Has anyone used VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner ... ... or any type of condo rentals? What assurances do I have that this is a legit transaction (besides paying $60 on vrbo.com for the "gold status" rental guarantee?)? I ... ... experiences with vrbo.com condo rentals in Ixtapa (Bay View Grand or ... more

... the legitimacy of VRBO BVG rentals and all ... ... phone it will give me a better feeling about the whole process. I didn't read any posts about people purchasing the vrbo rental guarantee plan, maybe it's unnecessary? Any add'l info or comments you may have are appreciated. Thanks ... more

For VRBO rentals in the USA it's a good idea to use the county assessor's office to verify the owner's name and make sure their taxes are current. ... more

Any Club Intrawest members that have been to the Palm Desert location? How does Zihuatanejo compare for an adult only vacation? I'm leaning toward Mexico. We've only been to Sandestin and Blue Mtn. Thanks... more

The Intrawest in Zihua is NOT adults only...so chose a good month where school is NOT on vacation!! ... more

... near your condo....barbeque pit style. It is definitely geared towards golfers. Palm Desert is just one of a few smaller cities that all run together .....Palm Springs area. There are good restaurants to try in the mall/shopping area. A car rental is a must. hope this helps! (: jilltravler ... more

My best advice to you is to check out sites such as VRBO (Vacation rental By Owners). It is a fantastic source for condo rentals. ... more

... we wanted to lengthen our vacation by renting a car and going somewhere nearby for a few days beforehand. Any suggestions? We are interested in pyramids or any cool small towns nearby where we can spend a couple days exploring. We are into great design and art, music and soaking ... more

... 4 or less hours). car rentals can get tricky in the area. At a higher altitude (~6000 ft+) days are hot, but nights are nice to chilly. Everything you would require can be found around the town square, entertainment is nightly in the square. Many specialized crafts - toys, trinkets, Xmas ... more