Spanning more than 27 acres overlooking the Bay in Downtown Miami, visitors and the local South Florida community will experience a place to “Sea and be Seen” with an international and interactive race village to showcase cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. It is open and free to the public.

The global sailing race kicked off from Alicante, Spain on November 5th, and will conclude in Galway, Ireland, in July 2012.

At a time when many travelers are looking to save money, and demand for Miami vacation condos and home rentals is entering its peak season, more and more visitors are booking their accommodations online through VRWD.com. Private property owners from Miami to Fort Lauderdale areas are making their vacation homes available to visitors in increasing numbers.

VRWD.com offers a comprehensive listing of vacation rental homes by providing a single gateway for people planning their South Florida vacations, with a variety of available condos, villas, townhomes and estate homes to choose from.

Among the perks of staying in a Miami vacation rental condo or home is the added privacy that is not achievable in a hotel stay, as well as other perks including a full kitchen and laundry room, and all the comforts of a home that makes traveling easier and more enjoyable.

Vacation Rental Web Directory has grown rapidly, as more and more property owners and travelers become familiar with this opportunity to connect for their mutual benefit, Romano said.

Miami vacation rental homes, condos, chalets, cottages, and apartments are increasing in popularity every year, and we provide a conduit for property owners and travelers to connect.

Many visitors traveling to the Miami area for the film festival plan to stay the weekend or the week to enjoy the areas beaches and other attractions. By booking a vacation home rental in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, vacationers can stay and enjoy the Florida sun and surf much more affordably and with more amenities than a hotel can offer.

About Vacation Rentals Web Directory – VRWD.com

Vacation Rentals Web Directory (VRWD.com) is the world’s first and only marketplace that reviews and rates vacation rental websites and vacation home listings from around the world.

The VRWD.com human-edited directory provides a single gateway for everyone involved in vacation rentals: Visitors can find trusted vacation rental members for free, while vacation rental owners and publishers can become trusted members and receive great Internet exposure for a small fee.

VRWD.com is committed to quality and reviews every submitted listing before approval. The site only lists vacation rental-related Web sites. The directory is entirely free to use and is paid by featured and premium members.

VRWD.com is led by an experienced team of vacation rental experts who are dedicated to making vacation rentals a more consolidated and trusted marketplace. For more information, visit VRWD.com.

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