Your Doctor Called. She Said You Need a Weekend Away In Big Bear.
Posted on 04/26/2013 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
Well, that may not be exactly what she said, but pay attention anyway. A recent report out of the Mayo Clinic showed that stress has a tendency to invade virtually every area of our lives. And when you take a close look at their findings, the results can be discouraging.
Many of us suffer stress due to increased workloads. Stress causes a number of symptoms including decreased memory, various pains, fatigue, and less romantic interest. But what is one of the primary effects of stress? Decreased work efficiency. So, you get stressed over having too much work, and the stress impairs your ability to complete your work. How messed up is that? But don’t despair. We’ve got a great solution for you.
A recent New York Times article showed that sufficient sleep, relaxation and vacation time can counteract virtually every adverse symptom you may be facing due to the stress in your life. And here at Five Star Vacation Rentals, we just happen to be world-class experts at helping folks like you dive into depths of soothing relaxation unlike anything you’ve ever known. Think of us as the “Vacation Doctors.” Here’s what we prescribe:
Take at least two nights. Repeat as needed for relaxation:
For a romantic getaway, try our Slope Side at Bear Mountain cabin. This is consistently one of our most popular cabins and once you arrive, you’ll see why. The cabin is located just a few lots from the edge of the National Forest, so you’ll feel like you’re right on the edge of a forested wilderness. Imagine the tranquility of an early-morning walk through the woods as you feel the crisp mountain air fill your lungs and listen to the muted symphony of birds. Sit on a log for minute, and you’ll be able to watch the squirrels scurrying across the forest floor jumping from tree to tree. No phone calls, and the nearest spreadsheet is a million miles away. You’ll feel your blood pressure getting lower as your mood gets progressively higher. You can view a virtual tour of this luxury cabin at this link. See more details and photos here. Or quickly grab the next available slot with our online booking calendar at this link.
Maybe you could use some away time with your extended family or a close group of friends. Our Castle Glen Dream Estate is a huge hit with larger groups. This rambling estate boasts 8 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms in 6700 square feet of space. Grab a handful of your favorite movies and settle in for a movie night with the gang in the theater room. Sink into the luxurious theater seating as the music rises during the opening credits, and you’ll see why this amazing cabin is quickly becoming a favorite with our guests. With room for 16 guests, a spa and amazing views, the only stress you’ll feel during your stay is when you start back down the hill to go home. But don’t worry. We’ll be ready for your next visit as soon as you are. You can take a walk through with our virtual tour at this link. This page has more details and photos. The online calendar to book your stay right now is at this link.
And if you’d like to explore any of our other destinations, you can be confident that we’ve worked with equal diligence to make sure all of our properties provide a level of luxury and relaxation that you just can’t find anywhere else. Here are links to our other properties in Park City, Utah, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you create the perfect getaway to relieve the stress in your life. And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. This way you can be the first to know when we offer any last minute specials and discounts.
Calling all Golfers. Five Star Vacation Rentals Has a Getaway For You
Posted on 04/19/2013 in Golf Vacation.
We’re just finishing up ski season in most of our destinations, and skiers are some of our favorite guests. But we see many of these same folks come back during the spring and summer to pursue their passion for golf. The reason for their return visits is pretty clear: We have some of the best destinations with the finest courses that you can find anywhere. Whether you’re an avid golfer or just interested in starting, we’ve got the perfect choice for you.
Our Palm Springs/La Quinta properties offer real luxury during your golf vacation. These properties are located right on the fairway of the most popular golf courses in the Palm Springs – La Quinta area. And with the many other activities nearby, you may want to book your stay for the entire summer. The golfers in your family can hit the links every morning while the rest of the family can enjoy the shopping, theater, and other great local activities.
We can’t think of a better way to spend our summer vacation than booking a week or month at the beach while staying in one of our luxury Southern California Beach estates. And since Southern California boasts some of the nation’s finest golf courses, you can be sure your golf craving will be satisfied. You have a number of top courses to choose from, but our favorite is the Monarch Beach Golf Links. You’ll enjoy a day full of “it just doesn’t get any better than this” moments while you take in the lush green fairways that stretch out to the azure ocean views beyond.
Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is one of our favorite golf destinations. While most of our guests choose this resort because it is located right on the beach, avid golfers will feel their pulse quicken when they get a look at the local golfing opportunities. You can’t beat the convenience of the par 72 Flamingos Golf Course that’s a quick 5 minute cab ride from your luxury condo. After you enjoy a few rounds there, be sure to take the brief 30 minute drive to the Vista Vallarta Golf Club where you’ll enjoy play on courses bearing the names of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. There are daily flights from all Southern California airports, so you can be on the course this afternoon.
While the Mammoth Mountain ski season often runs through June, come July, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful golfing found anywhere in the world. The Sierra Star Golf Course is situated in the soaring pines at 8000 feet above sea level. This par 70 championship course was designed by Cal Olson, and many golfers find the altitude gives them some of their longest drives ever.
Big Bear seems to be an endless source of fun for most of us, and it’s no different for golfers. Book your stay in one of our luxury vacation rental cabins, and you’ll enjoy Big Bear’s 9 hole Bear Mountain course. Golfing usually starts in the middle of May, so give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll help you pick out the perfect cabin for your getaway.
As you can see, we’ve got some amazing choices for the golfers in your family. Call us at 310-780-3411, and we’ll be happy to help you choose the best one for you. And whichever one of our golf destinations you may choose, you’ll have the assurance that we’re working hard to make sure your golf vacation is a great one.
Prudent Tax Planning With A Great Vacation Getaway
Posted on 04/12/2013 in Luxury Big Bear Cabins.
Tax time is just about over, and we’re all breathing a sigh of relief. If you had to pay, the pain will be subsiding soon. If you’re getting a refund, well, let’s just imagine a few of the possibilities.
Most of us treat our tax refund as a gift from heaven, and that’s almost how it seems. Though upon closer examination, we find the postmark betrays a much earthier origin. For many of us, it’s perhaps the only piece of mail coming out of Washington that we actually enjoy opening. All year long we labor and watch the numbers on our paycheck continue to grow larger in that column devoted to our taxes. It’s nice to finally get a few of those dollars back. And here at Five Star Vacation Rentals, it always puts us in the mood to celebrate.
We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate than with a stay in one of our luxury vacation rentals. Our avid blog readers are well aware that we have some of the finest luxury estate getaways for you to choose from. Big Bear is our most popular destination, but we’ve got great properties in Park City, Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico as well. And regardless of which one of our destinations you choose, you’ll have the comfort knowing that we’ve devoted ourselves to providing you with only the best quality properties to ensure you feel pampered and relaxed for the duration of your stay with us. Here are a few suggestions we have for prudent investments with your tax refund.
1. Make sure you spend the money in a way that is the polar opposite of how you actually feel about taxes.
This is perhaps the most fun of all. We cringe and grumble over our tax burden. When we’re together with friends, it’s often the topic of our conversations. We would love to pay less taxes, and our tax refund check is a small reprieve toward that end. So, it can be amazingly delicious to use that money to pamper your family. We see near daily reports of how the government spends our taxes frivolously, so what better response than to invest that money into the pure delight of our family?
2. Book a stay at one of our getaways for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
You really don’t need an excuse to plan your getaway to one of our luxury vacation rentals. As the ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote in the 5th century BC, “If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.” For the sake of your sanity, please call us today to book your getaway for no other reason at all. We value your stability and sanity, and we’re here to help. Please call us before it’s too late. 310-780-3411
3. Book a stay with us to celebrate some of your most important occasions.
Our lives are filled with milestones that we mark to help us remember the most important events. We all have a birthday, and there’s really no better way to celebrate it than booking a luxury getaway in one of our vacation rentals. But that’s just the start. We have anniversaries, graduations, honeymoons, promotions, engagements and much more. Pack your bags, and grab a camera, because your stay with us will become one that your entire family will remember and yearn to repeat.
As you can see, Five Star Vacation Rentals has some great luxury destinations ready to help you relax like you’ve never been able to before. You can choose a luxury Big Bear Cabin, or a condo on the beach in Villa la Estancia. Whether you’re looking to getaway for some upcoming event, or for no reason whatsoever, please call us at 310-780-3411. We’ll be happy to help you create a fantastic getaway that will delight your entire family.
More Fun Events in Big Bear for May
Posted on 04/05/2013 in Luxury Big Bear Cabins.
In last week’s blog, we detailed a few of the great events happening in Big Bear during May. You can see that blog at this link. But we really only covered a handful of the fun things you’ll have to do during your stay with us in May.
We mentioned it last week, but it bears repeating. May 12th is Mother’s Day, and it’s time you really showed her how much you appreciate all she does for you. We understand that our wives often do things for us out of a sense of duty. And other times their actions are simply because they love us. You don’t have to be Dr. Phil to realize that if you take this opportunity to provide her with a spectacular demonstration of how much you really love her, she’ll have more of her thoughts toward you filled with love rather than duty. Trust us. The loving thoughts are much, much better. You really need to do this. Call us at 310-780-3411 to book your getaway for Mother’s Day. But don’t delay. We often sell out over that weekend. Use this link to explore all of our luxury Big Bear estate cabins.
Returning for its third year on May 18th and 19th is the Big Bear Horro-Fi Film Festival at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center (39707 Big Bear Blvd). This is just too much fun. If you enjoy campy, funny, and occasionally terrifying films, you’ve really got to be here for this one. The events include panel discussions with the film makers and past years have seen some famous actors showing up as well. If you’re a film buff, a film maker, or just want to have some great fun, be sure to get your tickets for this one. You can get more details and a calendar of events on their website at www.bigbearhorrorfilmfest.com.
And for all you runners out there, be sure to book your stay for the Big Bear Lake Memorial 5K Fun Run to Benefit “Wounded Warrior Project.” The 5k Fun Run is set to take place Sunday May 26, 2013 in The Village of Big Bear Lake, CA. The 3.1 mile road run starts in The Village and takes you through some of the scenic areas and neighborhoods of Big Bear. It’s a great way to support a great cause. Visit www.bigbearfunrun.com for more details.
Browse all of our Big Bear cabins on this page. If you’re planning a getaway somewhere other than Big Bear, please be sure to look at our luxury rentals in Park City,Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Regardless of where you may go, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that Five Star Vacation Rentals is working to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. Don’t risk your precious vacation time by booking anywhere else!
