My sister, Leslie, returned from an August trip to Provence with rave reviews on two properties she rented with her family. Renting abroad is one of my favorite ways to travel, so I thought I'd share Leslie's comments and links to the properties she rented. (See my June 14, 2007 post for tips on renting property abroad -- there is a key out there with your name on it.)Said Leslie about her rental near St. Remy, France, where Vincent van Gogh painted Starry Night:
"Loved the hospitality of the host. And the place itself - you really need to see this place. It was huge - a big bastide or Provencal-style farmhouse. It had so much character, so much property, a great built-in pool and hammock and boules court. Just wonderful. Felt like we were living the Provencal life." Check it out at www.romanil.com:80/anglais.htm .
Of her rental in Nice, she said:
"Loved the location - across the street from the beach -- the Riviera -- on the Promende des Anglais and just down the street from the Negresco Hotel (photo) and great dining. Also, a fabulous kitchen and bathroom and an area outside where you could eat, relax, read. The water at the beach was gorgeous - bright blue and pristine." Check out this property at www.vrbo.com/9192 .
And, while you're checking out vacation rental listings, take a look at my sister's place in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Available year-round, it's a beautiful base from which to enjoy foliage season or to ski, swim, golf, bike, hike, relax... Find it here: www.cyberrentals.com/NH/SullNHWV.html .
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