Lay My Hat

The go-to websites in the U.S. seem to be VRBO, Airbnb, and TripAdvisor. It is likely that U.S. travelers looking to spend a fair bit of time in any one location would also do a Google search for lodgings or accommodations in that specific location. So alternate websites might work just as well to b...

Perhaps this is the thread you sought: "Should one have an open fire or wood burning stove?"
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Got it. Thanks!

Oh, now I think I see what you found amusing. But I'm curious about what makes this particular inquiry stand out as a potential scam. All I noticed was the "Do calculate the total cost yourself" seemed unusual.

My guess is the enquirer expects each double room to have two beds and the suite to have a large bed that sleeps two. The seventh guest would sleep with the eighth guest in the suite. Or am I missing something?

Sending best wishes your way and hoping to see future posts from you.

FelicityA, I think you are right about people on this side of the Atlantic not knowing about travel insurance for non-hotel accommodations. Until relatively recently, I don't think we in the U.S. have had much in the way of non-hotel/motel/inn types of lodgings to choose from. So, interestingly, sev...

Thank you, Charles, for helping me to understand that sentence. I enjoyed reading your article.

Can anyone explain to me what is meant by "doing the dying fly"? I've never heard that phrase before. TIA

I admire the grace you have shown. You accepted the responses without getting defensive and you are making the suggested changes for improvement. Not everyone would be able to do that. Bravo!

Oops, probably obvious but my comment about seeing things differently was not in reference to Bunny's post. I was typing and did not see that post until afterward.

I must see things differently, but it occurred to me that the woman with the wine glass might consider the Pool Area to be only the section immediately surrounding the pool, while you see the Pool Area as the large (as defined by you) space within the gate. That could explain her brandishing the win...

And maybe hang an attractive sign that says "Pool Area" on the gate with the new self-closing hinges.

Thanks for explaining. Can you also tell me what HMRC and AST mean? I've always been able to guess, based on context while reading, but it would be great to really know. Lots of things to learn on this site!

I don't understand why it matters if the person staying there considers himself/herself a tenant versus a holiday maker. Aren't there provisions for making repairs to long-term rentals? I can only speak to the laws of the U.S., where I rent houses long-term. But here tenants are required to provide ...