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Most hotels and motels, resorts, inns, and vacation rentals should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find the proper locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the lodging that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
Lodgings are room accommodations for travelers such as those found at hotels and inns. This category is for links to localities within this metro area that list lodging sites, and in its subcategories, for sites representing multiple lodging locations in more than one county in this metro.

Bed and Breakfast

Most bed and breakfast establishments should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find the proper locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the lodging that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
Bed and breakfast (often referred to as B&B) facilities are small-scale accommodations located in the proximity of the operator's lodgings, often providing a common area for television, reading and other passive recreational activity. A dining room is provided for serving breakfast. Interaction with the host(s) is often encouraged to provide a sense of being in a home. Full breakfast is provided as part of room rate. This category is for links to localities within this metro area that offer bed and breakfast accommodations, and for sites representing multiple B&B locations in more than one county in this metro.

Hotels and Motels

Most lodgings should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find the proper locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the lodging that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
Hotels are full-service lodgings offering on-premise food and beverage facilities, uniformed staff on duty, and with some or all of the following: cocktail lounge, entertainment, conference facilities, shops, recreational activities and/or shuttle service. Motels are typically low-rise accommodations accessible by automobile. They generally do not provide a dining facility, shuttle service or concierge, and have limited public and recreational facilities. This category is for links to localities within this metro area with listings for hotel or motel accommodations, and for sites representing multiple hotel or motel locations in more than one county in this metro.

Inns

Most inns should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find the proper locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the inn that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
Inns are accommodations typically offering several guest rooms and often with suites. Common area for television, reading and other passive recreational activities typically provided. Often, a formal dining area or restaurant is available for meals which are not included in room rate. This category is for links to localities within this metro area that offer accommodations at inns, and for sites representing multiple inn locations in more than one county in this metro.

Resorts

Most resorts should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find the proper locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the lodging that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
In addition to rooms or suites, resorts offer features such as dining, sporting facilities, spas and fitness facilities, convention and banquet facilities, shopping, marinas and other amenities making the resort a self-contained destination. This category is for links to localities within this metro area that offer resort accommodations, and for sites representing multiple resort locations in more than one county in this metro.

Vacation Rentals

Most vacation rental properties should be submitted to the locality where they are physically located. Listing at county or metro level is reserved for sites representing multiple locations across a broad area. To find a locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities under the name of this state. Licensed real estate agents and brokerages must instead submit to the Business and Economy/Real Estate sub-category, and all properties for lease must be submitted there as well. Agencies offering multiple properties may submit at county or metro level, but only if the location of each property is specified on the site.

Note: Each vacation rental property or agency may receive one listing. Multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be clearly shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. Location - Name is the preferred title format for individual properties. Location can be expressed as numbered address, name of street or subdivision, or name of condo and unit number. Name should be for owner or contact as the name appears on site.
  3. Companyname is the preferred title format for agencies. Submitting a locality reference such as "Orlando Dream Houses" in place of the company name will delay or prevent listing in the directory. Concealing the company name to disguise repeated submissions can lead to being banned from the directory.
  4. In the description, stick to the facts and avoid promotional language.
  5. Don't Capitalize Every Word or use ALL CAPS.
Compare existing listings for best results.
Vacation rentals include homes, cottages, condos, townhouses, cabins, apartments and any other type of self-catering lodging facility offered for short-term rental, typically by the week or month, for the use of tourists. This category is for links to localities within this metro area that offer vacation rental accommodations, and for sites representing multiple vacation rental locations in more than one county in this metro.

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