Month: April 2019

Bandung Car Rental – Don’t Go To Bandung Without It

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Planning a vacation in Bandung – is it necessary to buy a Tour package?

The first time I planned a travel to Bandung with my family was several years ago, at that time me and my wife were split on the decision whether to buy a tour package or to go there by ourselves with our self planned trip.

There are several advantage and disadvantage if you buy a tour package, first and foremost since you have paid for the travel agent, they will take care of everything you need on your trip. This includes airlines ticket, hotel booking, local ground transportation, tourist attraction ticket entrance, and usually immigration procedure as well.
All you have to do is be there on time as scheduled and enjoy the vacation.

On the other hand there are several disadvantage of buying a tour package, one of them is you don’t have the freedom to choose the things you want to do as you always have to stick with the tour group and follow them to every destinations.
Other downside of a tour package is that they sometimes take you to places that they earn commission from if you buy something, for example: silk factory, tailor, jewellery store, medicine store, etc. It is always a waste of your valuable time visiting this kind of places as you aren’t always interested in the things sold there.

Travelling in a self planned tour by yourself is the alternative to tour package, this is the best way to travel since you have all the freedom to visit and see places you want. You can stay at one place and get to it and the culture of people live there so well that you feel you become a part of it.
This is the kind of travel experience you can’t get when you travel in a packaged tour.

Since a self planned tour requires a good transportation, you can get public transportation like bus, train or other type of public transportation. Eventhough they are cheap, sometimes it is better to use a more reliable type of transporation.

Hiring a car rental with driver is a luxury in some part of the world like Europe or United States but in Asia it is almost a necessity for a travelleris. This is because many countries in Asia doesn’t have a good public transportation as in Europe or United States.

Visitors to countries like Indonesia relying heavily on this kind of transportation, car rental with driver. As a new tourist destination city like Bandung a laid back city compared to capital city Jakarta, traffic is always a problem especially on weekend as the volume of vechicles can be doubled with tourists coming from all over the country and abroad.
If you visit Bandung there are several car rentals you can choose but the one I find very reliable is Bandung car rental by the name of Mulia Car Rental. The level of service of this car rental is truly remarkable, the quality of the cars are very good as they use always use the newest cars. The attitude of the driver are also on a high note, they are always polite and go all the way to fulfill your needs.

For an unforgetful holiday in Bandung be sure to hire from Mulia Rental – Bandung car rental

How To Buy And Manage Your First Rental Property

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According to many experts there has never been a better time to invest in property with a view to renting it out and this view has been confirmed in a new ebook by that talented property investor, Shannon Pineau.

‘How to buy and manage your first rental property’ is a step by step guide which really does cover all of the ‘ins and outs’ of this fascinating industry so that you really do know exactly what you are doing.

According to Shannon, many people become completely overwhelmed when they even think about everything that goes with buying and renting out a property that they make simple mistakes that can end up costing them dearly. Either that or they just don’t bother to proceed any further which is a great shame because property rental can be such an extremely lucrative business to get into.

Just think about it for one minute, if you have purchased the property at the right price, and that is not difficult at the moment due to the bargains that are currently on the market, it will go up in value whilst all of the costs are actually being paid by someone else, and more often than not you will also be receiving a monthly income from the venture which sweetens the deal even more.

Shannon not only covers the many positive points of the property rental business, she also goes into great detail about what to do if things go wrong so that you are ideally prepared to tackle any problems head on and continue to go on and prosper.

Literally, no stone has been left unturned in this excellent ebook and if you are even just thinking about getting into the property rental business you should look no further than ‘How to buy and manage your first rental property’ by Shannon Pineau.

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Spin Art Machine Rental Tips And Tricks On How To Get The Best Deal

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If you want an interactive game for your kids party, spin art is the perfect choice to entertain the kids. Aside from being affordable, they can also sharpen kids creativity skills thru fun arts and colorful designs. Spin art is truly enjoyable that even adults can enjoy playing them!

Compared to other forms of party activities, spin art machine rental is indeed more practical and cost efficient. To those who dont have big spaces at home, and needs something that is colorful and kids can truly enjoy, spin art machine rental is the most perfect option for your kids party. However, one must bear in mind that not all spin art machine rental companies can provide you efficient machines and equipments. In the internet alone, you can see thousands of party rental companies that offers spin art but not all of them can be tagged as trustworthy and dependable providers. To avoid hoax and substandard equipments as well as spin art machine rental companies, see these tips and tricks below.

1.Look for reputable and long standing providers this is the first thing that you need to bear in mind when looking for high quality spin art machines. Most spin art machine rental companies do offer affordable rates but then you must note the reliability of the provider. Make sure that the company has been in the business long enough to be tagged as honest and reliable. Dont waste your money from substandard and unsafe spin art machines, getting the best provider is the first key.

2.Choose the right size of spin art machine depending on the number of your guests, the size of the spin art machines should be greatly considered. Small spin art machines are only applicable for familial celebrations while big ones are meant for parties. Be sure to talk to your spin art machine rental company because can offer double or even quadruple spin art toys for kids to enjoy. If you will be using this machine for your kids party, it is advised to rent two or more machines to provide comfort and adequate chances to all your visitors.

3.Variety of designs and colors you also need to consider the number of frame designs and paint colors present on the package deal. Ask your trusted spin art machine rental company about the different packages they offer and pick accordingly depending on your needs and wants. Remember that the more colors and designs present on the package, the more fun spin art machines can be. Dont limit your choices on colors and patterns because they dont cause a fortune!

4.Use of non toxic materials this is where most fraudulent companies start with, toxic vs. non toxic materials. If you saw an ad that offers insanely low prices (more than half of the usual price), be wary because they might be using a toxic and unsafe color paints. Remember that safety should always come first, second to quality and affordability. Ask the spin art machine rental company about the type of paint they use, it should be non toxic and washable.

5.Quality of the machine and safety precautions there are different types of spin art machines, there are those that comes with grills while others are covered and lockable. It is advisable to choose a safe machine that is well covered and protected. You dont want those little fingers poking into the machine! You need to ask your spin art machine rental company regarding the quality of their machines. Do they operate consistently? Are they suitable for long use? Do they require special wirings and structures? Are they safe regardless of the weather? Do they have catch trays for easy cleaning? Ask all these things to ensure high quality of the machine you are renting.

Renting a spin art machine is actually easy and uncomplicated if you just know what to look for and where to find it. Browse the internet but be smart when choosing a provider. Always ask questions including discounts, some spin art machine rental companies are very lenient with regards to pricing.

Tips And Tools To Avoiding Holiday Home And Vacation Rental Scams

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It is a rare occurrence in the world of luxury villa rentals when a guest gets scammed. But it can and does happen occasionally. Here are tools and tips to avoid these scams and cheaters who offer fake homes, take deposits and run, or other tricks used by criminals who want to steal your money and time without giving you a villa holiday in return.

Finding The Home

Is the luxury villa owner advertising the home on only one site? Or, is the home on a number of vacation rental websites where owners will typically seek publicity and marketing to increase bookings? The more places the home is being marketed, the more likely it is a legitimate rental. The number of complaints about a fraudulent rental would soon get the home deleted from multiple sites, leaving the scammer with few options to find new victims.

First, is there a private website for the vacation rental? Most scammers are “on the go” and don’t want to go through the trouble of building a good one. Some may be more technologically sophisticated, however, so it’s a good idea to follow through on your other verification steps.

Check the ownership and age of the domain name. Whois.net can provide this data, however some totally honest owners have opted for private registrations of their domains, in which case you will need to use other methods to find out more.

Web tools such as “The Way Back Machine” can help show the history of any given URL. If you are able to see the history of the property website going back several years, and see that it has only undergone normal and legitimate changes (i.e. text and descriptions but the home for rent remains the same) it’s probably a safe bet.

Check the IP address (“internet protocol”) details within the emails sent directly from the owner. Look in the email’s “header” for IP Addresses that might indicate the physical location of the sender, i.e. the header may show that the email came from Nigeria but the home is in Orlando. There are many free IP Lookup tools on the internet. While not always an exact indication, if the header reveals a location not in line with where the owner states that he/she is living/contacting you from, exercise a bit of caution.

Look for comments about the home that might have been made on the internet, either in other ads, or by guests that stayed there. However, this is not foolproof. If a property is a “fake” the criminals will certainly change the name or other details of the “property” each time they run a scam, so this method is not the most reliable. Sometimes owners innocently enough title the home by different names for different advertising and marketing purposes.

If the home was found on a property listing site, look to see in the profile if there is information about the age of the ad. Any listing site worth its salt will have suspended an ad for a home that has received multiple complaints. Look for a long track record of successful rentals. But don’t alienate newcomers if you think their home may be your perfect vacation rental. Just make a few more checks to make sure you’re comfortable. And, bear in mind that if an owner is new to luxury vacation property renting, you may be in their learning curve with regard to contracts, deposit procedures, housekeeping, and the like. Be prepared to be patient, but if the property really intrigues you, give it a go.

Make an independent verification of the owner and the property. The first step might be to actually ask the owner to provide a reference from their local Chamber of Commerce, a licensing board, tourism bureau, or their attorney or accountant. If they aren’t willing and able to provide something concrete to make you more likely to book the home, reconsider the rental. Contact the organization or person given, but try to verify their contact info through outside means.

Use Google to research the property owners’ name, phone, rental address, and email address. If this address has any record of unhappy customers or truly criminal activity, most likely someone has mentioned it in a public forum (click on Blogs or Groups when doing a Google search; don’t rely solely on normal search). Make sure the property exists by using Google to verify the location in Satellite view (if available), or other mapping techniques.

Making Initial Contact

Your first interaction with a villa owner or agent may be through email, but why not call or request a return call from them? It could be under the excuse of getting to know a little more about the villa or to ask a question. Use your chat to confirm for yourself that you are comfortable with the owner or agent that you are working with to rent the vacation home. They should be more than willing to accommodate you.

When you call, does the vacation rental owner answer the phone, return calls, or do they only respond to emails? Make sure they are are willing to communicate by telephone and don’t rush or brush you off back to emails.

Ask for references and call the references. If someone is a criminal, they can certainly set up fake references for you to call, so do not rely on this as your only verification.

If something doesn’t feel right to you, back off. Property owners and agents should be polite about answering your questions so you will be comfortable and happy renting the home. If they are rude, seem put out by your questions, or not service-oriented, think twice before sending them a deposit check, and consider choosing another property.

Booking The Home

Always work with written booking contracts for your reservation. Before committing, read through all the terms and conditions of renting the home, including payment details, extra charges and cancellation policy. If you would like something altered or amended, don’t hesitate to ask, as the owner may be quite amenable in order to get the booking.

Avoid paying by anonymous/untraceable methods like Western Union or Moneygram or Money orders. Pay the owner or the villa rental agent directly by personal check, credit card, or other method requested.

Beware of someone who claims not to have received your first deposit, and asks for another one. Consider sending your deposit via a trackable method like Federal Express or UPS.

Only pay by trackable means so you could put a trace on the funds if there is a problem later on. Ideally book the home with a credit card as it can offer a good layer of protection. Credit card companies hate chargebacks. Scammers who have a lot of chargebacks won’t be accepting credit cards for long.

Paying

Scammers will always push to be paid by cashier’s checks or money wired. When you hear this, either drop out or take more action to find out if the owner and rental are on the up-and-up.

Please note, the term “money wired” here refers to payments via Western Union or Moneygram, etc. Bank-to-Bank wires are something different and may be acceptable, but it is up to you to feel secure first with the owner and also the reputation of the banking institutions involved.

Some vacation rental owners shun credit cards as a form of payment. Personal checks are their preferred method of payment. Once again, anyone asking for money to be wired may be a red flag that the property is no good.

Go the Extra Mile for Friends, Family, and Guests

When renting a large “destination property” such as a supervilla, a yacht charter, or other luxury vacation experience where a lot of money is at stake (or even a little), pay extra attention to the details. It pays to do your research when multiple friends or family members will be taking time off from work and booking plane reservations to the home, so why not take a little extra time and money to double check on the vacation home? Invest in paying a certified local realtor or reputable real estate agent in that area a modest consulting fee just to help verify that the property and owner is “for real.”

Before you opt to hire a local realtor on your behalf (see above), first ask the owner if an appointment can be made so the home can be viewed inside and out before payment is made. If they refuse, you know you should just move on to someone else.

It is a truly rare occurrence for anyone to be scammed in the world of luxury vacation rentals, but we hope a bit of extra caution and research can result in a great vacation in a beautiful villa rental or luxury holiday home.

The Basics of Rental Car Insurance

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The summer season is the time that many of us opt to take a little vacation or travel to see our relatives. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself needing a rental car, it’s important to educate yourself on your rental insurance policy. The last thing you want while you’re on vacation is having to deal with the nightmare of being involved in a car accident. But what’s ever worse is finding out that the coverage you though you had, doesn’t apply.

It’s always best to prepare for the worst, and definitely don’t give the insurance companies the benefit of the doubt when it comes to your coverage. Often times, people will end up paying for additional rental car insurance and find themselves double covered. But more often than not, people make the assumption that they will be covered by their existing auto policy, only to find out otherwise. With rental cars, there are other fees that they will tack on in the event of an accident, such as the “loss of use” fee associated with their loss of income while the car is being repaired. Most standard policies will not cover such fees.

It’s always best to get an actual insurance agent on the phone so you can verify the answers to your questions with a real person as opposed to an automated machine. If you’re able to get an agent on the phone, be sure to write down the answers to the questions to prepare yourself when you hit the rental car checkout. The requirements for insurance coverage will vary by state which is why it’s nice to clarify your policy with someone. If you’re already at your vacation location and don’t have access to a phone, you may want to look to the internet for some answers.

Assuming you have a copy of your auto policy in front of you, there is certain terminology to watch out for. If you see anything about “non owned autos”, that is in reference to vehicles that you use but maybe don’t own yourself. These should still be covered as your “primary” vehicle so make sure that’s the case. Also be on the lookout for any loopholes within the policy. More often than not, the loss of use fees will not be covered.

If you use a credit card, you may receive some coverage through that. But in order to receive those benefits, there are usually certain requirements that you will have to meet. It’s common for the company to mandate that you are renting the car under your name as the primary driver, that you declined the collision waiver, and that the credit card paid for the rental in full.

You can bet that certain exclusions will be present in your auto insurance policy so it’s important to be on the lookout for those. After all, certain car models may not be covered under your credit card policy, and often times they will only cover a certain amount of days for your rental. As a company, they will be looking to cover as minimal amount as possible so it’s up to you to make sure you know where the gaps in your policy lie. The best way to do this is to get a customer service agent on the phone.

Often times, if you meet the requirements of your credit card company then you will at least get some coverage for your rental car. The same goes for your standard auto policy. But if there are any holes in your coverage then you will need to purchase the supplemental insurance in order to protect yourself in the event of a car accident. Review the fine print and educate yourself about your insurance before its time to rent a car.