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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Happy Passover!

To Our Dear Friends and Guests,

Just wanted to share with you and make you aware…..

Every year during Passover season we have no availability to rent out our apartments (most of our Passover reservations have been processed from over 10 months in advance!!!) and we continue to receive many inquiries from guests as well as guests’ friends for availability during Passover. In many cases we are being asked to help find several alternatives, i.e. to recommend or to send links to other apartments that may be available. 

We are very knowledgeable in the vacation apartment market. We are continuously educating ourselves on other apartments offered in order to update and improve our services.

Recently, we have been facing a rapid increase in the number of vacation apartments offered in Israel.   There are many privately owned apartments that are widely advertised on the internet (as the online advertisement can be relatively unrestrained or even free) that have been mushroomed in the past few years.  Hence, we feel that we would like to share with you some of the feedback that we have been receiving from other apartments. In this briefing we also hope to give you some useful tips when selecting your next vacation apartment in Israel. 

- Some of these apartments were renovated by their Owner, dividing bigger apartments into a few smaller apartments. These units are being rented while the Owner lives on site. In some cases these apartments are not legally created and do not have the proper occupancy documentation. 

- Although some of the apartments have been renovated and internally redesigned the buildings where they are located are frequently poorly maintained.  It is also important to check that there is an elevator in the building, as it can be very inconvenient to carry the luggage for your trip using a walk up building facility.

- Even if payment is due upon arrival and not in advance as most companies require, it can be very frustrating to find out that the apartment you were promised is not as expected. It can be almost impossible to find an alternative on the spot, especially when travelling with kids.  

- In case there is a malfunction with an appliance or an urgent repair required in the apartment during your stay, companies usually have maintenance arrangements on site. Also, companies  are more prepared than Private Owners to resolve the issues more promptly. 

Whether renting vacation apartments from either a company like us or from individual owners, always check for feedback and ask for recommendations from guests who have stayed in the apartment.
GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR VACATION !!!

Israel Vacation Homes 
WWW.IsraelVacationHomes.com
ContactUs@IsraelVacationHomes.com
NYC +1- 646-296-1342

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Summer 2013 Rentals!

Israel SUMMER RENTALS!
Book your vacation apartment today! 

 Regency Gardens - Outdoor lap swimming pool
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST!

Don't forget to upload your unforgettable 
Israel trip pictures!!


Monday, February 4, 2013

Photo Contest!

Did you enjoy your stay at our apartment?? Did you have a nice and lovely stay in Israel this year? We would love to hear about your experience!

Upload your pictures to our Facebook page, of your unforgettable trip moments for a chance to win a 1 WEEK FREE STAY during your next vacation with us!!

*Each participant will receive a beach ball and a tote bag.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Pesach 2013

With Passover just around the corner make sure you inquire within time to book your apartments with us!


The rates from March 24th, 2013 – April 2nd, 2013 are peak season rates at:
Two bedroom - $420 per night (two single beds & one queen bed, cot or crib available)
One bedroom - $280 per night (one queen bed, one crib available)

We have a minimum of 9 nights during Passover and check-in/check-out cannot occur during March 24th, 2013 – April 2nd, 2013.

The beach is just a 2 minute walk from our apartments. What better way to celebrate Passover than with family and friends in your home away from home.


Advantages of renting with Company Owned Apartments Vs. Privately Owned Apartments



There are many advantages staying with a company that provides you with services and has on-site assistance and knowledgeable staff. I will discuss some examples in regards to my opinion.

While away from home travelers would prefer to truly feel they are ‘at home’ wherever they may stay. It puts you more at ease allowing you and your family/friends to be able to truly enjoy your stay. Although it is not at many Vacation Home Rentals that travelers have on-site assistance from the staff where when they are presented with an issue is tended to in the outmost respectable and timely fashion.

With privately owned apartments you are charged for extra amenities such as wifi internet access, parking, high-chairs, cots, etc. We offer various amenities to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible.

Below please see a list of a few of our provided amenities free of charge:
Indoor Parking
Free wifi-internet access
High-chairs and cots(requested ahead of time)
Cell phone(as we don’t provide landlines within the apartments we can set aside a pre-paid cell phone free of charge for you to use during your stay)


 





Please let us know your thoughts on this matter. What are your experiences while traveling and staying is privately owned apartments vs. apartments which are serviced by a company?

Friday, January 11, 2013

After the incredible snow storm in Israel, all is now clear and sunshine has returned! Beautiful weather is expected in the next few weeks! Reserve an apartment with us today, at special Winter rates!

Israel Vacation Homes
WWW.IsraelVacationHomes.com
ContactUs@israelvacationhomes.com
NYC +1- 646-296-1342