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Subject: How to promote a luxury villa rental site on the web
Category: Business and Money > Advertising and Marketing
Asked by: bobbylocksville-ga
List Price: $100.00
Posted: 11 Apr 2005 08:18 PDT
Expires: 11 May 2005 08:18 PDT
Question ID: 507835
Dear Questions Team, 

I have recently helped launch a new site for Luxury Villa rentals in
Europe, I wondered where would be the best place to submit this site
to. I am looking for suggestions on travel directories, travel forums
anywhere the site can get exposure!

The site offers villa rental services in Italy, Spain, Greece, France,
Portugal and Morocco, the service is world wide and I would like to
add it to as many travel sites as possible.

Thank you.
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Subject: Re: How to promote a luxury villa rental site on the web
Answered By: webadept-ga on 11 Apr 2005 09:32 PDT
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hi, 

Below is a long list of sites which you can list your website with, or
would be good to advertise with because of the traffic they have and
content they present. After that are a few places you will want to get
listed by if you can, and then the reference links on where I found
these lists.

However, before we get to that area, you can lead horses to water, but
sometimes its best to get them thirsty first. One way to accomplish
this, with sites like yours, is to write (or have written) articles
regarding the areas where your rentals are at. Travel articles, food
articles, stories about local landmarks, or out of the way places.
Articles, which make the area you are at, appealing. Once these
articles are written, have them published on travel ezines with the
author link pointing back to your site.

You can get a list of ezines on this site.
http://www.ezinedepot.net/browse.php3?cat=43

Many of the sites I have listed below would publish articles like
these as well, and the author links are more likely to be clicked on
by the readers than ad links, or a directory listing.




Italy

Dolcevita - http://www.dolcevita.com
Fashion, travel, cuisine, events, & design in Italy.
  	
Italy Cyber Guide - http://www.italycyberguide.com
A guide to all the regions of the country including maps, photos,
history, art and architecture.

Italia Mia - http://www.italiamia.com
Italian links to culture, music, travel, cities, shopping, MP3.

Italians R Us - http://www.italiansrus.com
Guide to Italian culture.

Cerca in Italia - http://www.cercainitalia.com/
Multilanguage search engine of Italian resources. The search can be
made also for single region.

ItaliaPlease - http://www.italiaplease.com/eng/
Links to sites on Italy.

People Going Global: Italy - http://www.peoplegoingglobal.com/Europe/Italy.htm
Collection of commented links to sites dealing with subjects such as
culture and government.

Guide to Jewish Italy - http://www.jewishitaly.org
Listing of synagogues, restaurants, stores, museum, mikvahs and cemeteries.

Prime Italy - http://www.primeitaly.com
Includes travel, fashion, events, education and shopping guide.

Italia Seek - http://www.italiaseek.com/
A multilanguage search engine about Italian resources. Search by
categories or by region. Also links to Italian news, shopping, food,
sports and other useful pointers.

Greece

Forth.Net - http://dir.forthnet.gr/index-0-en.html
Online directory of businesses, lodging, and services throughout Greece.

United Hellas Directory - http://www.united-hellas.com/
Interactive guide offering news, travel and general information
relating to the country; in English and Greek languages.

Magical Journey to Greece - http://www.mjourney.com/
All aspects of the Greek culture, talk live with other users and
collect information from Greek news agencies.

Greek Frontpage - http://www.protoselida.com
A variety of Greek links including travel, news and television.

Choose Greece - http://www.choosegreece.com
Portal service offering essential tourism information and news for
business and consumers; travel and transportation, hospitality and
lodging, catering, attractions and sightseeing, agencies and guides,
traveler tips, and weather information.

Yasou.org - http://www.yasou.org
Lots of background information about Greece's culture, history and people.

InterHellas - http://www.interhellas.com
Portal directory of sites relating to Greece. Includes weather
forecast, maps and travel tips.

Top URLs - http://www.topurls.gr/
Portal with various links to information.

Islands-Greece - http://www.islands-greece.com
Small directory of sites about the Greek islands, with short introduction.

NewGreece Network - http://www.newgreece.8m.com
Providing unusual links and interesting information concerning Greece.

That's Greece - http://www.thatsgreece.com
Facts and information about Greek history, society and culture in
background articles on many Greek subjects.

Greece Gate - http://www.greecegate.com
Multisubject directory about Greece: history, nature, culture, people,
education, entertainment, business, news, travel information.

All for Greece - http://www.allforgreece.com/
A directory offering listings of sites for business, travel, media,
real estate, education and culture in Greece.


Spain

All About Spain - http://www.Red2000.com/
Guide in English, Spanish and German. Includes tourist and cultural information.
  	
Spain Info - http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Home?Language=en
Provides information about cities, arts, spanish culture, sports,
beaches, environment, business travel, and accommodation.
  	
Traveling in Spain - http://www.travelinginspain.com/index.html
Personal view of several cities and general tourist information, with
photos by the author.

Tour Spain - http://www.tourspain.co.uk
News about Spain from the Spanish Tourist Board in London, including
travel, events and sports.

In Spain - http://www.in-spain.info
Comprehensive overview of Spain covering its regions, culture and tourism.

Ideal Spain - http://www.idealspain.com/
Details about travel, schools, employment opportunities and immersion
in the Spanish culture.

Spanish Living - http://www.spanish-living.com/
Information on hotels, real estate, car rentals, entertainment,
restaurants, casinos and shopping.

Spain Dreams - http://www.spaindreams.com/
Description, suggestions and photographs of accommodations and vacation areas.

Spanish Spain Travel Holiday Guide -
http://spanish-spain.travel-holiday-guide.co.uk
Guide to major coastal resorts and cities of Spain.

Spain Turismo - http://www.spainturismo.com
Online travel guide including hotels, museums, beaches, shopping,
nightlife, where to eat, transportation, useful telephones,and
weather.

Spain-Info - http://www.Spain-Info.com
Guide to culture, history, area guides, working, living, property,
fiestas, bullfighting, and the worldīs largest tomato fight.

Wild-Spain - http://www.wild-spain.com/
Information on nature and outdoor travel, user contributed field
reports, articles, photos, paintings, books, Q&A board and a directory
of experts and suppliers.

Tourist Office of Spain in Canada - http://www.tourspain.toronto.on.ca/
Official website with information for the Canadian traveller on visas,
customs and packages.

A Trip Through Spain - http://www.quovadimus.org/spain99/top20/index.html
Travel through Spain with over 400 photographs of bullfights,
architecture, cities, food and daily life.

Iberianature - http://www.iberianature.com
Guide to Spainīs environment, geography, natural history and
landscape. Includes Spanish-English nature dictionary.

Spanish Holidays - http://www.spanishholidays.com/
Travel guide with links to discount car rentals, summer jobs, golf
clubs and Spanish culture.


France

Pour Les Vacances - http://www.pour-les-vacances.com/
National directory of hotels and apartments. Search by region.
  	
Camping France - http://www.campingfrance.com/
Directory of campsites across France, with information on
accommodation, equipment and tariffs.
  	
Hebergements de France - http://www.hebergements-de-france.com
National directory of hotels, gites and campsites. Searchable by
facilities offered or location.
  	
Eurogroup - http://www.eurogroup-vacances.com/
Offers booking facilities and details of a range of holiday resorts
and activities for all seasons.
  	
Stopover Connections - http://www.stopoverconnections.com
Mixed accommodation listings, on line reservation facility.
  	
French Connections - http://www.frenchconnections.co.uk/
Accommodation directory, featuring hotels, guesthouses and vacation
rentals. Also offers activity holidays and house buying pages.
  	
Bonadresse - http://www.bonadresse.com/
Regionally sorted lists of accommodation. Offers short descriptions
and contact details.
  	
Villadelles - http://www.villadelles.com/
Hotels and furnished rental apartments, bed and breakfast with half or
full board. Several regions.
  	
Renouveau Vacances - http://www.renouveau.asso.fr
Organised holidays in 22 sites across the country. Catered and self catering.
  	
Escapade Vacances - http://www.escapade-vacances.com/
Details and prices for holiday complexes in Provence, Lot, Creuse and Correze.
  	
En France - http://www.bbfrance.com/index.html
Accommodation listings from all regions. Includes brief descriptions,
booking details and photographs.
  	
Susan Paradise - http://www.susanparadise.com
Villas, bed and breakfast and holiday houses in several regions.
Descriptions, photos, rates.


Portugal

Portugal Online Travel - http://www.portugal.com/
USA-based travel agency owned and operated by Portuguese and American
citizens. Includes travel, tours, hotels, shopping, and auctions.
  	
Portugal inSite - http://www.portugalinsite.com/
The official tourist guide advises on where to go and what to see.
Includes a section on accommodation, a database of restaurants, and
information on heritage, nature, golf and leisure.
  	
Portugal Travel Guide - http://www.portugaltravelguide.com
Packed with travel news, hotel information, maps, articles, photographs.
  	
Discover Portugal - http://www.geocities.com/Paris/4118/
A guide to different places in Portugal. Includes helpful hints,
photos, accommodations, routes and tours. The best of Portugal by
someone who has visited most of it.
  	
Strawberry World - http://www.strawberry-world.net
Travel Services - hotels, resorts, flights and car rentals throughout Portugal.
  	
Portugal-Web - http://www.portugal-web.com
A resource for information on Portugal. Holiday rentals, car hire,
hotels, restaurants, real estate.
  	
Lonely Planet Guide to Portugal - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/eur/por.htm
Exhaustive, yet "light", information about Portugal. Good place to go
if you want to get a general view of the country. Recommended reading
section.
  	
Clix Viajar - http://viajar.clix.pt/
Thousands of hotels with prices and online booking. Hundreds of
pictures, maps, places to see, travel news, travel links, restaurants.
  	
Nancy's Portugal Site - http://home.online.no/~nancys/portugal/
Your guide to Portugal. Everything a visitor would need to know. Plan
your visit, find excellent private and reasonable accommodation,
guided tours, rent a car.
  	
Portugal Ferien - http://www.portugal-ferien.net/engl.htm
Information for holidays in Portugal, at the Algarve and in Lisbon.
  	
Portugal Travel Attraction by PlanetWare - http://www.planetware.com/free/clp.htm
By subscription only. Search for Portugal tourist sites. Includes
photos and list of top-rated travel attractions.
  	
The World Travel Guide Online - Portugal -
http://www.wtgonline.com/data/prt/prt.asp
Useful tourist and business travel information, maps and climate
charts, accommodation, business and social profiles, passport and
visa, currency and customs requirements, public holidays,
travel-related news and features. Extensive.
  	
Portugal Walks - http://www.portugalwalks.com
An independent company offering walking tours to all parts of
Portugal. Map, photographs and route descriptions.
  	
VelozPlus - http://www.veloz-plus.com
Information about accommodation, travel agencies, golf, rent a car,
real estate and timeshare, restaurants, bars, discos, leisure, map of
Portugal and the weather.
  	
Charm & Comfort Portugal - http://www.charmcomfort.com/
A tourist guide and directory including accommodation, restaurants,
culture, and golf.


Also, try to get listed on DMOZ

http://www.dmoz.org



Reference Links:

Google Directory Regional Europe
http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Europe/




thanks, 

webadept-ga

Request for Answer Clarification by bobbylocksville-ga on 11 Apr 2005 10:44 PDT
Hey there!
Thanks for the prompt answer... 

Just to clarify, you gave me links for all my covered areas except
Morocco, was there any reason for that, or were there just not that
many pages...

Kindest regards, 
Robbie

Clarification of Answer by webadept-ga on 11 Apr 2005 21:39 PDT
Ooops, sorry about that. You are right, there aren't many, but there
are more than none. :-)

These are some directories which would be good to be listed in

Maroc tour - http://www.maroctour.com
New moroccan directory.

Morocco links - http://www.moroccolinks.com/
Directory with categorized links.

Marweb Morocco - http://en.marweb.com/morocco/
Directory and Search Engine.


Just about everything else was like the Travel Library, which is a
nice resouce site but didn't seem to fit your description.
http://www.travel-library.com/africa/morocco/

thanks, 

webadept-ga

Request for Answer Clarification by bobbylocksville-ga on 21 Apr 2005 07:48 PDT
Luxury villas 

http://www.thevillabook.com 

is the website by they way! :-)

Thanks again, for your good work! 
Bobby
bobbylocksville-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
Super answer, I will definatly use Google Answers again! ;)

Comments  
Subject: Re: How to promote a luxury villa rental site on the web
From: rod100-ga on 27 Apr 2005 04:26 PDT
 
By the way I thought the villabook website is superb. But I guess such
webs cost. You might consider promoting via links to other similar
sites and using Google Ads, carefully targeted. Good luck with it.

I see that you take on apartments, would you like to take a look at
www.sunnyterrace.com (Marbella) and www.edinburghflat4rent.com
(Scotland)? How could that work?

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