Villa Cristina is a charming 2 bedroom house in Sorrento, Italy, which can be rented for $206 per night
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.— Vakast, an online travel agency with the largest inventory of vacation rentals, has introduced a Concierge program offering 24/7/365 live customer support and assistance for its guests and VIP members worldwide.
Billed as a “virtual concierge with a human touch,” Vakast aims to bridge the gap between a traditional hotel concierge and a virtual assistant by recommending and booking amenities and activities anywhere its guests travel.
“Our clients are requesting expert guidance in creating personalized, authentic experiences, which has been lacking in the vacation rental industry to date,” said Monique Berry, COO, Vakast. “Our goal is to take care of our guests by providing services to meet all of their travel needs. Whether our members need concert tickets or want to try shark diving, Vakast’s Concierge team can tap into trusted resources across the globe, eliminating the time consuming process of booking from multiple sites or agencies.”
Working with its integrated, proprietary database, the Vakast Concierge team can assist with arranging a range of services, from the expected to the exotic, in the categories of Food & Drink, Home Services, Spa/Beauty, Entertainment, Entertainers, Activities, Classes, Mail Service, and Professional Referrals. Whether members are planning a special event or traveling for business or pleasure, Vakast’s Concierge team is trained to find top and highly rated service providers worldwide.
Vakast works with dozens of industry partners to pull vacation rentals all over the spectrum, from condos to castles. Partners include HomeAway, HouseTrip, Wimdu, Villas of Distinction and many other smaller firms, giving Vakast a wide breadth and range of offerings. Vakast has access to 1.5 million properties in 196 countries They are the only vacation rental aggregator to have a full staff of travel specialists working 24/7 to help guests not only book their vacation rental, but any other travel needs they might have.
The Vakast Luxury line pulls only the most exclusive villas and estates – but you can find plenty of budget-friendly apartments, condos, and homes on the site as well with pricing starting at $100 per night.
Examples of properties include the incredible Black Rock Estate in Lahaina, Maui: http://www.vakast.com/myproperty/160000037/
Villa Cristina, a charming 2 bedroom house in Sorrento, Italy, which can be rented for $206 per night: http://www.vakast.com/myproperty/32005911/
This beautifully decorated 2 bedroom lot in Venice, CA is perfect for a trendsetter’s getaway: http://www.vakast.com/myproperty/50017992/
Vakast’s Concierge service is available free of charge for one week prior and through the duration of a trip booked via Vakast.com. For ongoing assistance, Vakast offers a range of membership packages to provide clients with day and night year round access to their team of trained specialists, whether the member is home or on the road.
Vakast Concierge Membership plans include:
Vakast Premier (VP) Concierge
Length of Coverage: One Year
Membership Required: Yes
Cost: $300 ($25 every month)
Services: All
Perfect For: Frequent travelers, corporations, families, groups and gifts.
Terms: Transferrable up to five pre-appointed travelers.
Cancellation allowed prior to six-month renewal period.
7 Carat Concierge
Length of Coverage: One Year
Membership Required: Yes
Cost: $150 ($75 every six-months.)
Services: All
Perfect For: Families, groups, business and overseas travelers.
Terms: Non-transferrable. Cancellation allowed prior to six-month renewal period.
30/30 Concierge
Length of Coverage: 30 days
Membership Required: No
Cost: $30 (one time fee)
Services: All (excluding Airline bookings)
Perfect For: Families, groups, business and overseas travelers.
Vakast Concierge is available now by calling (855) 397-0180 or visiting http://www.vakast.com/.
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