VacationRoost News and PR

Interview with Julian Castelli, VacationRoost

Julian Castelli, CEO and founder of VacationRoost, tells TechRockies how he leveraged his many years of experience as an executive at Primedia, the firm behind ApartmentGuide, private equity backing, the former travel operations of Overstock.com, and more to start VacationRoost, and how he sees the market shaping up. read more...

As vacation rentals gain popularity, online sites increase listings

VacationRoost was recently mentioned in a USA Today piece outlining the benefits of traveling with professionally managed vacation homes rather than traditional hotels. read more...

The Mexico Quandary: Safety or Savings?

All of this has made travel to Mexico a hard sell lately, but travel agents say the negative publicity has also made Mexico among the best values out there as resorts lower rates or add free incentives to entice travelers. read more...

Reservations firm aims to rule the VacationRoost

Last week, VacationRoost took over Alta Ski Area’s central reservations system, helping out-of-state tourists arrange everything from airfare and lift tickets to accommodations, either at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon or in the Salt Lake Valley. read more...

Renting a Villa, Not a Dump

Renting a vacation home may be cheaper and provide more space and privacy than the typical hotel room... read more...

Affordable last-minute holiday getaways

Finally, some good news for traveling families.

If you thought the ever-worsening economy meant you should forgo a holiday or post-holiday getaway with the kids, think again. The reality is that this may be the year to travel. read more...

Tough times open doors for bargain hunters

Just about all the major travel suppliers are cutting travel deals these days. The economic collapse is becoming an equal-opportunity disaster for the entire travel industry, and suppliers of all stripes are resorting to price cuts, twofers and other promotions to stimulate demand. And those deals include vacation rentals. read more...

Web Watch: Find the perfect vacation rental

What we like: With several new competitors in the vacation rental market, VacationRoost lists more than 100,000 "professionally managed" properties, offering a level of security to travelers who are wary of private rentals. read more...

Vacation Rentals on Sale ... If You Know Where to Look

With vacation rentals being a hot topic right now, I wanted to let you know there are additional ways to save on these already-affordable accommodations. read more...