2764 Where to advertise Holiday home in Puglia

Does anybody know where is the best place to advertise (in the UK) a holiday home in Puglia. Some friends of our have asked us to help them advertise their seaside casetta which is at Rosa Marina (a holiday village) near Ostuni. They don`t speak any English so have asked us to help and I`m at a loss because I don`t want them to spend bucket loads of money on advertising if they don`t then get some bookings as they`re lovely people who were so helpful to us when we first came here. Someone has suggested Ebay but it looks too complicated to me!!

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Travel & Holiday Advice

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 03:04

Hi,
try Owners Direct ([url]www.ownersdirect.co.uk)[/url]. Not terribly expensive and I've had great success advertising my parents' place with it. I've tried e-bay but didn't get anything from it.
Sarah

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 03:49

Heres some other options.. relating directly to Puglia rentals.

If you need any more let me know

:) :)

[url]http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/puglia-molise/[/url]
[url]http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/Italy-Puglia-3bed.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.dreamvillarentals.com/regions.aspx?region=9[/url]
[url]http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/Italy/r39.htm[/url]

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 04:16

For our property in Le Marche we find we get the most response from advertising in ITALY Magazine and website. I think this is because the people who read the magazine are genuinely interested in Italy and notjust looking

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 04:24

Oops! I pressed post reply before I was finished. I meant to say that that readers of the magazine are more likely to want Italian holidays rather than the casual looker on a purely holiday website.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 04:30

I wouldn't use ebay. People on there are often after a cheap deal rather than a quality break ...

What about exploring travel supplements in the weekend papers? Not sure how much it costs though.

Cheers!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 05:46

As it happens Italy Magazine is launching a new section of its website (a new and improved accommodation listings). This is a direct result of the many requests we have been having to offer a dedicated space on the website for advertising accommodations.

It only costs 63.75GBP to list an accommodation for a year (this is our introductory offer) and you can purchase the ad straight off our shop.

[url]http://www.italymag.co.uk/advertise-your-accommodation-in-italy/[/url]

The website will be going live over the weekend but you can have a sneak preview now.

[url]http://www.italymag.co.uk/accommodation-in-italy/[/url]

All the best,

Ronald

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/24/2006 - 12:27

Many thanks for all the advice. How long does the special offer with Italy Mag`s website last Ronald (I might be interested for our own flat later in the year as well, but it`s not ready yet)? Owners Direct looks good as well and not too expensive. I think I will avoid Ebay - too complicated and, I think you`re right, people will want a rock-bottom bargain. Thanks again everyone.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/25/2006 - 04:47

I'm going to pass on a gem that EVERYONE thinking of renting out their home to the holiday rentals market should read:
[url]http://www.laymyhat.com[/url]
Absolutely superb resource with an excellent article on how to find the best internet advertising sources for your area and a forum full of friendly people with lots of experience, advice, and shoulders to cry on!
Sarah