Archive for September, 2010

Latest Travel Europe Auctions

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

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Large Collection of Travel Post Cards from North America and Europe
US $9.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 14:56:54 PST
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Eurail Guide 1990: How to Travel Europe and All the Wo
US $4.39
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:09:04 PST
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"Europe to America" Classic USL Travel Poster 15x24
US $9.95
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:09:10 PST
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1989 Yugoslavia "Europe, like it used to be" Travel Ad
US $8.59
End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 15:16:24 PST
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Comparison Shopping: The Practical Way To Find Lodging in Cape May, New Jersey

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Rentalo.com, the very well-known directory of vacation rentals, shows the results of a new analysis conducted on 15,689 travelers who looked for vacation rentals in Cape May from July 2008 to January 2010. This helpful survey confirmed what traveler experts have been announcing about the growing interest in comparison shopping among travelers.

Plus, the website shares some very practical findings on traveler’s trip preparation and destination’s vacation themes for Cape May, New Jersey.

What are travelers doing to find the best place to stay according to their needs when they travel to Cape May? Is there a practice that help them to find what they are looking for?

The study reveals that 59 percent of the vacation planners were interested in comparison shopping among Cape May vacation rentals, cabins, bed and breakfast and hotels. Comparison shopping is what vacationers are doing to find a place to stay. First, they compare the lodging alternatives and just then, they choose the best place for them.

Vacation Planning Trends for Cape May:  56 percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel date, 29 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arrival date to their Cape May lodging, and 14 percent of the inquiries were sent 1 to 2 months in advance.

Vacation Themes for Cape May:  The most popular vacation theme for Cape May is family vacations and reunions with 55 percent of the traveler’s inquiries requesting accommodations for families with kids, 43 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 20 percent for couples, and 4 percent for people traveling alone.

The research on travelers visiting New Jersey’s top destinations shows high interest in comparison shopping. Rentalo.com makes it simple for travelers to compare value offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts.

For example, compare this two great offers from our directory:

First: one house from the beach, these four inviting seashore Cape May vacation apartments are very family friendly. The Cape May vacation rentals are set on a quiet street on Cape May’s east side. Each 2 bedroom Cape May vacation apartment can sleep up to six. You can find beach chairs and laundry facilities and even a bike rack for everyone’s bikes. Lounge on the front porch and listen to the ocean or watch the sunrise over the water from the private decks! For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#79680

Second: A quiet residential neighborhood is the location of this home on New York Avenue between Pittsburgh Avenue and Madison Avenue in tranquil Cape May. This wonderful home has a front porch, an outdoor deck off the Dining Room with outdoor furnishings, a new outdoor shower, charcoal bar-b-que grill, washing machine, etc. It is located just two blocks from the beach, with private parking available in our driveway and is within walking distance to fine dining, miniature golf, bike rentals, etc. For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#186013