Around the World in 80 Homes Next time you travel, why not rent a unique property instead of a hotel? You'll jump at the chance after this whirlwind tour of properties in nine hotspot travel destinations: Maui, Aspen, Paris, U.S. Virgin Islands, London, Costa Rica, Greek Islands, Cape Town and San Francisco. At each destination, you'll learn about one luxury hotel, and three or four unique — and less expensive — rental alternatives.
Resources
Vacation Rentals by Owner - VRBO
www.vrbotv.com
An advertising index of more than 14,000 "by owner" vacation rentals worldwide, including nearly all the properties showcased in this episode. Listings include price, contact information and up to three photos of the property. Most properties are available year 'round, except when the owner families are vacationing there. The site also includes information for owners who may wish to advertise vacation rental property.
Small Apartments — additional studio apartment listings
by Aurora Cuito, Aurora Cuito, Alejandro Bahamon (Editor)
Maui Accommodations
Maui Condo
808-874-0074
farwig@earthlink.net
www.choice1.com
$75 per night
Maui Lani Terrace
858-229-0626
www.vrbotv.com
$75 per night
Hana Garden homes
www.vrbotv.com
$150 per night
Resources
Maui Visitors Bureau
www.visitmaui.com
Paris Accommodations
Left Bank Apt
Tel: 011-44-207937-0085
www.vrbotv.com
$240 per night
Studio Apt
Tel: 011-32-49521-7778
www.vrbotv.com
$180 per night
Artists Studio
Tel: 011-32-485217773
www.vrbotv.com
$150 per night
Resources
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau Website
www.paris-touristoffice.com
Aspen Accommodations
20 Acre Ranch
970-923-5728
www.vrbotv.com
$250 per night
Rustic Cabin
970-704-0104
www.vrbotv.com
$130 per night
Resources
Colorado Tourism Board Website
www.colorado.com
US Virgin Islands Accommodations
Opulent Villa
800-767-5620
www.vrbotv.com
$700 per night
Sugar Mill
340-778-5466
www.vrbotv.com
$350 per night
Royal Palms Villa
505-983-3446
www.vrbotv.com
$550 per night
Resources
US Virgin Islands Website
www.virginisles.com
London Accommodations
West End Apt
Tel: 44 0 20 8964 5453
www.vrbotv.com
$214 per night
City Center Brick Apt
Tel: 001-902-431-9724
www.vrbotv.com
$90 per night
South Bay Apt
Tel: 020-8995-6611
www.vrbotv.com
$100 per night
Resources
London Tourism Website
www.conferencevenueslondon.com
Costa Rica Accommodations
Rain Forest Beach House
512-263-1650
www.vrbotv.com
$95 per night
Sunset House
506-777-2240
www.vrbotv.com
$285 per night
Geminis Del Pacifico
773-472-7127
www.vrbotv.com
$400 per night
Spacious Villa
415-435-4989
www.vrbotv.com
$500 per night
Resources
Costa Rica Tourism and Travel Bureau
www.costaricabureau.com
Crete Accommodations
Home in Pelio
Tel: (00) +30 2880 21346
www.vrbotv.com
$95 per night
Villa on Crete
Tel: (00) +30-8250 23392
www.vrbotv.com
$160 per night
Villa on Aegina
254-235-9095
www.vrbotv.com
$90 per night
Resources
Greek National Tourism Organization
www.gnto.gr
Elounda Beach Resort
212-515-5696
www.heliotropion.com
$610 to $1300 per night
Cape Town, South Africa Accommodations
Top Floor Apt
917-493-9514
www.vrbotv.com
$180 per night
Camps Bay Apt
Tel: +2721 7941096
www.vrbotv.com
$100 per night
Resources
The Cape Grace Hotel
212-288-1144
www.tablethotels.com
$320 to $1250 per night
South African Tourism Board
www.southafrica.net
San Francisco Accommodations
Potrero Hill Home
415-821-7870
www.vrbotv.com
$225 per night
1892 Flat
916-789-7736
www.vrbotv.com
$314 per night
Nob Hill Flat
707-823-5383
www.vrbotv.com
$300 per night
Resources
San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.sfvisitor.org
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel
415-276-9888
www.mandarinoriental.com
$475 to $3000 per night
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