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“Don’t discount cold weather destinations, which attract adventure enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy cozy, private amenities like glowing fireplaces and steamy hot tubs," Daned Kirkham, senior director of real estate for Vacasa, told Travel + Leisure. Packed with more insights, check out the full article featuring our Best Places to Buy a Winter Vacation Home report. https://bit.ly/3SRJh2u

People love to ask the question: How can Vacasa excel locally as a national brand? Well ... our local teams and homeowners love to share their answers (see below). For more, check out this Vacasa homeowner case study in Martha's Vineyard, MA: https://bit.ly/49lLM3X

Our local team had a blast at the Midwest Real Estate Investors Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sales Executive Nate DePelsMaeker and Regional Sales Manager Kevin Keeton helped real estate investors of all experience levels learn more about Vacasa and vacation rental management. We know peace of mind is priceless for our homeowners, whether they're seasoned real estate investors or first-time owners of a second home. That’s why we have local team members in every market we serve, as well as experienced sales leaders who know the ins and outs of each market. Can't wait for next year's event! #MWREI24

What does "Bring Vacations Home" mean to you? As part of our Vacasa Voices series, we put this question to Alex Pedigo, Vacasa's Senior Director of Business Development. Like many of us, Alex grew up with vacation rentals as a backdrop to trips meeting family and seeing the country. So what he shared was steeped in his personal experience. What do you think of his answer?

Have you solidified your summer travel plans yet? According to our data, you may still have some time. Searches on Vacasa.com for summer travel dates tend to spike in early April, so now is a perfect time to get ahead of the curve. And if you're looking for some inspiration, check out the "15 Best Places to Go for Summer Vacation, According to FamilyVacationist's Editors and Contributors". https://lnkd.in/ghtjqmZh

What happened when Big Bear homeowner Rick J. decided to partner with Vacasa? Among other things, Rick found a balance between having a home for family get-togethers, and a top-performing vacation rental. Needless to say, thanks to Flo and Vacasa's incredible local team in Big Bear, homeowners like Rick experience true partnership and strong results. See Rick's full story in our Homeowner Spotlight: Big Bear, CA: https://bit.ly/3Ox009O #BringVacationsHome

Can you relate? "Even in traditional spring break spots like Florida and Hawaii, travelers are eyeing different destinations 'where there’s more to do than soak up the sun,'" according to Kristen Taylor, VP of Operations at Vacasa. See the full article in Travel + Leisure for more Vacasa insights on spring break travel trends and unexpectedly popular destinations. https://bit.ly/3UCdEwi

Can we share a secret (that's not really a secret)? Our local Vacasa team members are amazing hospitality professionals! For one example, see this Homeowner Spotlight from North Padre Island, TX: https://bit.ly/4bqgXfT Homeowner Sally F. shares her experience as a homeowner with Vacasa over the past 8+ years. From bookings to customer service, our local teams #BringVacationsHome for our owners and guests.

Golf and vacation can go hand-in-hand. But adding an ability to support great causes and community programs makes for a hole in one ⛳ We were proud to sponsor The PGA Tour's 2024 Farmers Insurance Open (Century Club of San Diego). It was a fantastic event (congrats to champion Matthieu Pavon) where our local teams met with golf fans and members of the community. Beyond the tournament excitement and drama, we were honored to work with organizers who benefit great local community programs like Champions for Youth, Growing Golf, Armed Services YMCA and The Patriots' Outpost. #BringVacationsHome #LocalTeams

There's some BiggerNews about Snowbirds on BiggerPockets. With snowbird season in full swing, millions of freezing northerners head south to seek a temporary escape from the cold. Vacasa's VP of Operations Kristen Taylor joined the BiggerPockets Podcast to share some of our Winter Travel Trends data and discuss where people are going to snowbird. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3w9aMN9 P.S. Extra points if you knew "snowbird" could be used as a verb 🙂