Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates Finding Creative Ways To Share The Outer Banks With The World

With over Forty Years of Experience – Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates ARE the Experts in everything Outer Banks

Kitty Hawk, NC – September 2009/ Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates / Press Release – Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates, one of the oldest and most respected real estate and vacation rental companies on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has embraced new forms of distributing information on the Outer Banks including a blog; Facebook; Twitter and MySpace.

By embracing ‘Social Media’ as well as traditional forms of marketing, the team at Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates is able to give vacationers, homeowners and perspective real estate clients a better understanding of the Outer Banks. This utilization of ‘Social Media’ means more timely and interactive communications and allows for engagement with their client base or to use a Facebook term “their fans”.

Family owned and operated since 1968, Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates professionally manage over 550 vacation homes and condominiums in such popular areas in the Outer Banks such as Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Nags Head, South Nags Head and Southern Shores. These rental properties range from cozy cottages to luxurious oceanfront estates. This extensive and exclusive offering allows for a satisfying and memorable vacation in Outer Banks accommodations sure to meet every budget and taste.

Dan Hardy, President and General Manager of Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates, credits their success to the personal relationships they have formed over 40 years with homeowners, clients and vacationers, “We have been a leader in the real estate industry for over 40 years, and have built a solid reputation by establishing an impressive interaction with our clients and they appreciate the personal attention our staff offers. Our utilization of emerging forms of media allows us to further these relationships and in fact, we think that we are strengthening relationships because of the frequency of communications with clients and homeowners. We have received many positive comments on our blog and other pages like Facebook and it is very satisfying to know that people are looking to us for information on the Outer Banks. We invite all of our clients, homeowners, and other interested people to follow us as we continue these endeavors.” 

While specializing in property management and vacation rentals, Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates also features a full service real estate team dedicated to making the purchase or sale of Outer Banks property an efficient and professional experience. Their realtors, who are known for their personal touch, have experience and knowledge in residential, commercial and investment properties throughout the Outer Banks.

About Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a family owned and operated real estate and vacation rental management company founded in 1968 in Nags Head, North Carolina. They feature over 550 vacation homes and condominiums throughout the Outer Banks of North Carolina as well as real estate listings for the area. Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates has offices in both Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills to serve their homeowners and clients. Open 7 days a week, they can be reached via telephone: toll-free at 800-552-6257/locally at 252-261-4444; via email at info@JoeLambJr.com or via their user-friendly website, which features real-time online bookings at www.JoeLambJr.com. This press release was submitted by Visual Data Systems on behalf of Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates.

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For Immediate Release
September 3, 2009
For More Information:
Dan Hardy, President
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates
252-261-4444
info@JoeLambJr.com

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CENTURY 21 Thomas Welcomes Last Minute Vacationers to North Myrtle Beach

 

Thousands of Vacationing Families Arriving for July 4^th Celebrations
 in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

North Myrtle Beach, SC – July 2009/CENTURY 21 Thomas/Press Release/ – CENTURY 21 Thomas, a leading provider of professionally managed vacation rental homes and condominiums in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is anticipating a busy and exciting 4^th of July week. Despite the “off” economy, families are still making last-minute reservations for what’s shaping up to be a week filled with fun events for everyone.

Many of the large six to eight bedroom vacation villas are proving extremely popular as guests decide to enjoy shared vacations with extended families and close friends. By pooling their funds they get exceptional value for their vacation dollars and top-notch accommodations. Many families are extending their budgets by making use of the fully equipped kitchens in each home. Features such as family game rooms, private pools, hot tubs, and grills for cookouts and barbeques are proving very popular, too.

There’s an amazing abundance of festivals and events planned for the upcoming weeks. North Myrtle Beach will have its 17^th Annual Freedom Fireworks Extravaganza on the Fourth. Join us on the beach to see, hear and feel the rockets and starbursts off the Cherry Grove Pier at 3500 North Ocean Boulevard. The show starts at 9:30 so don’t be late!

Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach will have their “Star Spangled Celebration” with sidewalk sales, street performers and more. Come out and enjoy a free concert of patriotic tunes and beach music and an exciting fireworks show over Lake Broadway. The fun goes on all day and the fireworks start at 10.

Barefoot Landing – North Myrtle Beach’s award-winning shopping, dining and entertainment complex – will be celebrating with SummerFest on the Fourth. You’ll find boardwalk entertainers delighting all with face painting and balloon animals, magicians, stilt-walkers and strolling musicians. And, of course, a dynamite fireworks display over the lake at 10:15.

A little further south, you can enjoy the 26^th Annual July 4^th Boat Parade in Murrell’s Inlet. Line up along the scenic marsh walk and watch as the long queue of festively decorated boats cruise the creek. While you’re there, savor some world-class local seafood. The boat parade will be at high tide and the fireworks will start around 10 o’clock.

Nothing is ore “American” than a baseball game on the 4^th of July! Come out to the BB&T/Coastal Field and watch our favorite boys of summer, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans – the Atlanta Braves Class ‘A’ Team. See tomorrow’s stars today as they take on the Salem Avalanche at 7pm. Great seats from $7 to $11 and tons of fun for all!

So, grab your flip-flops and sunglasses and head to the beach for a week of unending fun. We’ll see you there!

About CENTURY 21 Thomas

CENTURY 21 Thomas, established in 1962, is North Myrtle Beach’s oldest full-service real estate agency and vacation rental management company. CENTURY 21 Thomas lists and handles the sale and purchase of retirement properties, vacation homes and condominiums, investment properties, and primary residences. They also manage a large selection of vacation rental homes and condominiums, with properties located oceanfront, waterfront along the channels of Cherry Grove Inlet, and within easy walking distance of the beach. Their reputation as a real estate leader, knowledge of the area and the exceptional service provided to clients and customers are the keys to their success and longevity.

CENTURY 21 Thomas can be found on the web at www.century21thomas.com; be reached via email vacations@century21thomas.com or via phone at 800-249-2100.

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For Immediate Release  

July 1, 2009

CENTURY 21 Thomas

Mike Harrell

mike.harrell@century21thomas.com

800-249-2100

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Outer Banks Blue has been selected as an exhibitor for the ‘Adventures in Travel Expo’ to be held in Washington DC

Outer Banks Blue Selected For Adventures In Travel Expo

North Carolina Vacation Rental Firm To Promote Services To Over Ten-Thousand Vacationers

Kitty Hawk, NC – February 2009 / Outer Banks Blue / Press Release – Outer Banks Blue, a leading vacation rental and real estate firm headquartered in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has announced that it has been selected as an exhibitor for the ‘Adventures in Travel Expo’ to be held in Washington DC on February 21^st and 22^nd, 2009 at the Washington Convention Center.

Now entering its 5th year, Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE) attracts over 12,000 qualified consumers and 500 travel agents each year. Outer Banks Blue will take advantage of this valuable face-to-face marketing opportunity by showcasing their destination and its distinctive features to consumers who are seeking unique and authentic travel experiences. Corporate sponsors of the Adventures in Travel Expo include: National Geographic; The Travel Channel; American Hiking Society; Budget Travel Magazine and other national and international organizations.

“This will be our fifth time exhibiting at the Adventures in Travel Expo. We have previously exhibited in both New York City and Washington DC with great results especially in Washington DC which is the heart of our traditional client base,” stated Tim Cafferty, President of Outer Banks Blue Realty. “We welcome this opportunity to once again promote our not only world class beaches but also Outer Banks Blue’s portfolio of professionally managed vacation homes and our commitment to customer service and care. We think that Outer Banks Blue and the Outer Banks Vacation Rental Market offers a great value to families looking for a great vacation but in this tough economy have a budget that they cannot break. The Adventures in Travel Expo will give folks the opportunity to see how an Outer Banks Vacation compares to vacation destinations around the world. We are proud to one of only two Outer Banks accommodations companies that will present at this show and look forward to renewing old friendships and meeting potential new visitors to the Outer Banks.”

Outer Banks Blue is a full service Vacation Rental Firm which serves vacationers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In operation since 2005, the family owned and operated Outer Banks Blue provides professionally managed vacation homes and condominiums in the Outer Banks of North Carolina including the towns of Corolla; Duck; Kill Devil Hills; Kitty Hawk; Nags Head and Southern Shores. Vacationers with Outer Banks Blue are able to choose from Oceanfront to Soundfront and all areas in between and have numerous amenity options including private pools; hot tubs; high speed internet access and even pet-friendly properties. Outer Banks Blue provides all guests with needed linens including fully made beds and towels for all guests based on the advertised number of people a property will accommodate.

The Outer Banks Blue website (www.OuterBanksBlue.com) offers vacationers the ability to search and book online with real-time availability by choosing location, type of property and amenities as well as of course check-in date. Last minute vacationers should review the online specials page to peruse properties offering discounts to vacationers. The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the nearly two-hundred vacation rentals offered by Outer Banks Blue are convenient to many metropolitan areas including: Charlotte, NC; Washington DC; Richmond VA; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Columbia, SC and Baltimore, MD. Outer Banks Blue is currently accepting reservations for the 2009 rental season.

About Outer Banks Blue

Outer Banks Blue was formed by Tim Cafferty in 2005 after over 25 years in property management on the Outer Banks. With experience in both a smaller, family operated company that evolved into a leader on the Outer Banks in occupancy numbers and technology under his expertise and in the management of a nationally recognized, publicly owned corporation boasting one of the largest inventories of homes on the Outer Banks his vision of a more personalized management opportunity developed into the conception of Outer Banks Blue Real Estate Services.

Experience and reputation in the area for attention to detail and integrity along with a team of experienced and dedicated personnel has brought Outer Banks Blue into the forefront of  vacation rental companies. With an original goal of 50 homes easily surpassed in two months of operation, it became very clear it would be necessary to promote this vision with a dedication to their clients for responsible growth, and a dedication to their customers with quality homes. Therefore, the decision was made very early to be selective in the properties and areas they represent.

Today, Outer Banks Blue represents nearly 200 luxury vacation rental properties in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For more information on Outer Banks Blue Real Estate services and to experience a taste of their personal, quality service, visit the on the web at www.OuterBanksBlue.com, email them at info@OuterBanksBlue.com or call 866.546.0596. This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

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February 12, 2009

For More Information Contact:

Tim Cafferty

Outer Banks Blue

866.546.0596

Tim@OuterBanksBlue.com

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Telluride Rentals Launches New Website

Telluride Rentals Launches New Website Featuring Luxurious Ski In/Out Accommodations in Colorado

 Telluride-Rentals.com Offers Real-Time Online Bookings and Features to Enhance the Guest Experience 
 

Telluride, Colorado – January 2009/Telluride Rentals/Press Release – traveling to the Telluride area – discounted air fares, shuttle service options, car rentals, baggage delivery and maps. The website also has extensive information on area attractions, calendars, history, stats, shopping, restaurants, weather including snow reports, concierge services, and special services such as babysitting, chefs or grocery stocking. 
Telluride Rentals, situated in a box canyon in southwest Colorado and easily accessible from Montrose or Telluride Regional Airport, has announced the launch of their completely revamped flagship website: www.Telluride-Rentals.com.

Designed to enhance the experience of vacationers wishing to visit Telluride, Colorado, the site features not only a modern design and real-time secure online bookings, but information on the myriad of vacations available through Telluride Luxury Rentals. The site pays special attention to providing detailed descriptions and plenty of pictures of the professionally managed, high end Telluride private vacation homes, condos or townhomes that are available to vacationers through Telluride Luxury Rentals. For those looking for extra value in their next Telluride vacation, they should pay special attention to the Special Offers section of the new site.

Telluride Rentals has worked tirelessly to provide travelers the utmost in convenience, and personal service is considered to be their hallmark. Through extensive research, they have developed informational pages dedicated to answering Telluride related questions with up to date and in depth data. The new Telluride Rentals Website has detailed information on

Telluride Rentals focuses on the high end traveler who not only wants outstanding accommodations and service but who wishes privacy and anonymity, there is no office to check-in at but instead the traveler can go directly to the property and make themselves at home without any hassle or having to see anybody unless they want to.

Many of the homes offered through Telluride Rentals can accommodate over 20 people for family getaways, reunions or corporate groups, and there of course are other homes perfect for a guys or girls getaway, romantic escape, etc.

About Telluride Rentals

Telluride Rentals offers an exclusive portfolio of hand-picked properties that are a significant step up in luxury. Their luxurious, exclusive homes, condominiums and townhomes offer the perfect setting to enjoy the pure mountain splendor, historic charm, world class skiing (including Nordic and heliskiing), championship golf, snowboarding, dog sledding, fly-fishing, climbing, ice skating, aerial adventures, scenic drives, national parks, hot springs, Native American sites and unsurpassable beauty of Telluride, Colorado. Telluride is a convenient trip via air with directs flights from Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Newark and Denver For more information or to book online, please go to christina@telluride-rentals.com
http://www.telluride-rentals.com or call toll-free 1-800-970-7541.

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For Immediate Release                                                                         

January 21, 2009

For More Information Contact:

Christina Casas

Telluride Rentals

 

1.800.970.7541 (Toll Free)

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Elliott Realty Opens New North Myrtle Beach/Windy Hills Office

Elliott Realty Opens New Office In Windy Hill Section Of North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, SC — October 2008/Elliott Realty/Press Release — Rick Elliott, President of Elliott Realty, a full service Vacation Rental and Real Estate firm located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina announced that the firm has opened a new office located at 706 48^th Avenue South in the Windy Hill Section of North Myrtle Beach. A Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony were held on October 8^th.

“Even in these tough economic times, we are looking toward the future and have confidence in our community. When the businesses of our community hurt, the people hurt as well. We take great pride in attracting customers to the area that will live, work, play and eventually retire here and will ultimately improve the quality of life” said Mr. Elliott. “Our new office is a vision that we saw in cooperation with the property owner, Mr. Morgan Lewis. Instead of developing a high rise on this property, we saw the beauty of the building with its gorgeous marsh views, and decided that it would be best suited to use the existing office to best serve our customers and aesthetically keep the natural beauty of the property intact. ”

“The new office symbolizes our commitment to the local economy and our community” said Senator Dick Elliott, founder of Elliott Realty. He attributes part of the company’s success to a great relationship with the City of North Myrtle Beach, its residents and officials and the surrounding communities. “Our vacation rental division collects hospitality and accommodation taxes that are paid for by tourists. Those taxes go to the City, County and State for assistance in funding Fire & Police that serve and protect our residents and visitors, and fitness & aquatic centers. The taxes we collect from visitors also help keep our property taxes low. We love the community that we have lived and worked in for many years, and we look forward to more economic diversification coupled with strong tourism that will make this an even better place to live and work” stated Senator Elliott.

Elliott Realty specializes in vacation rentals, real estate sales, and golf packages. Elliott Realty’s main office is located at 401 Sea Mountain Highway in North Myrtle Beach. For additional information, go to www.elliottrealty.com

About Elliott Realty

Elliott Realty of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been specializing in vacation rentals, winter rentals, golf packages and real estate sales since 1959. The company was founded on a simple premise that still rings true today “Service You Expect. People You Trust.”

Elliott Beach Rentals specializes in vacation rentals and professional resort rental management in the North Myrtle Beach area. Our excellent selection includes Houses and Condominiums located Oceanfront, Second Row, and Channel. We also offer a luxury program for guests with the most discriminating taste.

Elliott Realty GMAC is a proud franchise member and partner with General Motors Corporation. Our involvement in the community, knowledge of the real estate market, and care in meeting the needs of our customers and clients have enabled us to enjoy a fine reputation across the state. Whether relocating or investing in resort property, we can save you time and money. We are here to help guide you through the process, from start to finish.

Myrtle Beach Golf Authority offers the best Golf Packages in the Myrtle Beach area and can accommodate large and small golf groups. Our resident golf expert stays abreast on all the changes in the local golf community and offers our clients the best prices in the area. If you are looking for expert advice before hitting the links in the Myrtle Beach area call us first, we do it right. This press release formatted and submitted by Visual Data Systems (www.VisualDataSystems.com), the leader in online marketing for the vacation rental industry.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elliott Realty Marketing

Advertising@ElliottRealty.com

843-249-1406 extension 322

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SEO/SEM For The Vacation Rental Industry By Visual Data Systems – 410.964.8665

Visual Data Systems has been successfully promoting our clients’ websites since 1994 helping them achieve over 500 Million Dollars in Online Sales.

The SEO/SEM Consulting Team at Visual Data Systems fully understands the success of your website is critical to the success of your business. We work to maximize your exposure to qualified visitors not only by focusing on keywords and phrases but also utilizing emerging social media, working with various search engines and portals, and by enhancing your website to make it more attractive to search engines.

In order to reach your optimization goals, our consultants work with you as a team. The promotion and optimization of your site is a long term process that requires interaction and partnership between your organization and our consultants. From the beginning, your consultant will work closely with you to ensure to that all parties are working in concert toward the same goals.

In order to help you reach your goals, we offer three promotion packages in order to provide you a range of options that will fit your specific needs or budget. Any goals or needs that you have outside the scope or parameters of these offerings can be easily addressed with a specific consulting agreement with your consultant.

Promotional Offerings

Basic: Designed for smaller companies with limited budgets, this service provides the basic elements of SEO/SEM for your website. Reporting for this offering will be on a monthly basis as is your contact with your designated consultant.

Standard: For companies looking to increase their exposure and advance above their competition, our Standard Promotion Package allows for bi-weekly and monthly reporting with a more detailed report analysis than the basic offering. You are offered contact with your consultant twice monthly and a more robust featuring our Social Media and Online Reputation Management tools.

Enhanced: Our highest level SEO/SEM offering is for companies that are actively engaged and demand an online marketing plan that will help them reach new levels. Highlighted by weekly contact with your consultant and detailed weekly, monthly and month-to-date reporting, our Enhanced package is tailored to specific needs and goals established between your company and your consultant.

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Visual Data Systems Adds Lori Lewman To Sales Team

Over 20 Years of Customer Service, Marketing and Sales Experience Brought To Position

Columbia, MD – May 2008 / Visual Data Systems / Press Release – Visual Data Systems, the leader in online marketing and technology solutions for the vacation rental industry, has announced that Lori Lewman has joined their sales team.

Lori Lewman comes to Visual Data Systems with extensive experience in the field of online marketing. In the early to mid-1990’s Lori worked with Visual Data Systems through the company she co-owned, Kelori. During this time, Lori worked closely with the founder of Visual Data Systems, Paul Herman, and helped bring aboard some of Visual Data System’s earliest clients.

“I am very pleased to accept this opportunity that Visual Data Systems has offered me. Getting to work once again with the great team at Visual Data Systems and renewing relationships with clients that I have worked with in the past is very exciting. Visual Data Systems has always been a leader in online marketing and related services and I am looking forward to the challenges that await me in this new endeavor” stated Lori Lewman.

Paul Herman, CEO and Founder of Visual Data Systems, had this to say about Lori Lewman joining the Visual Data Systems team, “Lori has always been a member of the Visual Data Systems family and it is with great excitement that we welcome her home in an official capacity. Her experience, professionalism and genuine concern for the client will serve to only increase the already great service we extend to our clients. We believe Lori’s appointment will help us reach new levels of success.”

Ms. Lewman has over six years of sales and sales management experience with the Cintas Corporation. Lori’s last assignment for Cintas was that of Sales Manager for The Northern Virginia Sales Team where she was directly responsible for eight sales representatives. During her time with Cintas, Lori won many awards and accolades including the Summit Award for exceeding all sales and management goals.

Lori is a graduate of the University of Miami and a Division I scholarship athlete who has a proven track record of success and will be a definite asset for Visual Data Systems and their clients. She will be based out of the Visual Data Systems corporate offices in Columbia, Maryland and can be reached via email at LoriL@VisualDataSystems.com or via phone at 410.964.8665, extension 211.

About Visual Data Systems

Visual Data Systems, based in Columbia, Maryland is a leading supplier of online marketing, technology and consultation. Founded in 1993 with extensive experience in the vacation rental industry, Visual Data Systems has clients throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean. Visual Data Systems supplies clients with design, online marketing services including online survey management, managed email solutions, search engine optimization tools, interaction with rental/property management software and business and technology consultation. For more information, please go to www.visualdatasystems.com or call 410-964-8665.

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