A Study Conclusion: Travelers To Poconos Prefer Comparison Shopping Among Lodging Alternatives

Posted on May 9th, 2010 by ogttravel

The leading lodging web site Rentalo.com revealed the findings of a recent marketing study conducted on 6,694 opted-in travelers who searched for vacation rentals in Pennsylvania’s Poconos from July 2008 to January 2010. This excellent study confirmed what travel specialists have been announcing about the flourishing interest in comparison shopping among travelers.

The survey showed that seventy-two percent of the trip planners who searched for lodging showed curiosity in comparison shopping among Poconos vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels. The cautious planners who began their trip plans one or two months in advance represented the thirty-one percent and the ones who waited until last moment prior to the arriving to their Poconos lodging represented the 40 percent. Lastly, the 27 percent were vacationers making plans at least 60 days before arriving to Poconos.

The study revealed that the most common vacation theme in Poconos is family reunions with the seventy percent of people inquiring for a place to stay for groups of more than four adults or families with children. The 16 percent was represented by romantics searching for a special place and the last 5 percent were those traveling alone.

We just saw that comparison shopping is the right way to search and find the best lodging alternative for travelers to Poconos. Now, we’ll see a good example of it:

Poconos Chalet from $93 per night
A beautiful chalet house offered at a discounted rate of $93 USD a night. It is located in a gated community and there are three swimming pools and two large lakes. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate up to nine people. More information and details can be found at rentalo.com, ID 111019.

Poconos vacation houses from $337 per night
This beautiful contemporary three story house can sleep up to 14 guests and it features four bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a game room with a pool table, a fireplace, and ceiling fans. There is also a clubhouse, a community pool, and tennis courts. More information on this Poconos accommodation can be found at rentalo.com, ID 317849.

Lake Harmony Vacation Lodge from $200 per night
This Poconos vacation house features four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 14 people. Three bedrooms feature full size beds, the fourth bedroom has a queen size bed and two twin beds. It also has a private balcony / deck overlooking the beautiful Pocono Mountains. All bedrooms have dressers and television for your entertainment. For more information about this beautiful mountain lake house in Poconos, visit Rentalo.com, ID 312513.

It is well known by the travel industry and it is documented by search engine stats the most people can’t find what they look for online. At Rentalo.com, travelers can find the best lodging option for them in a easy and fast way by comparing quotes directly from vacation home owners, hotel operators, and innkeepers.