Like most of you, I travel a lot in the search of fresh pow pow each season. Most of the time I stay with friends/family, but a lot of times I like to get a nice vacation rental when I cant, so I can feel at home on my trip (and to avoid the gnarly overcrowded hotel scene when possible). Almost always I rent directly from the owner, and there are a slue of great vacation rental websites our there, but sometimes they are not always great for finding that perfect property that is close to where you want to go, especially if you are unfamiliar with your destination. I stumbled across an article for the first vacation rental website catering specifically to surfers and snowboarders, www.Solikai.com. I checked it out and here is what it has to offer.

Travelers who visit Solikai.com search the user-friendly directory, find a rental in the desired location, and access all of the property’s amenities. The site will then connect you to the property owner or manager directly to book it. There are no fees or sign-ups for the traveler; just direct access to the information and contact source. Think of it more of an online property directory rather than a travel site, you cannot book anything directly on the site. If you own a home or condo in a destination hotspot, the site offers owner services to increase the exposure of your vacation rental. No management or commission fees and interested surfers and snowboarders can contact you directly. You just need to sign up and become a member of their site (again, which is totally free!)

The Solikai staff will verify the location of every property that is listed and check the proximity to the local activities. The site and its staff have surfed and rode all over the globe in search of waves and fresh powder, and in doing so, have found some of the best locations around the world including Nicaragua, Fiji, Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco, Chile, South Africa and Tahiti.

Check it out and start planning your next trip in a home away from home.

Posted by Megan on Saturday, April 11th, 2009 in Industry.

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