Regions
Explorabout's Commitmentto serve local communities
We are passionate for local. Starting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, we searched to uncover hidden gems and discover experiences to share with guests at our own vacation property. As you discover the coastlines of South Carolina to the shores of New England, the same is true: everyone is looking for something nobody else knows about. Every destination has a story waiting to be found.
Explorabout connects local tour operators and vacation rental property managers so guests can explore the area and keep coming back for more. We build the same way in every region: on the ground, with local operators who strengthen the communities that make travel meaningful.
When experiences stay local, everyone benefits. Guests discover more. Local guides, artisans, and entrepreneurs earn directly from every booking. Property managers are rewarded for making the connection. And the communities that shape a destination from within get the attention and investment they deserve.
Tennessee
Property Managers in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville area know today's guests want more than just a place to stay, they want unforgettable experiences. We've curated authentic, hyper-local Smoky Mountain adventures that you can seamlessly offer through your website while earning commissions on every booking. Guests can enjoy Appalachian heritage workshops, guided foraging expeditions, intimate bluegrass performances and chef-led in-home cooking classes. These authentic experiences create stories families share for years.
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Pennsylvania
From the Delaware Water Gap to the lakes of the Pocono highlands, Pennsylvania's mountain country runs deeper than the trail maps suggest. You will find more than a weekend escape here. Explorabout connects your guests to what makes the Poconos such a distinctive destination, at no cost to you, with a commission on every booking.
Rhode Island
From Watch Hill to Newport, Rhode Island is coastal history steeped in tradition. You will find more than a lobster pot here in the prettiest little state in the USA. Explorabout connects your guests to what makes Rhode Island such a unique destination, at no cost to you, with a commission on every booking.
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Massachusetts
From the harbor towns of the Upper Cape to the dunes of Provincetown, Cape Cod is saltwater and history in equal measure. You will find more than a lobster shack here. Explorabout connects your guests to what makes the Cape such a timeless destination, at no cost to you, with a commission on every booking.
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Florida
From the Sailfish flats of Palm Beach to the yacht-lined canals of Fort Lauderdale, this stretch of Florida coastline runs on saltwater in equal measure to sunshine. You will find more than a beach chair here. Explorabout connects your guests to what makes the Treasure and Gold Coasts such a distinctive destination, at no cost to you, with a commission on every booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explorabout believes a stronger vacation rental industry benefits everyone—property managers, homeowners, local experience providers, and travelers alike. We partner with respected technology providers to help educate operators, simplify decision-making, and connect our community with solutions that support long-term success.
One of the biggest challenges for new hosts is avoiding double bookings. Modern property management systems use real-time calendar synchronization to automatically update availability across multiple booking channels. This allows you to confidently accept reservations while keeping all calendars aligned.
Pricing your vacation rental isn't guesswork anymore. Revenue management tools analyze market demand, seasonality, local events, competitor rates, and booking trends to help optimize nightly rates and occupancy. The right pricing strategy can significantly improve annual revenue while keeping your property competitive.
Explorabout is the only platform built to connect local tour operators and vacation rental property managers at no cost to either side, sharing commissions on every booking. No listing fees for operators. No membership fees for property managers. Revenue stays inside the destination.
Explorabout is live in the Lowcountry Coast, SC, covering Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and the Grand Strand. We are expanding along the East Coast with new regions launching in time for peak season, and additional markets opening on demand.
Through the property manager's own website. Explorabout embeds directly into the property manager's site so guests never leave their trusted host's space to discover and book. We respect that the property manager owns the relationship with the guest. Our job is to give them the best possible tool to deepen it.
Nothing for either side to join. Property managers earn 25% of every commission Explorabout collects when their guests book, plus a $25 bonus for each tour operator they refer. Tour operators pay nothing upfront and only incur a cost when a booking is made through the platform.
Every region features a curated set of locally built experiences matched to what guests in that destination actually look for. Fishing charters, whale watches, sailing, kayak and eco-tours, culinary and food tours, historic walks, private chef dinners, farm and vineyard experiences, and outdoor adventures. Each region is different. Every experience is vetted and led by a local operator.
Every booking puts money directly in the hands of the local guides, artisans, captains, and entrepreneurs who created the experience. By distributing through vacation rental property managers rather than national aggregators, Explorabout keeps guest spending inside the community where it belongs.
Yes. Our model activates guest spending for local operators who already exist but lack direct distribution to vacation rental audiences. If you represent a destination community and want to explore a partnership, contact hello@explorabout.com
