After the rush of the holiday season ends, and the winter doldrums start to set in, travelers turn their attention to their annual summer vacation plans. 

This summer, you and your family can get more value and have a better summer vacation experience, by booking your lodging accommodations in a well-appointed condo, large private home or waterfront bungalow. Vacation rentals, the fastest growing trend in travel, offer many advantages over standard hotel rooms, particularly for families and group travel. 

Which 5 skiing destinations will surprise you most?

If you're planning a ski trip this winter, now is the time to secure vacation rental lodging at your resort of choice. If you're an avid skier or snowboarder, you likely have heard of many of these ski resorts and mountain towns. Each of these ski areas has earned a solid reputation, but it's the 'sleeper' ski resorts and mountain towns that provide visitors with an amazing winter vacation experience - less crowded slopes, more powder potential, and more personality. Better places to stay, too - what could be better than renting a luxurious mountain house or condo, complete with your own private hot tub, cozy fireplaces and ample room to relax?