May 21st 2013 3:00PM
By Diana Olick In the kitschy community of St. Michaels on the Maryland shore, businesses are gearing up for the official start of the season, Memorial Day weekend. Trucks carrying dozens of bicycles are unloading into waterside racks and shopkeepers are moving their bright-colored wares out onto the sidewalks. For real... Continue Reading »
May 21st 2013 2:17PM
New York City has effectively deemed the vacation rental website Airbnb illegal with a finding that a man there broke the law by renting out his apartment through the service. A judge arbitrating the case for the city's Environmental Control Board declared that using Airbnb violated New York's illegal hotel law, reported... Continue Reading »
Mar 13th 2013 10:00AM
It's a festival, not the presidential inauguration! But homeowners in Austin, Texas, don't seem to see the difference: They're trying to rent out their places to tourists for the week of SXSW at prices that rival the astronomical asks in Washington, D.C., during President Barack Obama's inauguration. You might recall... Continue Reading »
Dec 27th 2012 11:30AM
By Jeff Brown The lure of a vacation home is strong this time of year, especially if you live in a chilly latitude. Imagine having a place at the beach. Swimming, tennis and golf in January! T-shirts instead of overcoats! But can you make it work financially? Face the facts: It would be awfully tough to turn a vacation... Continue Reading »
Feb 9th 2012 7:00AM
The most romantic day of the year is looming on the horizon, but not all of us have the bankroll to whisk our valentine off to a a five-star luxury resort in Tahiti (sadly). But before you book that sorrowful Sweetheart Package at a local motel, why not consider a classier, cheaper and trendier alternative? Imagine your... Continue Reading »
