Five Star Beach Properties, a luxury vacation rental company, has implemented an oil spill policy to protect all guests. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Log (Press Release) – May 05, 2010 – Five Star Beach properties is a luxury vacation rental rental company in Destin, Florida. We understand your concern over the oil spill in the gulf and the effects that it may have on your upcoming vacation. We have been watching the situation very closely as it directly affects our business and livelihood. At Five Star Beach Properties we run our business with honesty and understand that the guests will continue to be the core of our business this year and for many years to come. At this time we have not heard of any rental companies adding an oil policy, they are sticking with their normal 60 or 90 day cancellation policies. We do not think that is fair to our guests who want to enjoy our beautiful beaches when they come to this area. For this reason, we are taking a proactive approach to protect our guests and make them feel more comfortable. The oil spill policy is posted below. NOAA is the agency with the most up to date, accurate information on the spill. Here is a link to their website: http://www.noaa.gov Here is a link to the oil spill trajectory map: You can see the daily projections of where NOAA is expecting the oil to go. http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/book_shelf/1912_TM- ... We are confident that if the oil spill flow can be stopped in a timely fashion that we will not have any effects in our area. The winds and currents have been great so far in helping to contain the oil spill and it has not seemed to spread towards Florida at this time. We will continue watching it very closely and will be here to answer any questions that you may have. Thank you so much for your understanding during this unique situation. GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL POLICY 1. If the beach closest to your property is closed by the city, county, state, DEP, or any other government entity due to oil the guest will receive a full refund including all deposits, payments, and fees. 2. If the EPA, DEP, or any other government entity deems the air to be unsafe for guests on the beach during their stay, the guest will receive a full refund including all deposits, payments, and fees. 3. The time frame for clauses 1 and 2 to take effect will be not more than 14 calendar days prior to your arrival date up until your arrival date. If either clause 1 or 2 has taken effect within fourteen calendar days prior to your arrival date you can cancel and be refunded. This will allow guests to change travel plans in advance of arrival. 4. If clause 1 or 2 takes effect during the time you are here on vacation you will be allowed to cancel and be prorated for any nights that you do not stay. The last night you stay in the home will be the last night that you are billed for. Please view our properties and feel confident to book with us! http://www.fivestargulfrentals.com/ Oil Spill Policy- http://www.fivestargulfrentals.com/files/Destin-Oil-Spill-Policy.pdf