There's Still Time For a Great Valentine's Day
Posted on 01/30/2015 in Valentine's Day Ideas.
We hate to be a nag, but Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. And as we’ve told you in the past, this is a perfect opportunity for you to do something really memorable for your sweetie. We all know that cards, candy and flowers are nice, but isn’t it time to break out of that mold? Why not choose this year to really deliver a great message of love with a getaway to a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear?
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so it’s a unique opportunity to plan a romantic getaway for just the two of you. There’s still time to call the in laws or Aunt Margie to come and watch the kids for a couple days while the two of you scoot away for a much-needed romantic weekend. Just rent a handful of movies and leave them a credit card to order pizza. It’s really much simpler than you think. And by Friday night, you can be relaxing in front of a crackling fire in your luxurious Five Star Vacation Rental cabin.
Enjoy a romantic meal in one of the Village’s many little restaurants, or grab a couple of ribeyes on your way up the mountain, so you can cook up something yourselves in the fully-equipped kitchen you’ll enjoy. With the kids and your stress left safely far away, the two of you can enjoy some true quality time with each other. Grab your skis for some great fun on the slopes, or spend the weekend ordering take out, so you never have to wander far from the warmth and glow of the fire. Whatever you choose, this has all the makings of a weekend you’ll both remember and smile about for a long time to come.
You can view all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. Here are links to our other destinations in Park City, and Mammoth Mountain, Southern California Beaches and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We wish the best, most romantic Valentine’s Day possible for your and your loved one. We’ll be happy to help that happen, so call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan a great vacation or weekend trip.
It's Time For Some Very Important Excuses
Posted on 01/23/2015 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
We’re a bit more than three weeks past New Year’s and we’ve already found a way that a jumbo bag of M&M’s actually integrates well with our diet. And we’re convinced that the renewed vigor we employ to launch ourselves out of bed each morning qualifies for “exercise.” All in all, we’re feeling pretty good about ourselves. With these stellar accomplishments in mind, we’re looking to reward ourselves for keeping up with our New Year’s resolutions better than ever before. Or something like that.
And since we’re on the topic of excuses, may we ask what excuse you may need to plan a quick getaway to Big Bear? As usual, we’re here to help with a few suggestions.
Did you know that March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, National Pig Day, and Plan a Solo Vacation Day? Yes, all three are celebrated on this day. This is a perfect opportunity to book a Five Star Vacation Rental in Big Bear, and load up the car (alone) with your pig and a case of creamy peanut butter to munch on. We’ll do our best to track down a pig-friendly cabin for you, but you may need to settle for just enjoying your peanut butter snacks. Alone.
See how easy this is? If none of that appeals to you, feel free to hold out for April 2nd, which is National Peanut Butter and Jelly day. It’s guaranteed to be twice the fun of Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. We’re not currently accepting any reservations for December 30th, though. That’s National Bacon Day, and the pig gets upset whenever we mention it. But in keeping with the breakfast motif, we’ll gladly book your stay for May 4th (National Orange Juice Day) and for June 3rd (National Egg Day). National Pancake Day is right around the corner on February 28th, though we may need some time to work that into the diet. We’re checking if we can exchange some M&M’s for pancakes. National Coffee Day falls on September 29th this year, but we really consider every day to be National Coffee Day. You wouldn’t like us when we’ve skipped our coffee.
If you still need an excuse to book your getaway, we’ll gladly send one of our friendly staff members to your house to encourage you with mild interrogations like, “Are you kidding me?” and “You CANNOT be serious.” It’s really okay for any reason or no reason at all to book a getaway to one of our amazing luxury vacation rental cabins in Big Bear. And whether you travel alone or with your entire family, we’re certain you’ll have the time of your life in your Five Star Vacation Rental Big Bear cabin or estate. Did you know that there’s no National Excuse Day?
Check out all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. And if you’re in the mood for a getaway elsewhere, follow these links to view our other properties in Park City, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. A well planned weekend away in a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate will recharge your batteries and equip the entire family for the challenges back at home. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Was One of Your New Year's Resolutions To Stop Procrastinating?
Posted on 01/16/2015 in Valentine's Day Ideas.
Some of us are worse than others, but we all are prone to procrastination. It seems it’s just part of the human condition. Sometimes there’s really no good reason for it. Other times we have very important reasons like looking up the meaning of the word, “apanthropinization.” And still other times it’s just Saturday and we’re entitled to disengage from any meaningful interaction with the reality of our lives. Well, we’re here just like your old Aunt Valentina to encourage you to stop putting off your plans for some very important dates ahead. But unlike her, we’re willing to step up with some solutions beyond simply wagging our finger in your face.
To make things simpler for you, we’re giving you a heads up today about some important dates that offer great opportunities to end your procrastinating and plan a great getaway to Big Bear.
Have you checked the calendar? Valentine’s day is less than a month away. Please tell us that you’re not seriously still thinking that after years of the same old CCFDO (Candy, Card, Flowers, Dinner Out), she’s not entitled to something a bit better this year. And have either of you considered the possibility that a grander expression of your love and appreciation may well result in a grander expression of love and appreciation back your way? We can’t imagine any possible down side to that.
Another good reason to hop on this one is that we may well be sold out for Valentine’s Day. The date falls on a Saturday this year, so a weekend getaway will be even more popular than in previous years. Prove to your spouse that you can conquer procrastination and book your Valentine’s Day romantic getaway today! Once you’ve secured one of our luxury vacation rental cabins in Big Bear, you can begin to plan for that moment as you’re being smothered with grateful kisses. You can briefly break away from that affectionate embrace and with all modesty state, “You know, I’ve been planning this for weeks.” Mission accomplished.
Next on the agenda is Spring Break. We’ll have more on that in a later blog post, but it’s another busy time for us. You’re wise to plan ahead. Most schools will observe Spring Break starting the last week of March, so — don’t make us say it — don’t procrastinate! Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you find the ideal vacation rental for your getaway. Did you know that we have strategically acquired several luxury properties that sit side-by-side? This is perfect if you want to plan a big outing for multiple families or large groups. Call us and we’ll check to see what’s available for the dates you have in mind.
Call us at 310-800-5454 and we’ll be glad to help you with your Valentine’s Day or Spring Break plans. Browse our properties in Big Bear, Mammoth, Park City , Palm Springs/La Quinta, Southern California Beaches, or Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Call us at 310-800-5454 to make your plans. We will help you conquer your procrastination and create a truly memorable getaway for you and your family.
Winter In Big Bear With or Without Skis
Posted on 01/09/2015 in Luxury Big Bear Cabins.
Big Bear has always been our most popular destination, and with good reason. Each season brings a new variety of activities and natural wonders. Winter is our most popular season, because the addition of snow simply explodes the number of activities available.
Skiing is certainly at the forefront during winter. Big Bear is fortunate to have two world-class ski destinations in Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The slopes share lift tickets and a free shuttle runs all day long between the two destinations, so you’re free to travel between them and enjoy double the amount of downhill runs. No need to even stop for a rest. Just relax on the shuttle for the few minutes travel time between the two slopes. And be sure to end each day by relaxing in the luxury of your Five Star Vacation Rental cabin.
Off the slopes, there’s still plenty to keep you enjoying your stay in Big Bear.
Here’s a question for the physicists among us: What do you get when you cross the forces of gravity with the smooth surface of a snow-covered hill and an inner tube topped with a giggling child? Well, pure fun! Big Bear Snow Play is Southern California’s favorite downhill inner tube destination. They’ve taken the age old combination of sliding an inner tube down a snowy hill to an entirely new level. Their covered magic carpet lift that transports you to the top of the slope without wearing you out. There’s just one flat rate entry price, and they’ll supply the tube. With this, you’ll get unlimited runs down the hill. This is a great choice for families with small children who want to play in the snow, but don’t want to strap skis on the little ones yet. Visit their website for more details: http://www.bigbearsnowplay.com/
The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain offers an entirely different sort of downhill fun. You kids will get wide-eyed when they realize that you’re taking them for a wild bobsled ride down a banked, twisty hillside track. It looks and feels almost like the downhill runs in the Olympics, and there’s really nothing like it anywhere else in Southern California. The runs are open year-round, so even if there’s no snow during your visit, the downhill bobsled runs will be open. You can get more information on their website: http://alpineslidebigbear.com/AlpineSlide.html
As you can see, winter in Big Bear is an amazing time, and it’s even more amazing to enjoy it while relaxing in the luxury and comfort of your Five Star Vacation Rental. The only thing remaining is to call us or book your Big Bear getaway online at this link: http://fivestarvacationrental.com/area_BigBear.php. Or give us a call, and we’ll be glad to book your getaway for you. Looking for a vacation somewhere else? Check out our luxury vacation rentals in Park City, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. We realize that you get very little vacation time each year, so we’re dedicated to ensuring that your time spent in one of our luxury rentals will be a great value for you and your family. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Welcome to 2015. Grab Your Skis!
Posted on 01/02/2015 in FiveStarVacationRental.com News and Updates.
We had a great time welcoming in the New Year, and we sure hope you did as well. We did everything in moderation, and woke up with a clear head ready to take in the Rose parade. New Year’s day was very relaxing, and we’re finally starting to run out of left overs from all the holiday meals.
Like many people, the New Year is always an exciting time for us. We make big resolutions and every year we actually manage to accomplish some of them. It’s always best to start small, and work your way into the big ones. “Get out of bed, “make breakfast,” and “go to work” are easy and help us feel confident in moving on the larger ones. Maybe this year we’ll actually get to the really big ones , so we can have the satisfaction of announcing that we’ve established world peace. And we’ll make the announcement from the top of Mount Everest. It could happen.
But the easier items on our resolution list are things we really want to do anyway: spend more time with our family and ski more this season. If your list has a couple of similar resolutions, Five Star Vacation Rentals will gladly help you kill two birds with one stone.
The early storms this season helped create a great base for skiing in Big Bear. As the storms continue, the condition of the slopes just gets better. Both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are making snow in between storms, and it has all the makings of one of the best ski seasons we’ve seen in many years. There’s really no better reason to grab your skis and reserve a few nights in a luxurious Five Star Vacation Rentals cabin. Even if you don’t ski, there’s plenty of snow fun in Big Bear including sledding and inner tube slides.
Well, maybe there is one better reason: spending some quality time with your family. A ski getaway can be a great opportunity to enjoy the thrill of a great downhill run followed by an evening of laughter with your family in front of a warm fire in your Five Star Vacation Rental cabin. Each of our cabins is selected for their distinctive luxury features. There’s good reason why we’ve hosted Hollywood starlets and had our cabins appear in film. Our cabins are stars in their own right, and you’ll understand that best as you relax in the amazing comfort of the one you choose for your next family ski getaway.
You can view all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. Here are links to our other ski destinations in Park City, and Mammoth Mountain. In the mood for a warmer getaway? Check out our vacation rentals in Southern California Beaches and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Your family could use some time away to relax and enjoy some time together, couldn’t they? Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan a great vacation or weekend trip.
