Day: January 25, 2019

Accommodations – Don’t Freeze or Sweat! Request in Advance

Depending on what kind of climate you’re traveling to, you might want to inquire if there’s air-conditioning and/or heat at the accommodations. Be sure to request that the thermostat will be set prior to your arrival, so that the place will be at a comfortable temperature when you arrive.  I do not want you to go through Read More

Where Should I Put My Clothes? Accommodations – Common Courtesy Requests

Sometimes in Home Exchanges & Vacation Rentals, “small things” are forgotten. So I like to personally request that some space is left open in the closets along with available hangers, as well as some empty drawer space. I’m always amazed when I arrive somewhere and there’s no place to put any of my clothes!  I Read More

Accommodations – Conveniences are Nice! So Are Supplies!

If you are arriving at your accommodations at night when it’s dark, request that the owners or host turn on the front door light so you won’t be stumbling around in the dark! I always “hate” when there is no light and then I’m dropping bags to try to find my mobile phone, to turn on Read More

Be Prepared! – Have the Correct Accommodations Emergency Contact Information

It’s important to get as much information as possible, or put in any requests you may have, before you travel and stay in someone else’s home or owner’s vacation rental. One important point – make sure you have all contact information, names, phone numbers, email addresses, etc., in case there is any kind of problem. Ensure that Read More