Living roofs are soaring in popularity, both in residential and commercial projects, due not only to their aesthetics, but also the many environmental benefits they bring to the building. You will note if you visit horticultural events such as Chelsea or Hampton Court Flower Shows that many of the show gardens incorporate green roofs in some way, which is always a good indication of future trends. Here is a brief guide, explaining firstly what green roofs and brown roofs are, before detailing their uses and benefits.

Green Roofs

Green Roofs are basically roofs which incorporate planting, often sedum or wildflower and meadow planting, grasses and mosses. In fact, some can even be planted with trees and shrubs. The Roof Gardens in Kensington is a prime example of this. Installing a green roof creates a vegetated surface which provides colour and interest throughout the year. Often, living roofs are used in rural settings and in areas where the buildings need to blend into the background. Green roofs will either be planted or seeded.

There are of course many considerations before installing a green roof, primarily ensuring your roof is suitable, and ensuring it is completely watertight. It is always recommended to get a professional company carry out the work, as you could do more harm than good if not done properly.

Of course, living roofs/wildflower and meadow roofs create a dramatic visual impact, but they also have many other benefits.

Benefits of Green Roofs

1. Photosynthesis – the process of plants absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. This is of particular benefit in urban areas.

2. Filter pollutants and dust from the surrounding area, again, a huge benefit in urban areas.

3. Green or living roofs act as an insulating layer on your roof. You should therefore expect to spend less on your energy bills, thus reducing your carbon footprint.

4. Increase in biodiversity – encourage animals such as bees, butterflies and birds into the area. With the current bee crisis, any opportunity to encourage bees into the area is a huge benefit.

5. Living roofs can be fitted with bird boxes to encourage birds, often endangered species, into the area and give them a safe environment to nest.

6. Endangered plants can be introduced into the roof planting.

7. Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff significantly, which can help alleviate flooding, another very topical issue.

8. Often used as social areas, perhaps on top of office buildings, allowing staff to have somewhere green to escape to in the middle of an urban area. They are also increasingly being installed in public areas, to provide much needed green space in built up areas. A good example of this is on London’s Cannon Street Station.

Brown Roofs

Brown roofs are very similar to green roofs. The main difference is that whilst green roofs are often installed partly for the aesthetic value, brown roofs tend to be installed for environmental reasons, mainly, to encourage plants and wildlife.

Brown roofs are generally made using recycled materials and local soil. Whereas green roofs are often planted using very specific plants and following structured plans, brown roofs evolve more naturally. Whilst they are called brown roofs as this is the colour they are at the time of installation, they generally turn green over a period of time once the plants have started to establish themselves.

Brown roofs can incorporate water pools, wetland areas, rocks and boulders, basically any materials which will attract wildlife.

Benefits of Brown Roofs

1. Encourages wildlife into the area – brown roofs are specifically designed with this in mind. Particular plants may be introduced with the sole aim of encourages bees or butterflies. Wetland areas will encourage other types of insects and animals.

2. Brown roofs utilise soil and rubble which has been left behind after construction work. This ensures that wildlife which may have been displaced when construction work began, are encouraged back into the area.

3. As with green roofs, air quality is improved, which is particularly beneficial in inner city areas.

4. As brown roofs are made using recycled materials, they are the greener alternative.

5. Brown roofs generally have all the benefits of a green roof. They may take slightly longer to develop and flourish, but the environmental benefits will more than make up for that.

We in the UK are in some ways falling behind other countries with regards to green and living roofs. This has now been recognised, and a policy has now been written up to introduce more of this type of roof to both new and existing buildings wherever possible.

Time

One common mistake made by those seeking the adventure of installing a new roof in “do-it-yourself ” fashion, is to underestimate the amount of time it will take to complete a roof. If you are doing a job yourself, chances are you are recruiting family and friends to help you. If the you and those people working alongside you are not used to working outside in the heat, they can easily tire and make your project last twice as long as projected. Also, if you do not have specialized roofing tools, and instead use common household tools such as hammers and flat nose shovels, a roof tear off can take longer than expected and become a bit of a trial.

Underestimating the amount of time a roofing project will take can become a serious problem, especially if the weather forecast changes or if you are forced to leave your roof half done for a few days while you return to work or other commitments. I have seen more than one house flood, to the point that they had to replace sheetrock, carpet and furniture, because they were doing the job themselves. The wind blew off their covering, or the roof was not covered in time, as an unexpected downpour moved through.

It is difficult to tarp most roofs because one tarp will not cover the entire exposed area. If you combine tarps to cover the exposed roof, it is vitally important to overlap the tarps such that water will not funnel under tarps and into the living quarters and cause interior damage. When tarping a roof, you also need to go around water heater and furnace exhaust pipes, as well as chimneys and swamp coolers, etc. Often, the wind will blow a tarp off a roof during a storm leaving your home exposed to the elements.

To help prevent this, use battens (1×2 lumber) and 8 penny nails throughout the field of the tarp. It is always best to tear off only what you can secure properly by that evening with underlayment properly installed around all roof penetrations. Don’t forget to check credible weather forecasts, such as NOAA.gov, throughout the project, viewing satellite images of the weather. A change in the weather can spell disaster for you and your home.

Experience

Another common DIY roofing obstacle is lack of experience. Even your family and friend’s best intentions in helping you on your project will not make up for inexperience. There are certain areas of a roof that need to be installed in a specific manner and order, including ice shields (after drip edge) at eaves, valleys and penetrations. This is why it is a good idea to always have at least one experienced roofer helping when you install a roof.

It is very important to install a proper ice shield on your roof, especially in areas with heavy snow. It is essential to have this secondary measure against moisture penetration and leaks. An ice shield will protect your home as ice dams up in the eaves and valleys and against walls. This roofing technique should be done by an experienced roofer to ensure your home is protected.

Also, keep in mind that inexperienced roofers can actually damage your shingles. If they move across your roof in a way that scuffs the shingles with their shoes or tools, they can remove granules from the shingles. These granules protect the asphalt shingle. Without them, the sun can wear out the exposed asphalt where the granules are missing. These situations can be costly, and are easily avoided by using experienced help.

Safety

When planning a DIY roofing project, be sure to consider the element of safety. Make sure you are using a sturdy ladder without any damage. If you are on a steep roof, you will need harnesses, safety nets and / or guardrails to prevent any falls. About 8 roofers die each year in the US because of falls, and many more are injured.

Also, be aware of power lines near your roof. Keep the ladder away from these power lines, and be aware of them as you are carrying any metal roofing materials. Electricity has been known to arc or jump from these lines for several feet if precautions are not met.

In addition to safety on the roof, be sure you are aware of people, animals and vehicles on the ground that could be damaged by falling objects. It is not worth someone getting injured to skip over these safety procedures.

Finances

The most considered reason for roofing a home yourself usually comes down to finances. However, there are a few options to consider that can help you afford a professionally installed roof. If you can in any way afford to hire a contractor, do it. You can end up spending more money in repairs over the life of your roof than you would have initially by hiring out.

If you are not currently in a position to hire a contractor to install your roof, look into the possibility of patching your roof while you save for the project, or if necessary, a home loan for your roof, breaking down the expensive project into reasonable regular payments. Also, consider performing the tear off yourself and hiring out for the installation. This can really help reduce the overall price of your roof.

Installing a Roof Yourself

If you have no other option but to install your roof yourself, be sure to come prepared. Take the time to do plenty of research. Read advice from your shingle’s manufacturers, or from certified roofing contractors. This is not a good project in which to follow the advice of a DIY blog. Instead, make sure your sources are both credible and experienced. We recommend Owens Corning and Certainteed shingles, who both offer installation instructions for each shingle listed on their websites. Also, GAF has a great general DIY section of their website that will help you plan and carry out a successful roofing project.

Even after you have done the proper research to become knowledgeable about installing a roof, it is still a good idea to consult an experienced roofer. If you need any advice, or have any questions, don’t hesitate to call a roofing contractor.

Another great option is to hire a roofing consultant to come to your home and guide you through the roofing process. A consultant usually costs about $200 a visit. It would be a good investment to have a consultant come after you are finished tearing off your old roof and immediately before you begin installing your new shingles. This will help ensure that you are using correct tools, techniques and materials.

In conclusion, your roof is one of the most important aspects of your home. It protects your entire structure and all of your possessions from potential damage. When debating whether or not to install your roof yourself, be sure to make the decision with an honest assessment of how dependable the roof will be in the future.

The roof is one of the basic components of a house. Roofing is considered as the first line of defense against harsh weather conditions and other elements that can affect the home’s value, quality, and appearance. Thus, it is important to consider lots of things when selecting new roofing materials for your dream house. Good thing there have been a wide range of roofing materials that you can choose from. Some of the choices include from the traditional wood, asphalt, stylish clay/concrete tile, and to eco-friendly rubber roofing material.

An asphalt roofing shingle is one of the most common types of roofs among American homes. It also works for a wide variety of roofing styles and might be the perfect roof for your home. The asphalt roofing shingles usually cost from $1 to $4 per square foot. The pricing would usually depend on the type of home. For instance, for a ranch-style home it would cost from $1,700 to $8,400, which is also about 1,700 to 2,100 square feet.

Of course, there are lots of advantages when using the asphalt roofing shingles for your own home. One of which is that asphalt shingles are more affordable than the other types and can be easily repaired. It also works well on a wide variety of roofing styles and made with different colors, dimensional depths, and shapes. This type of roof has the ability to resist the effects of direct sunlight and other weather conditions.

The second type of roofing is the rubber roofing. It is best used when you are looking for a material that is leak-proof and eco-friendly. In comparison to traditional roofing materials, rubber roofing is more durable, cost-effective, and it is made form recycled materials. Plus, it has low maintenance, and is light weight, and flexible.

There are two main types of rubber roofing such as whole roof and shingled roof. Whole roofs can be installed by the square, which it can cover up to 100 square feet. It can also be custom-made to fit your particular house design and architecture. Although they are expensive, rubber roofing gives the benefit of being leak-proof and seamless. The shingled roof type is made from a synthetic material. This type of roofing is light weight, easy to carry, can be shaped using a utility knife, and can be installed with a nail gun or adhesive. However, keep in mind that installing shingled roofs still require the expertise of a professional roofer.

The third type of roofing is the tile roofing. It is considered the most popular roofing material in the world. Similar to the other types aforementioned, tile roofing provides defense against fire and durability. In fact, it can last for over 100 years. It also has the benefit of improved air ventilation and comes with variety of shapes, patterns, textures, and colors.

Lastly, the wood roofing is most commonly used for houses that need to have a major renovation. This can cost you $4 to $7 per square foot and the cut of the wood. It can also give your home a natural warm look, and has the ability to resist heat transmission more than composition shingles.

Keep in mind that when using any of these roofing materials, it is still important to consult a professional roofer’s advice on how to install such materials properly. They can also help you which material is appropriate for the type of house you have.

Are you an honest person. Ask yourself honestly right now, because once you begin the interview process for most law enforcement jobs, they will drill deep to find that out for themselves. Even if you have never been convicted of a crime other than a minor ticket, the polygraph test that most agencies employ is designed purely to weed out candidates that are dishonest.

Are you dedicated? To be in a law enforcement job you have to be dedicated to serving the public trust. It doesn’t matter if you are a highly trained SWAT operative whose job it is to crash through windows and take out the bad guy, or the patrol officer working the beat and helping those in need. Your primary function is to serve the public trust.

Physical agility is tested for in most law enforcement jobs. Are you prepared to chase down a bad guy, even in the snow and rain? Do you have the burning desire and self motivation to eat and train properly – always ready for the fight? Yesterday’s donut reputation has very little to do with today’s police officer. In fact, you can look at an agency like the Ohio State Patrol and find that they have annual physical fitness testing requirements that if you don’t pass will result in your termination! This isn’t a job for the weak bodied any longer.

These are the questions you must ask yourself, and if you think that you still have it takes – scratch that – if you KNOW that you have what it takes, the last real step is to find out what it is that you need to do.

99% of the law enforcement jobs out there will not allow you to just walk in and apply. No no no, you need to understand the process. If you don’t understand how law enforcement hiring works, nothing else really matters.

Are you interested to work as a detective, a police officer, or as a secret service agent perhaps? All of these careers have one thing in common. They are all not just fascinating but these are the careers that are related to law enforcement as well. As the technology advances and the world become even more complicated, individuals who are highly trained in enforcing the law are needed all over the world.

You can complete a bachelor’s degree and put your education into practice immediately after graduating to any of the available law enforcement jobs. But there are also those who pursue a higher degree as well particularly in criminal justice. They push their masters and even their doctorate degree because they have wider opportunities and have more chances of advancing to a wide array of choices at the same time. Of course there is no need to mention that the higher your degree the bigger will be your salary as well.

A degree in law enforcement would allow you to work on different fields since it requires various skills too. Aside from the careers mentioned above, you can also become part of the judicial and the court system too. And if you can, you can land a job in rehabilitation centers and even by appointed to take control of the prisoners in your local state.

Of course, not all law enforcement jobs are in the field. There are some who stays inside the offices and does business finances, accounting, and even programming too. You also don’t have to be physically and mentally fit to do your job efficiently. It would also help if you know how to speak other languages fluently as well. Remember that not every criminal speaks English very well so you have to create a way on how they would comprehend you and the system in United States.

Whether you want to be a federal police officer or a local policemen the fitness standards are relatively similar. Some maybe a tad bit harder than the other, but they all are similar in terms of how your strength and conditioning will be evaluated. The best thing to do if you’ve dreamed of getting into law enforcement is to start training for the physical fitness test as soon as you can. The truth is many recruits lose out on a great career in law enforcement simply because they can’t pass the physical fitness test.

Although there are differences in terms of jurisdictions and responsibilities in the law enforcement community, the fitness test is one commonality that all of us share. It doesn’t matter if you work for a federal agency (FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, Border Patrol) or a local agency (state police, deputy sheriff, city cop) you are still required to pass the physical fitness test.

Here’s just one workout routine that will help you get into shape fast!

First thing first, before you start any law enforcement workout program, make sure that it is designed to improve both your strength and cardio. Why do I say that? Because I’ve seen recruits make the mistake of training like a bodybuilder or even worst some train like a marathon runner. Both of which are dead wrong.

Here’s what you need to do:

One of the most effective workout routine to do is one that incorporates both resistance training and cardiovascular improvement. If you do one without the other, you will get gassed during the test. There are several ways you can actually build your strength and cardio at the same time, but the one that I recommend is interval training.

Let me guess. You’ve created a network marketing blog complete with graphical headers, opt-in boxes and banner ads for your favorite affiliate programs, but you aren’t making any money because you don’t have sufficient traffic to your a network marketing blog. Now that the blog is up and running, you’ve realized that just having a network marketing blog is only half the battle. The other half is blog traffic. You’ve landed on this post looking for a network marketing blog traffic strategies, tools or training. Am I right so far?

Or perhaps you don’t have a network marketing blog yet and are thinking about creating one. You’ll be glad you landed here because a blog without any traffic won’t make any money or generate any leads. Be sure you have a traffic plan for leading people to your blog.

Either way, you are in the right place. This particular MLM blog gets plenty of traffic and I can teach you how to do it too.This will be an overview article discussing your options for network marketing blog traffic. We can’t possibly teach you how to do all this stuff in one article…but the tutorials and resources on rest of the site will get you pretty far.

Network Marketing Blog Traffic Sources

Search Engines

Paid search

You can run pay-per-click (PPC) ads on any of the major search engines. When someone searches for a keyword like “network marketing blog” your ad will be served to them. A click takes them directly to your website. You pay for each click. The amount depends on how many other advertisers you are competing with. You can turn it on or turn it off at any time.

Organic search

Organic search is also called SEO or search engine optimization. This is the process of optimizing your website to appear high in the free search results for a particular keyword phrase. It takes time and patience, but once your MLM blog ranks well for a couple popular searches, you’ll get lots of free clicks and visitors.

Referring Sites

Text Ads/Banner Ads

You can place sponsored links, text ads and banner ads on other websites to bring in referral traffic to your own website. This can be done through large ad servers that place links on thousands of sites or by negotiating directly with the owner of the target site. Prices will vary and most consumers will know it is a paid ad. Turn on or off at any time.

Content Links

Every site owner needs content. When you provide quality content in the form of a guest blog post or a useful blog comment you are generally able to provide a link back to your own network marketing blog. If the reader enjoys your article or finds your comment helpful (and if you have something enticing to offer them on your site) they will often click the link to visit.

Email

Email is a fast and cheap way to reach many people. If you don’t have your own large email list yet you can do a list rental. This allows you to send a promotional message to thousands of people at a time. You can do a solo ad where you are the only sponsor of the email or have your message batched with other advertisers. Prices are based on list size, quality and how prominently your message is featured.

Smart Phones

QR codes and text messages are two ways to get people to your blog from smart phones. This strategy is currently very effective because not many people are doing it, but you want to make sure you have a mobile-friendly network marketing blog before sending a bunch of smart phone traffic to it. Stay tuned to this one…it is the wave of the future.

Offline

Ever heard of drop cards? They are mini-advertisements printed on business card-sized paper than you can drop around town. The card directs people to your network marketing blog for more information about the headline on the card. They are very inexpensive to print and easy to work into your daily routine.

Getting Started with Network Marketing Blog Traffic

The smartest thing you can do is to learn a little bit about each of the options for network marketing blog traffic and then select ONE strategy to get really good at. Don’t try to do them all at the same time. Build up your blog traffic to 300 or more visitors per month from a single method before launching into any others. This amount of traffic will be enough to give you early feedback on the effectiveness of the offer and opt-ins on your network marketing blog. The rest is tweaking, refining and adding more traffic.

The world of online network marketing is vast and confusing. Some might say it is hostile to the new-comer with lots on entrenched experts selling the newbies systems and tools that they really don’t need. We understand that it is hard to know who to trust.

There’s so much technical data out on the net these days for people wanting to start a blog and make money. But if you’re like I was a couple of years ago (when I was wondering what a blog was LOL), this is for you. While I’ve since been able to make as much as $1000 from a single blog post, I can empathize with the overwhelming feeling anyone has when looking into the “free blog marketing” thing.

So what do you do first to start a blog and make money?

First, if you want to start your own blog to make money, you need to be aware that there is a monthly fee involved for hosting. What’s hosting? It’s the mechanism that keeps your blog, you own personal website that is, in touch with the outside world. Most hosting costs between $10 and $30 per month, depending on what kind you get. Of course, you would want to start in the most cost effective manner.

Why worry about the cost? Because once you start marketing online, a lot of things cost money. Even with “free blog marketing” as they say… there are little programs out there that you will probably want to be a part of like Onlywire and SlideShare, which you can usually join for free, but will eventually wind up costing you once you get going.

You’ll want an Email Auto-Responding system when you decide to start a blog and make money…

Another cost to take into account is your email auto-responding system. Why is that important to have if you just want to start a blog and make money? Because you’ll want to have a way to keep in touch with you leads.

Most people who are remotely interested in your site will not buy right way. And, the average person needs to be approached on average seven times before they decide to buy.

So, if you don’t want to be jotting down everyone’s phone number (for the few who actually leave their correct number) and nagging them to death with phone calls, then you’ll want to have an email auto-responding system in place.

Not everyone who has decided to start a blog and make money and is successful…

But you must remember this; everyone who has decided to start a blog and make money AND who has become wildly successful at it has been persistent.

Persistence pays off no matter what. Does this mean that you’ll be paying hosting and auto-responding systems and marketing services for your blog before you actually make money? Yes! You actually will be in the red before you even get your blog noticed!

But isn’t there just a fast and easy way to start a blog and make money?

Actually, no. However, there are faster and easier ways. I’m a strong advocate of a team blogging system because it comes with everything all setup. You don’t have to worry about hosting and technical difficulties because you can always count on a staff of employees available by phone or email to help you out.

In addition, a team blogging system already has a lot of traffic, and is therefore viewed as “popular” by Google. Hence, you blog pages are more likely to get noticed on the internet. And the cost is really not much more than just the hosting itself when you first try to start a blog and make money.

To compare business phone systems and find the right fit for a particular company, four benefits should be heavily considered. Ideal office phone systems will include a virtual receptionist, voicemail transcriptions, ‘contact us’ web widgets, call routing to cells and office phones, and HD voice quality.

Compare Business Phone Systems That Come With Voicemail Transcription

An option known as voicemail transcription transmits a text version of voicemail messages to the email address an individual has selected. The written transcription arrives at the user’s email address and/or email-enabled cellular device along with an audio file of the message. Some providers include this feature in their packages. Others offer a free 30-day trial of voicemail transcription service to all users on a company’s account. Once the trial period has concluded, a manager can choose to continue this option as a paid service on certain extensions of his choice. Fully automated, voicemail transcription utilizes high-tech voice recognition technology. The transcribing does not need a live agent. By using automated technology, communication vendors can ensure total privacy and speedy delivery of the transcribed message.

‘Contact Us’ Web Widget Offers Added Value

Business owners who compare business phone systems find that a web widget with ‘contact us’ capabilities gives online publishers the chance to increase value and following to blogs, social networks, home pages, and websites. Easily embedded into a page, a widget is a small web application. This capability is included with some office phone systems that are designed with the components needed to be embedded in a blog or web page. The most common of internet forms, ‘contact us’ web widgets can be located on numerous websites and blogs. Typically, they all consist of the same structure including a user information section (name, company, email, etc.), and a contact detail section (purpose for contact, subject, and description).

Call Routing, From Cells To External Offices

Call routing entails answering an incoming telephone call and routing it to another point that could be any extension number in the office, a handheld or portable device like a cell phone, or to another landline number. The biggest selling point of call routing is that it ensures that no important calls are missed when a person is unavailable or at a location where the telephone number usually exists. Today’s providers often offer deals that come with call routing to cell and office cubicles, even with a basic package. In some instances, the subscribers can receive cellular call forwarding services. If the cell number incurs problems, then the subscriber can route the call to any other desired number until a solution is put into place. There are countless positive aspects of call forwarding services. For example, when the chief executive officer is not physically present at the office, he can still answer the calls coming into his office line. This ability to forward calls to an employee’s cell phone, landline, or any other number desired makes managing a company far more efficient. With this technology, the desired party can speak to directly to clients, answer their questions, and provide information, regardless of their location.

Importance Of HD Voice Quality

As individuals who operate a company compare business phone systems, they should consider the importance of HD (high-definition) voice quality. Also called wideband voice, this advancement has received a lot of attention recently. The audio technology, which allows office phone systems to send a far broader range of sounds over internet lines than traditional phones, greatly improves the clarity of voice calls. Conventional lines use PSTN (public switched telephone network) circuits that produce more static and less lucidity. Businesses can tangibly benefit from HD voice quality by not dealing with calls coming in that are inaudible or get cut off. Business owners trying to close a deal prefer to depend on HD voice quality instead of traditional fuzzy lines.

Thailand villas are prime accommodation options when spending your holidays in the kingdom nation. You may usually find this type of lodging in heavy-tourist places like Pattaya, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai. As these villas are located in accessible areas, getting around will be a breeze. You may easily also enjoy other activities like shopping, bar hopping, and visiting popular tourist sites when you rent one of these villas.

Thailand villa features vary. You may find one-bedroom or two-bedroom housing with private amenities like a swimming pool, veranda, and garden. Villas also offer cleaning services and preparing meals during your entire stay. Two-level villas may also be rented depending on their availability.

Why go for luxury villas?

Luxury villas for rent are perhaps the best way to feel like royalty during a complete getaway. Everyone deserves this type of pampering at least once in their lives. While you may call them luxury but you’ll be surprised how affordable these villas can be.

You get to experience Thailand like you never thought possible when staying in a villa. Are you planning to laze around on the poolside all day long? This is no problem if you go for luxury villas for rent. These places provide amenities for your relaxation needs without losing your privacy.

If you’re looking to party some nights away, the villas are still the perfect options. You can throw a swimming party anytime. Let your guests eat, laugh, dine, and have some swimming fun in this elegant and private haven.

How do you rent one?

Timing, room features, and budget are key considerations when renting Thailand villas. Expect full accommodations during national holidays like the Songkran. Rooms will be filled before, during, and even a couple of days after. Book months ahead if you are seriously considering visiting during important celebrations. Enquiring at least six months early might already be cutting it a little too close as everyone else will be clamouring for a spot.

As you plan to book a room, don’t forget to know how many rooms you will need. A one-bedroom setup is a great idea if you are going with a significant other, but you need more when traveling with friends.

Spending budget is also an issue because while you can probably charge the lodgings to your credit card, you need cash when you reach Thailand. Shopping in local markets and dining in some restaurants, for instance, might require you to pay in either baht or dollars. Plan your budget carefully so you won’t end up overspending or having too little money when you go on trips.

Searching online for Thailand villas is easy, you are just a few clicks away from a wide range of options. Browse through customer reviews and testimonials to help you choose and compare rates. Booking for your chosen villa is also easy when you do it online. There are online booking sites offering discount packages if you book your trip months ahead.