Rentalo.com, the very well known directory of vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts, just revealed the information of a new survey conducted on 7,670 vacationers who were looking for lodging in Williamsburg, Virginia from July 2008 to January 2010.
This research validates recent forecasts by travel specialists on consumers’ interests in comparison shopping. Additionally, Rentalo.com shares some useful conclusions on traveler’s vacation planning habits and destination’s vacation themes for Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison Shopping Trends for Williamsburg: The study exhibits that 64 percent of the tourists were very enthusiastic about comparison shopping among Williamsburg vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and resorts. And curiously, 60 percent were open to receive info about accommodations located near Williamsburg including Yorktown, Gloucester, and Barhamsville.
Vacation planning Trends for Williamsburg: 46 percent were from early planners inquiring 2 or more months in advance, 32 percent of the inquiries came from last minute planners who started their vacation preparing within the last 30 days prior to their travel date, and 22 percent of the inquiries were sent 1 to 2 months prior to their arriving to their Williamsburg lodging.
Vacation Theme Trends for Williamsburg: The favourite vacation theme for Williamsburg is family vacations with 47 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for families with children, 38 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 9 percent for couples, and 2 percent for people traveling alone.
Most online directories are not made to facilitate comparison shopping for travelers. Rentalo.com makes it easy for travelers to compare offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts to meet their particular lodging requirements.
As an illustration, check out these two wonderful places to stay in Williamsburg as an excellent way to practice comparison shopping before your next trip:
First, one of the best Williamsburg vacation houses, picture yourself there: You can feel the colonial spirit reverberating in Colonial Williamsburg – a 170-acre historical town restored to its original English condition.Two miles from Colonial Williamsburg, the Powhatan Plantation resort also offers a slice of American history with the restored Manor House (circa 1735).Amid 256 rolling woodland acres, the Powhatan Plantation offers a variety of fun during any season including cascading indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, an outdoor pavilion and playground, and hiking and exercise trails.Plan the ultimate family holiday with a fully equipped three-bedroom suite complete with a private balcony, loft and hot tub!. For more info, pictures and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#122720.
Second, and just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, you will find a mix of America’s past and present in modern clean condo style living.You’ll enjoy 1 or 2 BRs, 1 or 2 full Baths, Living Room with sleep sofa. Condo style living with a jacuzzi in most units and a full kitchen. TV and VCR. Just bring your own food, or eat in nearby resturants. Don’t stay in a 1 room hotel, when you can have a 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo all to yourself.Vacation this year in Historic Williamsburg, bring the family! Your choice of 1 or 2 Bedroom unit, or get two units and bring friends!. For further details, pics and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#102233.
