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Celebrate the 58th Annual Carnival in Aruba with Family and Friends

January 3rd, 2012

ARUBA – It has been said that you have not lived until you have experienced the spirit of Carnival in Aruba.

The 58th annual Carnival celebration kicks off on January 8, 2012 and is followed by weeks of events that bring you floats, continuous music, glamorously decorated groups of participants of all ages, king and queen elections, torch parades that wind through the streets, and finally the grand parade, which takes place March 8.

“This is the greatest party ever,” said Matthew Smillie, owner of Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, which specializes in Aruba villas for rent. “It is an event for the entire family and the fanfare is as exciting in the beginning as it is when the celebration comes to an end.”
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Take a Recession-Proof Vacation Without Hurting Your Bottom Line

September 27th, 2011

ARUBA – Justifying a leisure vacation is harder than ever during these tough economic times, but fortunately for you, we here at Aruba Villa Vacation Homes have several tips on how to get the most for your money and still get to vacation at an exotic location such as Aruba.

“There are ways to take a vacation that will give you the escape from the every day hustle and bustle without hurting your bottom line,” explains Matthew Smillie, owner of Aruba Villa Vacation Homes, an Aruba beach villa rental company, which specializes in beach rentals.
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How the Rental Process Works

August 5th, 2011

Aruba – If you’ve never rented a home on Aruba, you may find the process to be confusing, but Aruba vacation rentals agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes aims to demystify the experience and help each client at every step in the process. They work hard to ensure that each visitor receives just the right Aruba villa rental.

The process usually starts with a guest visiting our website or contacting our staff by phone or email.
“On the website, visitors can view our beach rentals, seeing what is available and identifying potential amenities,” explains Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba beach villa company. “However, if they contact us, we can really get a sense for what their needs are,”
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Top Five Reasons to List Your Property with Us

June 28th, 2011

ARUBA – Aruba Villa Vacation Homes is one of the top Aruba rentals agencies. Below are only some of the reasons for property owners to select us for help with advertising and renting.

Top Rankings on Major Search Engines: The Aruba beach villa rental company enjoys page one ranking for common keywords on Google, and top rankings for other search engines. That means when guests are searching for a rental property, your home will be one of the first they consider.

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Getting High Marks for Property Management

May 26th, 2011

Aruba – The Aruba beach villa rental agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes is not only popular with its guests, but it also gets high marks from the people who own the properties the company manages.

“Our clients are very happy with our Aruba rentals services,” explains Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba villa rental company. “We keep the properties in good condition and we make sure every property has plenty of guests. Many of our clients have told us they consider us the most trustworthy and competent property management agency in Aruba.”
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Why a Rental is Better than a Hotel

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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Offering New Services

March 16th, 2011

Aruba – The Aruba rentals agency Aruba Villa Vacation Homes now provides its visitors with a wide range of additional services to make their visit the island more enjoyable.

“We can arrange for a variety of excursions, services, and trips at no additional charge,” says Matthew Smillie, owner of the Aruba accommodation company. “Then our guests don’t have to do the work themselves. They can sit back and enjoy their vacation.” Read the rest of this entry »

Aruba’s Boating and Surfing Options

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 »

What to Look for in a Contract

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 »

Christmas and New Year’s on Aruba

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 »