http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog Your travel tips, resources & information blog. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:33:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our July 4th Poolside Barbecue was a huge success despite a few drops of rain.  No deterrent when hotdogs, cokes and chips are on the menu!  We consider the Beach Castle Resort to be one of the lucky summer beach destinations along the Gulf Coast of Florida escaping any threat ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/07/oil-free-beach-castle-resort/   [caption id="attachment_351" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Lovelady Family"][/caption]     The staff at Sun Resorts was thrilled to finally meet the winners of the "Free Weekend at the Beach Castle Contest", the Lovelady Family. Jennifer, Wes and their two sons Pierce and Braxton arrived from Alabama on June 6th and were ready to hit ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/06/free-weekend-winners-lovelady-family-arrives/ [caption id="attachment_343" align="aligncenter" width="369" caption="721 Linley St. Exterior Front"][/caption] Each month, we advertise one property as our “Featured Property of the Month.” These homes are all exceptional rentals offering everything a traveler expects when embarking on a vacation. This month’s featured property is a great waterfront cottage on Linley St. in the ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/featured-property-month-721-linley-st-longboat-key/ According to www.HomeAway.com there are 10 Decorating Styles that every homeowner must avoid if they hope to regularly rent out their property. Our area is saturated with vacation rentals, so you as the homeowner need to do everything in your power to put your property at the top of potential ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/decorating-styles-avoid-vacation-rental-property/ The most important aspect when choosing a vacation rental for travelers are the amenities available to them. Whether it’s a fully stocked kitchen or wireless internet, guests want all of the comforts of home plus a few little extras to make their vacation time a memorable and relaxed experience. www.HomeAway.com ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/top-10-amenities-vacation-rental/ Known for our white sand beaches and vast cultural attractions, Sarasota has once again been included in AmericanStyle Magazine's annual list of Top 25 Small Cities for Art in America. The city's uniqueness and commitment to the arts were just a couple of the reasons why we rose from number ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/sarasota-named-4-small-city-art-america/ We know many of you are worried about how the Gulf oil spill will impact your summer vacation in Florida, and we would like to assure you that as of right now, everything is fine - our beaches are clear of oil and our water is safe. According to the Florida ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/gulf-oil-spill-florida-vacation/ It's time to plan your Florida summer vacation and Sun Resorts International has an offer you can't refuse! June 1, 2010 - Sept. 30, 2010 we are offering a discount of 10% off our standard weekly rates on most of our beach houses. We have properties on Longboat Key, Anna Maria ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/florida-summer-discounts/ This weekend is sure to be filled with fun! Not only are we expecting gorgeous and sunny weather, perfect for a day at the beach, but it is also Mother's Day weekend. Here's a quick run down of what's happening this weekend in our area: -Friday 5/7 Palm Avenue First Friday ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/05/weekend-events-sarasota/ [caption id="attachment_309" align="aligncenter" width="328" caption="445 N. Shore Exterior Front"][/caption] Each month, we will be advertising one property as our "Featured Property of the Month." These homes will all be exceptional rentals offering everything a traveler expects when embarking on a vacation. This month's featured property is a gorgeous home on Longboat Key: ... http://sunresortsinternational.net/travel-blog/2010/04/featured-property-april/