When you're in the snow and ice thinking about your next vacation, most likely you're thinking about somewhere tropical, sunny, and warm! There's nothing that says vacation more than sitting on the beach, listening to the waves, sipping a colorful, fruity-tasting drink (umbrella included, of course). That's why Florida is one of the [...]

Beach vacations are so pleasant and relaxing.  You can sit on the gorgeous white or golden sand and look out over the beautiful blue water or enjoy a long walk while you take in the wonderful smell of the ocean.  Florida’s beach vacations are irresistible because of their beauty, accessibility and variety of [...]

Following is a continuation of an article written by "The VR Guy" who has experienced the ups and downs of the Vacation Rental business.  "The VR Guy" has gained his experience by owning and operating a few Vacation Rentals on the beautiful island of Maui…
6) I wish someone had told me how to handle the [...]

Well, let me begin by saying there are many, many things I wish somebody had told me before I went into the Vacation Rental Business, but all in all I can say it has been a pleasant adventure! But it would have been nice if……..
1)  Someone had told me about the value of having [...]

HotSpot Hot Shot Gary K shares his tips on "Pricing":
How to Structure Your Vacation Rental Pricing 
In the “Information Age” that we live in today, it is much easier to price your vacation rental property than it would have been years ago.  Here’s why…The internet has many web sites that list vacation properties all over the world. So, [...]

I would love to say….. “Ten years ago, I thought about this great business concept, did loads of research, made a business plan, and today I am a successful Vacation Rental Owner, etc., etc.” But……..the ONLY truthful part of this statement would be…..the “Ten years ago” part.
The simple truth……….. My wife and I got into [...]

In this section of the blog, we will have guest commentary from people all over the world that own/have owned/managed/or stayed at a vacation rental.  We hope to have contributing commentary at least once a week.  Please email me at kdoucette@cfl.rr.com if you have any interest in sharing your experiences.
Note:  Owners of vacation rental properties [...]

A formal introduction is always nice when you're meeting someone for the first time.  So, let me introduce myself:
My name is Kenny Doucette, I am the founder and operator of VacationRentalHotSpots.com (a site dedicated to Florida Vacation Rentals).  I'm 36 years old and live in Daytona Beach, married for 6 years (Lisa), we have a 4 year [...]