What rules and restrictions are involved in renting an apartment/villa?
Renting an apartment or villa has different restrictions that renting a hotel room. Please see our Terms and Conditions page for more details about Barclay International Group policies. How can I find a reputable company to rent through? This is an important question, considering the number of firms you might find on the Net. A good idea is to start with the tourist board of the country in question. For example, the British Tourist Authority and the French Government Tourist Office are great places to seek advice for travel to England and France, respectively. The addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses to these organizations can be found through Yahoo and other search engines on the World Wide Web. Use a well-established company with a reputation for good service, perhaps one that has received the commendation of publications like Good Housekeeping, Better Homes and Gardens, Gourmet, Business Week and USA Today. Also ask friends, relatives, co-workers about their experiences. Po
