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Recent Testimonials - Our Service Works! Feb 16

We love feedback! Who doesn’t? And we’d like to share with you some of the most recent feedback our customers have sent us:

In our first year on Surf to Ski Retreats, we have generated over $27,000 in revenue from guests that have used your website. I think that’s pretty good. I do have to tell you that it thrills me to see how hard you push the homes you have listed onto your different marketing channels. Your website and ads look very professional.

Thank you for all you and your staff do, Michael. Looks like you have developed a great business.

Sharon
Sunriver, OR

I wanted to write to you to tell you how pleased I am with Surf to Ski Retreats. Within 3 months I have made several bookings as a result of signing on. I am so glad I decided to go with Surf to Ski Retreats and will continue to do so.

Thank you for helping me with my properties!!

Guinnevere
Honolulu, HI

I just wanted to tell you that whatever you guys are doing to get the word out about your site is working! I have had numerous hits and have had many bookings and another going out tonight. Quite honestly, I am very impressed with your site.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Becca
Mt. Hood, OR

I was really pleased to receive so many inquiries from your site so quickly since joining. I can tell that you guys do a great job with Search Engine Optimization, which is great for your subscribers and for your business. I look forward to receiving many bookings from your site in the coming months.

Thanks.

Tandra
Charleston, SC

I have to say that I am extremely pleased with your service and I know that your web site will be a hit just because of your dedication. Your sale approach was low key and without pressure, something that I like and appreciate. Your response to problems is great and reliable. And your web site is wonderful, easy to use and not cluttered with unnecessary junk.

Stuart

Kailua-Kona, HI

Send us your feedback! Use our contact page, or leave us a comment here. Good or bad, we like to hear from owners, managers and renters. We want to provide you with a great site and service!

Michael

Surf to Ski Retreats - Vacation Rentals For Every Season

New Prices & More Vacation Rentals Feb 06

RENTERS!

We now have over 17,000 vacation rentals for you to choose from and find your perfect rental! New rentals and locations are added every week. Start your search now.

OWNERS!

We’re please to announce that as of today we have a new pricing structure for owners and property managers! You get all the same great features as we have always had, but if you manage more than one vacation rental we have created special bundles and very attractive pricing for you.

See the full details on our Products page, and here is a quick synopsis:

BRONZE

  • 2 - 5 Listings
  • 1 Featured Listing
  • 1 Activity Destination
  • $99 / Listing
  • Total Savings: over $500.00

SILVER

  • 6 - 14 Listings
  • 2 Featured Listings
  • 3 Activity Destinations
  • Small Button Ad (120 x 60) for 6 months
  • $89 / Listing
  • Total Savings: over $2,600.00

GOLD

  • 15 - 24 Listings
  • 3 Featured Listings
  • 10 Activity Destinations
  • Promoted in our Renter Email Campaigns
  • Small Button Ad (120 x 90) for 6 months
  • $79 / Listing
  • Total Savings: over $4,200.00

PLATINUM

  • 25 - 49 Listings
  • 5 Featured Listings
  • 20 Activity Destinations
  • Free Listing Replication
  • Promoted in our Renter Email Campaigns
  • Square Button Ad (125 x 125) for 6 months
  • $69 / Listing
  • Total Savings: over $6,100.00

DIAMOND

  • 50+ Listings
  • 10 Featured Listing
  • 50 Activity Destinations
  • Free Listing Replications
  • Square Button Ad (125 x 125) for 6 months
  • Promoted in our Renter Email Campaigns
  • $59 / Listing
  • Total Savings: over $12,000.00

As always, any time we lower our prices, you get the lowest price. And if we ever raise a price, you still get the lower price.

Check out our testimonials and feel confident in our service. We have made many people a lot of money and we can help you too!

Michael

Surf to Ski Retreats - Vacation Rentals For Every Season

Join Our Affiliate Program Feb 01

Want to earn more money from your website traffic?

Join our affiliate program and earn cash for every user you send us that books a vacation rental online or for every property owner that lists with us.

There are two programs that affiliates can earn commissions from. 1) Vacation rental owners who sign up and pay to have at least one rental listed on our site. 2) Vacationers who book their vacation rental online and complete that booking.

Program #1:
- Pays a 50% commission on all products purchased online. A typical commission paid is $90.00 as owners generally buy additional services to advertise/market their vacation rental(s).

Program #2:
- Pays a $10.00 commission for any online vacation rental booking. We have a 3% successful conversion on this program.

With a 90 day Tracking Gap you get a longer period of time to earn a commission on the owner or vacationer traffic you send us.

We have a very successful business and hope you will join our affiliate program!

You get a 50% commission on all owner sign-up sales and $10.00 (USD) for every reservation.

Join the Surf to Ski Retreats affiliate program - it’s easy and hassle free!

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Choosing Our Advertisers Jan 11

We very much dislike going to websites cluttered with ads that have nothing to do with the website they are posted on, and we’ve heard from lots of other people who find this practice distracting too. We at Surf to Ski Retreats are very picky about the partnerships we create and the ads we publish. To that end, we look to ensure that the companies we work with have something to do with either travel, or will help our users and guests during their vacation, or for running their business. As you probably know, we are a Business to Business to Consumer website. This means we (a Business) work with other Businesses (vacation rental owners and managers) and in turn we attract Consumers (renters and travelers) to our website to find and book vacation rentals.

With all that said, you’ll find products and services that will help you get ready for a trip while at the same time save you money.

  • Flights (You may need to fly to your vacation destination)
  • Car Rentals (Once you get there, you’ll need a car)
  • Luggage (Get new bags or replace the old ones)
  • Outdoor Gear (From snorkel to ski gear, we have you covered)
  • Foot Wear (While on vacation you’ll be walking a lot and need sandals, walking shoes, boots & more)
  • Golf Equipment (Fill the holes in your bag before your next golf vacation)
  • Business Services (Office services that will help our Business customers)
  • Home Decor (Vacation Rentals need furnishings!)

Shop with confidence in the merchants that are listed on Surf to Ski Retreats!

Are you a merchant that wants to advertise with us? Contact us and let us know.

Michael

Surf to Ski Retreats - Vacation Rentals For Every Season

New Advertisers Jan 10

Every trip or vacation you take involves getting somewhere or needing something before or while you’re there.

We are pleased to help all our website users and guests in finding the right airfare ticket prices, new luggage, that perfect pair of walking shoes (for your long beach walks), skiing and winter gear (for your next ski vacation), that missing golf club (and ever important distance golf balls) as well as other very important items and services that will simply make your next vacation more enjoyable.

Look for their ads on our website and visit these online merchants to help you save money! Click any of the banner ads below to be taken directly to the merchant’s website and start shopping.


FLIGHTS
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CheapOair.com
CheapOair.com is a leading provider of airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises through its extensive partnerships with top travel brands and a wide breadth of inventory.

CheapOair is comprised of dedicated travel professionals, each with over 25 years in consumer travel and tourism. Together, they shape the vision of CheapOair, to provide a wide selection of travel products and services for today’s web savvy traveler.


Travelocity is a “one-stop shop” for customers looking to purchase travel.

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Created by co-founders of Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia, Kayak.com is a search engine that helps consumers find great travel deals from over 120 other travel sites.


LUGGAGE
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Luggage OnLine
Luggage Online carries top brand names in luggage, briefcases, computer cases, travel accessories and business accessories. Our customer service is second to none - with all orders shipping within 48 hours, and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99!


OUTDOOR GEAR & EQUIPMENT
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The North Face - Free Residential Ground Shipping on orders over $150. Expires 1.31.09
Inspiring outdoor enthusiasts to Never Stop Exploring, The North Face has been the home of innovative, technically advanced apparel, footwear, and equipment for 40 years.

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Mountain Gear has outdoor clothing, gear, and accessories to take you anywhere.

eSportsonline - 10,000+ Sporting Goods, Fitness and Games, plus Free Shipping.
eSportsonline sells over 10,000 Sporting Goods & Games. We equip every sport…baseball, basketball, football, soccer and more. Top brands like Nike, Reebok, Wilson, Rawlings and much more!

TravelCountry.com - Free Shipping on most orders
TravelCountry.com is one outdoor adventure store that still believes in customer service. Outfitting outdoor enthusiasts with the best gear and expert advice for hiking, kayaking, backpacking, camping, climbing, skiing and traveling (where there are no roads) since 1982. When you call or email a TravelCountry team member, you can rest assured that person loves the outdoors as much as you do. TravelCountry offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, FREE SHIPPING and will match any advertised price.


GOLF EQUIPMENT
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GigaGolf, Inc.
Simply stated: GigaGolf strives to design, manufacture and sell the best golf equipment money can buy. Our direct to the customer business model save time, money and allows for a higher degree of customization.

Knetgolf.com
Shop Knetgolf.com - Home of the Half Price Golf Ball & Over 100,000 Satisified Customers.
Since 1995, Knetgolf.com has been the industry leader in bringing golfers,of all abilities, great deals on every brand and style of golf ball available. In the last few years we have been working hard to add more and more products to our website that will offer golfers amazing value on products ranging from clubs to cart to gloves and more!


FOOT WEAR
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Buy Shoes
BuyAndWalk.com is the web’s most reliable source for any footwear needs. We are an online shoe retailer which suppliying footwear for women, men and kids. We have some awesome prices for the top brands, free express shipping and other valuable services that makes BuyAndWalk.com a reliable and quality footwear source.

ShoeTrader.com
Our goal is to make your shopping experience as easy, enjoyable, and convenient as possible, so we start by offering you Free Shipping on every order and a “Free Returns” Satisfaction Guarantee. Next, we’ve organized our website to make it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for and provide four ways - online, phone, mail-in, fax- for you to order. We want your shopping experience on ShoeTrader.com to exceed your expectations in every way.


AT HOME OR ON VACATION
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Simply Audiobooks, Inc.
Take your audio books on the road with you. Simply Audiobooks has over 22,000 titles for rent, with free shipping, no due dates, and absolutely no late fees!

Simply Audiobooks now offers download as another means of getting your audio books! Just recently added to the list of Simply Audiobooks products, downloads can be purchased on a monthly basis similar to the rental club, or individually.

SkyMall, Inc.
Offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, skymall.com. The SkyMall catalog is seen by approximately 88% of all domestic air passengers reaching more than 650 million air travelers annually.

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
SIRIUS is changing the way people listen to music, sports, news, and entertainment. Operating from its corporate headquarters in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, SIRIUS broadcasts over 130 digital-quality channels, including 69 channels of 100% commercial-free music, plus exclusive channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data.

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Enjoy shopping at these fine and well respected merchants! We’ll post more merchants for you to shop with as we grow our partnership base.