic weekend, or even a family reunion.  It’s also a great way to celebrate turning 40!   And remember:  “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain (Photo: Washington DC Vacation Home Rental )
Kalin Thomas is Women at Forty’s Travel Leisure Editor. She is also Senior Writer/Photographer for SoulOfAmerica. Before starting her own multimedia company, royal caribbean cruise lines employment Kalin spent 17 years at CNN where she won several royal caribbean cruise lines employment awards for her work as producer/correspondent royal caribbean cruise lines employment for CNN’s weekly travel program, CNN TravelNow. royal caribbean cruise lines employment She is currently writing a book about her travels. For more information on Kalin, visit www.seetheworldproductions.com.
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