Lol. I was wondering, too, Sylvia! I was pretty sure that it was going to be me;)

That's a cool link, macross! Thanks!

I have contacted VRBO through their e-mail, and owners have e-mailed me back with their personal email address to use. I have actually no problem with providing credit card details through these type of sites, after all they are set up to be able to handle these types of payments.

I'm guessing the delete was for a response inababy made to mmouse. It must have been a doozy.

I think it was probably spam, tabernash2. Because sometimes I wonder if mods exist here at all. They don't delete political stuff or derailed threads like on other boards...

This whole thing could be some kind of social experiment on free range travel media...they're watching us;)

I guess there's no issue when you use an agency that you have to "figure a way AROUND" one or more of their policies. After all, it's all about saving money, obviously.

Kinda like Uber..but oh noooooo, Uber is because it is "convenient." Yeah, sure it is.

What does Uber have to do with it? BTW, Uber is super convenient for us.

nelsonian, thank you for your input. However, I was discussing flip key which in my recent experience does not allow independent communication as I thought I made clear.

The Beehive is great in Rome MM. They have private rooms and rooms that share a bath. Great cafe. I like that they have started cross pollinate.