Just five weeks after announcing their partnership with Vacasa, Google’s new vacation rental venture has hit a roadblock. In order for Google’s listing platform to establish itself, it needs some early adoption help from VR industry giants. Up until a couple days ago (Oct 8), it appeared as though they had their foot in the door through cooperation with Booking Holdings and its subsidiaries.

Four or five years ago, the web was awash with articles featuring emphatic proclamations about fail-safe vacation rental retirement plans. Many of the headlines were presenting the idea of VR management as an unrealistic low-effort money-making scheme. Now that the smoke has cleared and the vacation rental industry seems to be approaching some sort of predictability, how have retirees actually fared in the business?

Owning a beach house is a dream come true for many people. And, if you are planning on renting your property, then you can look at a pretty decent profit. But, here’s a common mistake beach houses owners make. They think that the vicinity to the beach alone is enough to get them the best guests or allow them to set a higher price.

If you chose Tokyo as your vacation destination, then you’re in for a lot of incredible sights and experiences, as this is one of the most incredible contemporary cities you can find. From its ultra-modern skyscrapers to the incredibly well preserved historical temples, Tokyo will surround you with a mix of worlds that you will fall in love with.

Whether it’s for the old charm and romantic spirit embedded in the streets and architecture or the search of a dynamic city that never sleeps, Paris always makes it on a traveler’s bucket list. From the cuisine to its cultural scene, Paris lives and breathes art, delighting the senses and inviting you to contemplate and be amazed by its beauty.

Choosing the perfect interior decoration is a common conundrum for first-time vacation rental owners. The difficulty, however, doesn’t lie in a lack of options – there are almost endless possibilities. A failure to find a cohesive style to form a plan around and execute with confidence is the real issue.