May 03 2012
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Featured Property: Budapest, Hungary

Marilyn is diggin’ all of the colors.

Featured Property serves to profile some of our best and most recent rental acquisitions, as well as some old favorites. Absolutely have to stay here? Book within the next week to receive a 50% discount from your booking fees. No catch -just send an email to [email protected] for your exclusive discount code. 

This week’s feature property is a beautiful apartment in Budapest, the ancient capital of Hungary. With almost 20 million visitors per year, those hotels are most likely packed full of annoying tourists – don’t become one of them. Stay local in this colorful apartment which sits on the Continue reading →

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May 02 2012
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Q&A With Uber!

Locating an available cab, having enough cash with you, and having a clean seat are just a few of the unpredictable factors when riding in a standard city taxi. But then, there’s Uber. Uber lets you request a ride at any time via SMS or by using their iPhone or Android app. And voila – your personal driver will come whisk you away in a sleek black car within minutes. After the ride, your credit card will be charged automatically, including the tip. How great is that? You literally don’t have to do anything other than press a few buttons, sit back and enjoy a luxurious Uber ride. We recently sat down with Ed Casabian, the Community Manager at Uber NYC, and spoke to him about the sheer awesomeness of Uber.

Roomorama: How long has Uber been around and when did it come to the Big Apple? Continue reading →

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May 01 2012
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Internet Week New York: Ticket Giveaway!

You don’t have to be a nerd to love Internet Week. After all, who doesn’t use the internet in this day and age? Even so, I’m sure there are still a lot of newbies out there who might not be getting as much from their daily inter-web shenanigans as is intended. Which is where Internet Week New York comes in. Whether you want to learn how to design games, start your very own fashion line, or just party at the 16th Annual Webby Awards, IWNY has something for everyone. The festival takes place from May 14 to 21 at their HQ Space in Soho as well as various crowd-sourced events throughout the city. Tickets are still on sale – BUT, the prices just went up today! Fortunately, we have 50 Internet Week New York tickets just laying around our office. Since we love you all so much, we figured we’d give them away to some of our awesome users. It’s simple to enter – just stay tuned to our Twitter page for one week and retweet us when you see a mention of Internet Week New York. 

If you’re lucky enough to be a ticket winner, make sure to check out Roomorama co-founders Jia En Teo and Federico Folcia, who will be hosting an Internet Week class on how not to be a tourist 5/14 at 12PM!

Questions? Email the author of this post, Dee Tiwari, at [email protected]

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Apr 30 2012
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“You’ve Guessed It!”: April 30

Our weekly “You’ve Guessed It!” photo contest starts today! Here are the rules: Continue reading →

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Apr 27 2012
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Friday Listicle: Top Ten Most Unique Lakes In The World!

Where’s the hottest spot to cool off during the summertime? If the first thing that popped into your head is sunbathing on a sandy beach, then it’s time to switch it up and visit one of the 304 million beautiful lakes around the world. You can start by vacationing at some of the most unique ones -from seas that soothe your skin to red-tinted lagunas. Check out our list of the most out-of-the-ordinary places to cool off below!

1. The Dead Sea: Located in the southern region of Israel, this extraordinary lake serves as a natural border between Israel and Jordan. The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation level in the world and contains more than 30% salt. You definitely won’t be able to swim in this lake – BUT, you can float in it for as long as your little tush desires. Oh, and the water does magical things for your skin! Click here for ten dead sea tips.

The Dead Sea. Photo courtesy of National Geographic.

2. Plitvice Lakes: Located in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, you’ll find Continue reading →

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Apr 26 2012
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Featured Property: Kailua, Hawaii

The pool area looks like it was pulled from a tropical rainforest!

Featured Property serves to profile some of our best and most recent rental acquisitions, as well as some old favorites. Absolutely have to stay here? Book within the next week to receive a 50% discount from your booking fees. No catch -just send an email to [email protected] for your exclusive discount code. 

If you don’t like the sun, this week’s feature property is definitely NOT the ideal destination for you. Located in Kailua, Kauai, Hawaii you’ll find a luxurious Poipu Kai poolside villa where you can enjoy Continue reading →

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Apr 25 2012
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Feature Alert: Express Bookings!

Are you a certified host that’s been having problems with last minute bookings? We have just the thing to make your life a little bit easier: the express booking feature! With this special feature, guests can pre-authorize a payment in order to secure a room, which the host will then confirm within 24 hours. These two simple steps can make being a host a piece of cake. For all of you guests that need to book accommodations in a hurry, searching for express booking is a cinch. Just search for the destination you wish to visit and sort your search results by “Express Booking.” See the chart above to compare a regular booking vs. an express booking and make sure to check out additional features here!

Questions? Email the author of this post, Dee Tiwari, at [email protected] 

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Apr 24 2012
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Roomorama Approved: Loosecubes!

Loosecubes office in Brooklyn, NY!

Are you one of the lucky few people who can work remotely but have trouble being productive at home or at the local coffee shop? Lucky for you, Loosecubes can aid you in your quest for a more inspirational workplace. This global office sharing community connects people who have great workspace with people who need it on a daily basis. You can join for free! All you have to do is search for the city you want to work in and browse through tons of awesome spaces. Pick one and let the juices flow in a new and creative environment. On the other hand, if you are currently Continue reading →

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Apr 23 2012
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“You’ve Guessed It!”: April 23

Our weekly “You’ve Guessed It!” photo contest starts today! Here are the rules: Continue reading →

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Apr 20 2012
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Friday Listicle: Top Eco-Friendly Roomorama Properties!

Just like Kermit, we know how hard it is to be green. We live each day not realizing how much water and energy we waste, what kind of products we buy and use, and how we’re affecting our precious planet. With Earth Day just around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to learn how easy it is to be green. We thought we’d pitch in! This week’s Friday listicle highlights some awesome eco-friendly properties located around the world. Stay at any of these green-conscious properties without worrying about what kind of impact you’re leaving on the environment:

1. Cape Town, South Africa: This classy three-level villa is as environmentally-friendly as it is beautiful. It includes an electronically controlled watering system, rain-water tank and irrigation recycling rooftop solar panels. Did you know that many people in the world exist on 3 gallons of water per day or less? Well, we can use that amount in one flush of the toilet. Thankfully, this property engages in various ways to conserve water. Click here for other ways to save water in your own home.

2. New York, New York: This sleek, modern apartment is situated in a building that was constructed using Continue reading →

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