Interhome expands in USA with ResortQuest deal.

Press Release issued Wednesday 2 July 2008

Interhome – Europe's fastest-growing holiday homes group – is launching major expansion in the United States. It has concluded a co-operation agreement with ResortQuest, the leading US company specializing in holiday property rentals. The deal will create the largest vacation rental management network in the world.

Under the two-way tie-up, Florida-based ResortQuest will market to American holidaymakers Interhome's 30,000 rental properties in 20 European countries. Interhome will market to its European customers ResortQuest's 16,000 holiday rental properties in the USA. The agreement guarantees exclusivity to both partners.

The agreement will run initially for three years and take effect from 31 July 2008, from which date the booking systems of both companies will be interlinked. Full integration will be completed by the end of July 2009. Both companies will continue to operate under their respective brand names. Interhome’s operations in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) will be transferred to the Resort Quest headquarters in Fort Walton Beach (Florida).

Simon Lehmann, CEO Interhome Group, says: «This cooperation agreement is another major milestone on our way to becoming market leader in Europe by 2010. Interhome and ResortQuest are an ideal match. We share a like-minded philosophy and this is reflected in our respective portfolios – superior quality properties, available year-round in a wide range of holiday destinations. Unlike our main competitors we also offer added value through our extensive networks of local service offices with on-site staff.»

ResortQuest CEO Park Brady said the new alliance with Interhome represented «extraordinary» opportunities for anyone involved in holiday rentals. He added: «This deal will broaden the global presence of both partners, result in greater choice for our guests and increase international business for our homeowners.»

Interhome – with Head Office in Glattbrugg, Zurich and launched in Switzerland more than 40 years ago – can claim some half a million clients annually. In addition to properties in 20 European countries, Interhome already handles some 200 properties in the USA (Florida) where it has been active for the past 17 years.

ResortQuest – which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary – provides a one-stop rental resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, including beach, ski and golf locations. Its portfolio of nearly 16,000 properties totals some 50,000 rooms and generates annual revenue of US$ 400 million.

Interhome specializes in the letting of selected holiday homes, apartments and chalets. The company offers more than 30,000 top quality properties in 21 countries. In 2007 the group rented properties to nearly half a million guests and achieved turnover of CHF 209 million (US$ 204 million, +7,7%). Interhome publishes annual catalogues in 11 languages, totalling some 1.5 million copies. Easy and efficient booking is assured by an international reservations network, informative multi-lingual websites and the most modern communications technology. Interhome has more than 40 years' experience in the letting of holiday accommodation and provides the highest standards of service and quality. The Head Office is based in Zurich/Glattbrugg and is an independent 100% subsidiary of Hotelplan one of the leading travel groups in Europe. Hotelplan is itself a 100% subsidiary of the Migros Cooperative, which is the largest supermarket retailing chain in Switzerland. Interhome has sales offices in all the major capitals of Europe.

Congratulations to Spain - winners of Euro 2008.

To celebrate with Spain we have decided to offer all new Interhome clients 10% off the rental of any villa or apartment on the Costa Blanca, Costa Brava or Costa del Sol booked online during July for any duration during 2008. Offer expires on 31 July.
To claim the 10% discount call 020 8780 6633, quote the online booking reference and the code OLE.

Villas and Apartments Costa del SolVillas and Apartments Costa BravaVillas and Apartments Costa Blanca

Is your child a budding Jamie Oliver?

If your child is a budding Jamie Oliver or a wannabe Nigella Lawson then ignite their passion during a city break to Paris. With 21 years experience a former executive chef in Paris decided to pass on his knowledge rather than retire. From his professional kitchen in the heart of Paris, children will be taught how to taste products, how to prepare a lunch and dinner for all the family and how to have safe fun in the kitchen. The 2 hour cookery course costs 45€ per child (between 4 and 12 years old) - for more information visit www.mygenieinparis.com. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref FR1018.120.1) offers a 2-room holiday apartment, in the district of Montmartre, for rent at £581 for a week during August for up to 4 people. Travel not included.

FR1018.120.1

Want to be apart of the largest festival in the world?

When King Ludwig I and Princess Therese married in 1810 in Munich the celebrations were so spectacular that they decided to have a reunion celebration every year and the so-called ‘Oktoberfest’ was born. Now it is the largest festival in the world with some 6 million litres of beer, 300,000 sausages and 600,000 roast chickens consumed from 20th September to 5th October. With music, folklore, and a fairground, the festival offers more than just beer-swilling men in lederhosen. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref DE8000.310.1) offers a 3-room holiday apartment, in the district of Lerchenau on the outskirts of Munich for rent at £581 for the week for up to 4 people. Travel not included.

DE8000.310.1

Love playing golf? Visit the Costa Del Sol.

With more than 60 golf courses in the Costa del Sol region, the hardest decision is deciding which course to play. Stay at the ‘Casa Carmen’ holiday home located in Rincón de la Victoria, close to the Anoreta golf course. Designed by Jose Maria Canizares, this course can be enjoyed by all standards of players, with easy-to-play fairways and fast, rolling greens, surrounded by spectacular views of the sea and the surrounding mountains make this course a delight. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref ES5510.600.1) offers the 5-room holiday home, "Casa Carmen”, 12 km east from Málaga, for rent from £1447 for the week for up to 7 people. Travel not included.

ES5510.600.1

Enjoy a family holiday on the shores of the Ballyhass lakes

Enjoy a family holiday in Ireland on the shores of the Ballyhass lakes in the heart of County Cork and let the children enjoy a fun-filled weekly programme of activites such as kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and archery. During July & August, one child in the party (aged between 9-16) will receive all the activities for free, for subsequent children the cost of the multi-activity week is €175. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref IE4380.100.1) offers a 4-room holiday home at Ballyhass lakes for rent at £541 for the week for up to 5 people. Travel not included.

IE4380.100.1

The annual jazz festival makes Perugia come alive

Perugia, in the heart of Umbri, will once again host the annual Umbria Jazz Festival from 11th to 20th July. Marking the 35th anniversary, the streets of Perugia will come alive to the sounds of jazz, with concerts taking place in the town squares, the Arena of Saint Giuliana, Morlacchi and Pavone Theaters and the hall of Cannoniera della Rocca Paolina. For more information visit www.umbriajazz.com. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref IT5515.900.3) has the Appartamento Rocco for rent, located 4 km from the centre of Perugia, with prices starting from £508 for the week for up to 4 people. The residence is situated on a farm, amidst the hills, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and fruit trees. It is also possible to arrange typical Umbrian cooking classes during your stay. Travel not included.

Appartamento Rocco

You can relax knowing your kids are safe and having fun!

As far as teenagers are concerned parents aren't exactly the coolest travelling buddies. If they are not quite old enough to venture away alone then keep the family alive by opting for a happy go-between. Empuriabrava, in the north-eastern part of the Costa Brava, is a great base for families with teens. There are many daytime activities on offer from water sports such as diving, surfing or sailing to a sky diving centre, horse-riding, go-karting, golf and tennis. By night the teenagers will be safe to enjoy the discos and evening entertainment in resort. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref ES9420.495.1) offers a 3-room apartment, 200m from the beach in Empuriabrava, for 4 people, with prices starting from £670 for a week in July/August. Travel not included.

ES9420.495.1

Head to Brussels for a beach holiday!

For many people, Brussels conjures up images of being a business city but for a real city break with a difference head to Brussels for a beach Holiday! Since 2003, the banks of the Willebroek Canal are transformed into a seaside resort with sun-beds, straw huts and BBQ's come summer. Everything is free, including the sun-bed rental, concerts, beach sports and a team of professional masseurs to soothe sun worshipers shoulders. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref BE1000.100.1) offers a 1-room apartment. "Citadines", for 2 people in Brussels, with prices starting from £243 for 3 nights or from £544 for a week. Travel not included.

Citadines

Stay in a historical castle dating back to 1906

Where better to take that family break than in a beautiful, historical castle, dating back to 1906 in Balatonfured, on the northern shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. The 5-room apartment within the castle, sleeps up to 6 people, with beautiful 4-poster beds fitted with luxurious, antique furnishings. The castle is secluded, surrounded by trees and immaculate gardens and is an enviable location only 200m from the lake in a sunny, south-facing position. Known as the ‘Hungarian Sea’, the shores of Lake Balaton have plenty to keep all the family entertained. Kids can take to the waters and can enjoy sailing or surfing as well as the beach area and children’s playground. Bike rides around the lake and a trip to the Marzipan Museum are a real hit for families. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref HU8252.200.1) offers the castle apartment for rent with prices starting from £1778 for a week or £762 for 3 nights for 6 people. Travel not included - fly to Balaton with Ryanair from Stansted (55km) or fly direct to Budapest (175km).

HU8252.200.1

Enjoy a music extravaganza!

Head to Lucerne during the famous Blue Balls Festival, from 18th to 26th July and enjoy a music extravaganza with top-notch international musicians playing a mix of blues, jazz, soul, funk, rock and pop. Famous artists Beverley Knight, Erykah Badu, Jethro Tull and Macy Gray are among the line-up with over a 100 performances played out over the week. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref CH6000.100.48) offers a 2-room apartment for rent, only a few minutes walk from the old quarters and the lake, with prices starting from £432 for a week for 2 people. Travel not included.

CH6000.100.48

Opt for an apartment over a hotel and save your money for treats!

If you think a city break to London will work out pricey then why not opt for an apartment to rent for a short break. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk) has a wide selection of properties across London such as the "Holborn-Covent Garden" (ref: GB1000.220.3), where a 3 night mid-week stay in August in a studio apartment starts from £352 for 2 people. From 24 July – 26 October 2008 there is a special exhibition at the British Museum exploring the life, love and legacy of Rome’s emperor Hadrian. Artefacts from 31 museums worldwide and finds from recent excavations will be shown together for the first time to provide fresh insight into Rome’s most enigmatic emperor. For more information visit www.britishmuseum.org/hadrian , tickets cost £12.

GB1000.220.3

Enjoy your own bit of luxury just like Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have splashed out £35 million on a chateau in a tiny village called Brignol, not far from Aix en Provence for their ever growing brood. The 35 bedroom estate has its own vineyard, moat, lake and forest. Why not head to Aix-en-Provence for a week’s holiday this summer and enjoy your own bit of luxury. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref FR8107.107.1) offers a holiday home for rent, surrounded by countryside with a swimming pool and in close proximity to the sandy beach, golf course and riding stables. Prices start from £2489 for a week for up to 8 people - travel not included.

FR8107.107.1

Visit Lake Balaton, central Europes largest lake.

Interhome has a range of apartments and houses not far from Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Currently the Hungarian forint offers exceptional value against the sterling so once you arrive in Hungary food and drink represent great value for money. With gently shelving sandy beaches, warm water and kilometers of cycling paths this is an ideal destination for children. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref HU8600.43.1) has a holiday home, 600 meters from the beach with its own private garden, for rent with prices starting from £282 for 7 nights for 8 people. The apartments and houses can be booked from any day to any day to tie in with the cheapest flights where Ryanair fly to Balaton from Stansted.

HU8600.43.1

Do you love drama, music or dance?

If you are a drama, music or dance lover then head to the Croatian city of Pula from 1st June for the 3 month long International Summer Histria Festival. At venues across the city, including the Roman amphitheatre and Brijuni islands, various operas, ballets, plays and concerts will be performed. Visit www.histriafestival.com for more information. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref HR2600.100.3) has a 2-room holiday apartment in Pula, for rent with prices starting from £178 for 7 nights for 4 people.

HR2600.100.3

Tour the Algarve by bike and view some fantastic sites

Cycling holidays in the Algarve have been increasing in popularity in recent years thanks to its glorious sunshine and beautiful scenery. To cater to demand, a 214km cycle route is due to open in November 2008. Sections of this new Ecovia cycle route, connecting Sagres to Villa Real de Santo Antonio are already in use and can be explored this summer. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref PT6760.300.1) has a 3-room holiday apartment, in Vilamoura on the Algarve, for rent with prices starting from £715 for a week for 5 people. Travel not included.

PT6760.300.1

Visit the cheapest city in Europe for cultural breaks!

The 2008 Post Office® Cost of Culture survey has found that Poland’s capital city Warsaw is the cheapest city in Europe for a cultural break. Still outside the eurozone, entry costs for art galleries, museums and heritage sites, together with nights at the famous Polish National Opera & Ballet cost up to 75% less than other cultural cities. On average a night at the opera at the Polish National Opera Theatre will cost you £24.12 compared to Rome which will set you back £80.69 or a visit to the Royal Opera House in London will cost you £137. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref PL9502.150.1) has a holiday apartment in Warsaw for rent with prices starting from £259 for 3 nights for 2 people. Travel not included.

PL9502.150.1

Visit the breathtaking scenery in the National Park

You don’t have to travel far and wide for wonderful landscapes and breathtaking scenery, visit Killarney in Ireland, where there is so much for the visitor to do. In the middle of the National Park, the area is ideal for walking, trekking, cycling, horse-riding, golf, fishing, fishing and sightseeing. Visit during Killarney SummerFest from 1st – 5th July, featuring music, concerts and street entertainment for all the family. Specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref IE4500.600.1) has a holiday home situated 5km from the centre of Killarnery with prices starting from £470 for 7 nights for 4 people. Travel not included – Limerick airport is just over 100km away.

IE4500.600.1

Add some luxury to make your trip extra special

More and more Britons are marking memorable milestones in their lives by taking trips abroad with family and friends. Rather than spending money on a one-off party they are choosing to make a holiday of it, whether it is a special wedding anniversary, a milestone birthday or even a retirement. For all out 5* luxury, le Pavillon du Château de Raba in Bordeaux, offers all and more to mark that special occasion. The 12-room house, renovated in 2007, sleeps up to 22 people and is offered by specialist rental agency Interhome (020 8780 6629; www.interhome.co.uk property ref FR3352.300.1) with prices starting from £3083 for 3 nights for 22 people. Weekly rentals are available starting from £7172 per week. For an extra charge a breakfast service as well as a private chef and staff can be organised.

FR3352.300.1

Available for Winter 2008/9

Luxurious chalet from only £55 per person per night in one of the top ski resorts of Austria. This beautiful new chalet (built in 2007) has every comfort including a wellness area with jacuzzi, sauna and sanarium, splash and rain shower PLUS staff for 8 hours per day to make beds, prepare meals, shop and wash for you. You only have to relax at home in your chalet after a wonderful day on the slopes.

Chalet Arlberg

More comfortable than staying in an hotel.

Try an apartment next time you visit London. Discover the city from your comfortable base. Better value than hotels of the same standard every time!

London Rental Houses & Apartments

Book early for the best winter chalets and apartments.

Book early for the best winter chalets and apartments and the best deals. All our properties are now ready for you to book online.

Book NOW for Winter 2009

New for 2008: Fairlyland apartments at Lognes.

Situated 26 km from Paris and 10 km from Disneyland these modern apartments sleep up to 4 people and cost £123 per night.

Fairyland Apartments

Historical house with famous connections in the centre of Vienna.

Built in 1785 and situated just 200 m from Stephansaplatz station. The owner can arrange opera, concert and theatre tickets for guests plus music tours of Vienna.

Beethoven's Former Home in Vienna

Lovely furnishings and wonderful location jusst 50 m from the sea.

The Maison Hodin is situated directly by the beach at Agay, 10 km from St Raphael. The comfortable 7-room house sleeps up to 12 people and has a lovely view of the sea on the doorstep. The villa costs from £1880 to £3736 per week.

Maison Hodin at Agay

Villas & Apartments for Rent

Don't forget we have a good selection of hand-picked quality properties for rent throughout Florida too: Villas with pools in Orlando within 20 minutes drive from Disney's main entrance, or directly on a golf course, by the sea in the gulf of Mexico, in lively Miami or the keys. The pound is so strong against the dollar so now is the time to go.

Interhome Florida Rental Properties

Put together your very own brochure of hand-picked super properties.

Use the unique "My Brochure" service to help you decide where to spend your next holiday. First select the perfect places, add them to "My Brochure" and then email it to yourself and your family or friends.