April 21st, 2011
Aruba – “Hotels can be convenient,” says Matthew Smillie, owner of Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, “but they’re expensive and don’t offer a lot of the advantages provided by an Aruba vacation rental.” There are many reasons to choose Aruba villa rentals, but here are just a few.
Facilities: Vacation rentals in Aruba usually offer more space, especially in the rental’s public living areas. You can enjoy bigger kitchens, dining areas and living spaces than those usually found in a hotel. More space allows your group to stay together and enjoy one another’s company. Many rentals offer game rooms, high-speed Internet, DVD players, cable, and other features. Hotel rooms don’t usually have kitchens and, if they do, they’re usually rudimentary. However, many vacation rental properties have well-equipped kitchens which allow a family to gather over meals.
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March 28th, 2011
ruba – Aruba’s annual Carnival is the island’s biggest celebration, giving visitors and natives a chance to let loose and celebrate.
This year the Carnival season is unusually long. Because Easter is late in April, Aruba’s Carnival will run through March 12 – so everyone can party that much longer, points out Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba rental agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 9th, 2011
Aruba – Aruba offers just about the perfect environment for almost any boating, fishing or surfing activity you might like to pursue, notes Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba vacation rentals agency, Aruba Villa Vacation Homes. There are so many things to do that most visitors have trouble deciding.
Sailing: Visitors can rent sailboats and take them out on their own – and get sailing lessons. Sailboat snorkeling cruises can take visitors to the local coral reefs and shipwrecks. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 26th, 2011
Aruba – Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba vacation rentals company Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, advises anyone who’s thinking about renting a vacation home for a week that they need to make sure their contract has all of the necessary provisions in place. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 22nd, 2010
Aruba – Aruba is a great place for a party and it’s a particularly great place to visit for celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Matthew Smillie, proprietor of the Aruba vacation rentals agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, says the island has its unique customs, which make celebrating the holidays a fun experience for visitors.
Christmas celebrations start early, notes the proprietor of the Aruba beach villa agency. Dec. 5 marks the beginning of the official Christmas season with St. Nicholas Day festivities at the Paardenbaai Harbour where local custom says that St. Nicholas first arrived on the island. Later in the month, the island holds a Christmas festival with extended shopping hours at most stores, live entertainment, sales, incentives, special gifts, and raffles. The island’s Main Street is closed to motor vehicle traffic during the festival hours. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 20th, 2010
Aruba – “Aruba offers some beautiful golf courses,” notes Matthew Smillie, the owner of the Aruba rentals agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes. “Just about every hole offers a lovely view.”
The Tierra Del Sol resort offers the island’s only 18-hole golf course, but it’s a championship level course. The par-71, 6,811-yard course was created by Robert Trent Jones and hosts the Aruba Aces Championship, a senior PGA tour event. The facilities also include a leaderboard, track skins for groups, a practice range, chipping area, and putting greens. Carts are outfitted with GPS, and offer electronic scoring and two-way communication with the clubhouse. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 12th, 2010
Aruba — Matthew and Anna Smillie, owners of the Aruba rentals company Aruba Villa Vacation Rentals, strive to meet every need for their vacationing customers and give them the best in personalized service. Recently they have received a spate of reviews that recognize the value of their outstanding customer service.
One guest loved the accommodations, but also wrote: “Most of all, the property managers Anna and Matthew were fantastic. They met us at the car rental facility and escorted us to the home. There were a few minor issues that they quickly resolved within minutes of emailing them (they live close by).” Read the rest of this entry »
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September 27th, 2010
Aruba – Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba villa agency Aruba Villa Vacation Rentals, is very good at what he does. “We have a great client base who will only book properties with us,” he explains. “We also have many repeat visitors who will only use our villas because of the service we have provided.” The company is listed on worldwide Web sites and has increased the traffic on its Web site through a variety of search engine optimization techniques.
What’s the problem? They have more renters than they have villas. “Our selling techniques are so successful,” says Smillie, an Aruba golf vacation specialist, “that now we have a shortage of villas. So many of our guests want beachfront properties that they are completely booked seven months in advance.” Read the rest of this entry »
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August 23rd, 2010
Aruba – “Aruba has some of the loveliest beaches anywhere,” observes Matthew Smillie, proprietor of the Aruba beach rental company Aruba Villa Vacation Rentals. “However, each beach has a unique character. Whether you want for excitement, water sports, snorkeling, or relaxation, there’s a beach for you.”
Arashi Beach: A large beach with soothing surf and a sandy surface, Arashi is a terrific locale for a swim or a picturesque place for sunbathing. It also provides great snorkeling – visibility is up to 150 feet underwater on an average day. “It’s unusual in that it’s isolated compared to other Aruban beaches – approximately 15 minutes from the closest hotels,” notes Smillie, an Aruba accommodations specialist. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 16th, 2010
Aruba, Noord –The Island of Aruba has much to offer its guests, but the Tierra del Sol resort is one of the loveliest. On 600 acres, the resort is located on island’s Northeastern tip. The resort provides Aruba’s only 18-hole golf course – created by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Rentals include greens fees. These Aruba vacation rentals provide additional amenities, including a beauty salon, fitness club and full-service spa, fine and casual restaurants, and tennis courts.
“This resort is a terrific place for families who want independent vacation living. Tierra del Sol’s Aruba villa rentals are arranged into separate neighborhoods, — and offer some of the loveliest properties on the island,” explains Matthew Smillie, whose agency, Aruba Villa Vacation Rentals, offers properties at the resort. We also provide top-notch, affordable property management services for resort homeowners who would like to rent out their homes. Read the rest of this entry »
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