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A newest survey on traveler’s habits was just released by Rentalo.com, the renowned online directory of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. It was conducted on its database of 850,000 travelers in 15,000 locations around the world.

Beneath, the lodging web page brings out the survey results on 13,867 opted-in travelers who looked for vacation rentals in Georgia’s top leisure areas from July 2008 to January 2010, and this time, for Tybee Island.

It is significant that travel experts have been studying and posting about the increased interest in comparison shopping among customers and the results of the website’s study confirm their estimations about it.

Moreover, the lodging website shares some insightful stats on vacation planning habits, and vacation themes for Tybee Island.

Tybee Island Comparison Shopping Trends: It’s clearly revealed in this study that 58 percent of the travelers who were searching for lodging were interested in comparison shopping among Tybee Island vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels.

Tybee Island Vacation Planning Trends: As always, these kind of studies show that there are thorough and mindful vacationers. They commenced their trip planning two or more months prior to the arriving to their Tybee Island lodging. The classic last minute travelers who inquired within the last month in advance to their arriving, represented the 35 percent. The residual 21 percent of the inquiries came from individuals who requested a place one to two months in advance.

Tybee Island Vacation Themes: Tybee Island’s most popular vacation theme is family vacations with 48 percent of the inquiries requiring accommodations for families with children, 35 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 25 percent for couples, and 4 percent for people traveling alone.

We all believe that planning a family trip is great, but it can take a lot of our time. Rentalo.com offers the tools for searching and comparing different lodging options like vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts. These tools make it simple for travelers to find a place that meet their particular requirements.

For instance, we have these two great deals to practice comparison shopping and help us choose the best place to stay in Tybee Island.

Fish House Cottage – Completely restored 1950′s Tybee Island beach home located on the Southern tip of Tybee Island in a quiet neighborhood 4 blocks from the beach. This Tybee Island vacation house features three bedrooms and two baths with a large front porch and side deck. Inviting living area has gourmet kitchen, living room and well appointed dining room. Large Master Bedroom with Jacuzzi and separate shower w/ body sprays. Sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. Lovely gardens with a fenced back yard.This Tybee Island vacation rental has been home for 10 years to a Savannah family and has just recently been placed in the vacation rental market so there is a real sense of staying with a good friend, not just a sterile rental condo. For more details, please check rentalo id 188767.

Windfall Creekside Cottage – Windfall Creekside offers a beautiful private setting within 7 feet of the tidal creek and dock and less than 1 mile from the ocean. Kayaks are available at the dock for your use. You can bring your own small boat to venture out during high tides on the many rivers and tidal creeks that surround Tybee Island. Tidal creek is dry during low tides. A hot tub for 4 and a fire pit overlook the marsh. Tybee Island is the beautiful beach community that is the setting for The Last Song’. This comfortable Tybee Island vacation rental cottage accommodates up to 4 adult guests or 2 adults and 3 children in a beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath Tybee Island vacation home. Both the bedrooms and the great room have wonderful marsh and tidal creek views. Sliding glass doors and large windows make this a wonderful spot for watching herons and egrets and enjoying the quietness of this part of Tybee Island. The Private Master bedroom and second bedroom/sunroom have wonderful tidal creek views. For more info and photos, please log into property ID#76354.

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Renting vacation homes is a great idea this is because you will get more space, amenities, and overall value compared to staying in a hotel room.  In order to make your vacation more enjoyable, here is a few things to know before renting vacation homes.

Choosing the right property is a big decision, this is one of the most important investments that you will make for your vacation.  Be sure to give an interview to all of the possible property owners and then pick the one that will help make your dream home come true. When you interview property owners or managers make sure that you ask the right questions;  how long have they been renting vacation houses, also if you can view any of his property websites, and to see references.  It is also advisable to choose home layouts that will make a good vacation rental home for your stay, the property owner can help with the selection process.

Prior to planning your visit consider these things; Budget, home size, number of bedrooms, design features, proximity to attractions and activities, complex, security, and location features.

If you are having a difficult time picking the location of the furnished home you could make an appointment with the owner, as he should be prepared to guide you through this selection process.  Property managers are equipped to make sure you end up with the right home for your stay to every tiny detail.  They should give you a packet of information and be prepared to discuss with them for a few minutes to talk about all choices that you may have.

Along with all of this information don’t forget about added additional things to know when renting vacation houses such as; added costs, extra fees, or additional services that ma make your family’s stay more pleasant such as turning the pool heater or adding some amenities.

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Classic games like word puzzles, mazes, connect the dots and tic tac toe still have their group of fans even if console games and cell phone games make them seem obsolete. The above mentioned are also recognized as great travel games since parents find it a real challenge to keep their children’s boredom away particularly when driving long distances. Various web pages represent the easiest source of printable travel games that can be included in the luggage for “boredom” sufferers, yet mention must be made that kids with carsickness should only play word games, as any effort to watch a fixed point when the car is in motion will only aggravate the sickness.

Some web pages actually specialize in printable travel games offering a wide selection range for family groups and preschoolers. You don’t have to be an experienced parent to remember to pack some toys and favorite games to keep the children busy when traveling by car or flying. There are all sorts of additional items required for printable travel games, and they should not be left out: make sure to take gel pens, markers and multicolored crayons. Moreover you can put the printable travel games into sheet protectors made of plastic and use a three ring to bind them together so as to make a nice trip memory book.

Great printable travel games and coloring pages can be found on Crayola.com a site that provides printable items for all the American states, thus, the kids can have fun playing with the various elements specific to one state you are going through or another. Flowers, flags, maps, birds and even quizzes become meaningful and highly useful during the trip. One parent or an elder brother may have to look after the little ones and see to their game, but they will probably have time too.

There are various kinds of printable travel games created for older children, but every parent will appreciated whether one activity or another suits the child’s age or not. You can even have the kid choose and see what kind of games he/she would like to play so that the contentment rate during the trip be as high as possible. The travel destination is also important for the choice of the printable travel games: in case you  will get to the ocean, marine life coloring sheets will surely raise the interest and the curiosity of the child, and the same trick is true for trips in the mountains.

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St Thomas has a lot to offer as far as accommodations go. This exotic destination has many beautiful St Thomas vacation rentals  and cozy St Thomas villas among others. Depending on your budget and needs, you can find affordable and comfortable St Thomas lodging perfect for the whole family.

Below you will find a list of things to do and attractions, as well as travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging options.

Pristine white beaches, crystal blue water and waterfront St Thomas vacation homes characterize this exceptional island giving travelers unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation.Scuba diving and snorkeling are very popular on the island and travelers can also enjoy Fort Christian and Blackbeard’s Castle among other historic attractions. Located in the city of Charlotte Amalie, Blackbeard’s Castle is one of five National Historic Landmarks on the US Virgin Islands. It was built in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower which protected the harbor. Originally called Skytsbord Tower, the castle is now surrounded by a small hotel, a restaurants and a swimming pool.  St. Thomas Skyride whisks you 700 ft. above the town of Charlotte Amalie. Travelers will be amazed at the breathtaking view of the harbor and the entire island. Picture yourself there enjoying an incredible sunset. Those who like history and would like to learn more about the island’s past, should visit the Government Hill. It is home to numerous historic attractions such as Government House, 99 Steps, Crown House and Seven Arches Museum.

Miles of pristine beaches make St Thomas a dream destination for water sports lovers. Windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling are very popular and such locations as the untamed Vessup Beach offer tranquil settings and privacy away from crowds.

A current market research shows that 68 percent of the vacationers who searched for accommodations in St Thomas were interested in comparison shopping among St Thomas vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, motels, and hotels.

It is shown by the study that there are three kinds of visitors to St Thomas. First, the careful travelers who began their trip preparing two or more months in advance, and represented the 52 percent. People who inquired looking for a place to stay one to two months prior to their arrival, represented the 25 percent. Typical last minute visitors represented the 19 percent and they sent their inquiries within the last month before to the arriving to their St Thomas lodging. Based on the number of adults and children requested on the inquiries received, St Thomas’s most popular vacation theme is romance with 39 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for 2, 31 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 24 percent for families with children, and 7 percent for people traveling alone.

Beneath, there are 2 excellent places to stay to evaluate:

Sapphire Beach Resort Vacation Rental: St Thomas Beachfront Penthouse Villa (1-6 people), we can accommodate larger groups as well as individual travelers. Your 2-floor, top level Villa features a master bedroom, fully-equipped kitchen and a balcony outside each floor. For more info, pictures and a practical inquiry form to contac the owner directly, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#182604.

St Thomas Luxury Vacation Rental: Blue Horizons Villa reflects the essence of paradise and dazzles the senses. It is located on the island of St. Thomas in the luxurious US Virgin Islands. The Villa is perched in a stunning fashion at the top of the highest mountain on St Thomas and is surrounded by lush tropical plantings and fruit trees. Blue Horizons Villa is just minutes from Magens Beach and many other beautiful white sand beaches are within 2 miles. This villa offers spectacular 270 degree panoramic views from St. John to the east, the beautiful Charlotte Amalie Harbor to the south and Puerto Rico to the west. For details, photos and a useful form to contact the owner directly, please log into property ID#300032 at rentalo.com.

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