It's officially summer now! Summer vacation rentals are going fast, but it may not be too late to find your perfect accommodations. With over 6,000 vacation properties available for rent worldwide, Owner Direct has something for every summer vacation idea. Start your search now.

Owner Direct Vacation Rentals offers many pet friendly lodging options to choose from. As each owner sets their own pet policy, there are many owners that do allow dogs and cats to stay at their vacation home. Just search for available vacation rentals with your dates to see a list of all available homes. Then select the filters for Pets: Allowed to filter the results to only show pet friendly vacation rentals.

Summer is here and that means more vacation time! One way to save on accommodations is to avoid the peak holiday times. Owner Direct maintains a list of international holidays and events to help you plan your vacation.

Taking just one carry-on suitcase can solve many luggage woes from lost bags to reduced back pain but is it really feasible for a vacation? Numerous websites say yes. The most important things to note are what to take, what to take it in and how to pack it.