The leading lodging web site Rentalo.com reveals the findings of a recent analysis performed on 7,670 opted-in vacationers who sought out vacation rentals in Luray, Virginia from July 2008 to January 2010.
This practical survey confirmed the info that travel professionals have been getting from their own studies about the increased interest in comparison shopping among customers. Plus, Rentalo.com shares some practical insights on traveler’s vacation preparation routines and destination’s vacation themes for Luray, Virginia.
Comparison Shopping Trends for Luray: The analysis shows that 89 percent of the vacationers who were looking for lodging were enthusiastic about comparison shopping among Luray vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels. Surprisingly, 42 percent were interested in staying in close cities such as Stanley, New Market, Sperryville, and Syria.
Vacation Planning Trends for Luray: Is there a common finding in these kind of studies? It is common to find those cautious and prudent travelers who began their trip planning two or more months in advance. In this study, those travelers represented the 44 percent. In the opposite, we found the classic last minute travelers who searched for a place to stay within the last month prior to their arriving to their Luray lodging, and the last 12 percent of the people looking for accomodations were travelers who inquired one to two months in advance.
Vacation Theme Trends for Luray: The most searched vacation theme for Luray is family reunions and vacations with 50 percent of the people looking for lodging for families with kids. Those vacationers looking for a place to stay for groups of more than four adults represented the 62 percent. What we always find are those couples searching for a romantic place to stay and this time, those couples represented the 18 percent and the last 1 percent were inquiries from people traveling alone.
An obvious finding: most online directories are not designed to facilitate comparison shopping for travelers. Rentalo.com makes it simple for travelers to compare offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts to meet their unique lodging needs.
For example, check out these two excellent lodging deals in Luray. What would it be the best option for you?
First, what about choosing from 100 unique Luray vacation cabins?. These private cabins sleep from 2 to 22 guests with 1 to 10 bedrooms, 1 to 12 bathrooms. All themes are welcomed: Perfect for a honeymoon, ideal for a romantic getaway, or a great family vacation or an peaceful retreat. Amenities include private bedrooms with full-king size beds. Kitchens, Fireplace, Living room, TV/VCR/DVD/Phone, Decks, Porches, Hot tubs and Jacuzzi’s located in secluded wooded areas or along the legendary Shenandoah River. For further details, pics and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#34254.
Second, discover the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with Absolute Perfect Escape Log Cabin 1. This 6 bedroom Log cabin sleeps 2-20 comfortably. Located near Luray and the majestic Luray Caverns, this Luray vacation cabin offers easy access and yet provides seclusion in a mountain setting, with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains and is just a few minutes to the Massanutten Four Seasons Ski Resort.Take in a breathtaking morning sunrise while relaxing in a Log rocking chair under the two large covered porches with your favorite cup of coffee. For more info, pictures and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#279137.
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