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Santa Fe’s New Mexico Vacation Trends and Comparison Shopping Lodging Deals by Worldwide Travel Lodging Web site Rentalo.com
Rentalo.com Reveals Hotels versus Vacation Rentals Comparison Shopping Trends, Vacation Planning Trends, Vacation Themes Trends, and Special Lodging Offers for Santa Fe, New Mexico
Miami, FL. March 27, 2010 – Rentalo.com, the leading lodging web site, reveals the findings of a recent marketing study conducted on 1,579 opted-in travelers who searched for vacation rentals in New Mexico’s Santa Fe destination from July 2008 to January 2010. This marketing study validates recent forecasts by travel experts on consumers’ increasing interests in comparison shopping.
Comparison Shopping Trends for Santa Fe
The study revealed that 54 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among Santa Fe vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. Seventy-six percent of travelers were also open to receive offers from nearby destinations like Cerrillos, Pecos, and Jemez Springs others.
“Planning a family vacation is fun, but can be very time consuming.” says Frank Suarez, Customer Service Manager for Rentalo.com. “At Rentalo.com, we make it easy for travelers to compare value offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts that meet their specific lodging needs.”
Below, the directory reveals great lodging deals on vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts ranging in price from $18 to $40 per person per night.
Santa Fe Vacation house Option – from $20 per person per night
This charming Santa Fe vacation rental offers guests five bathrooms and three bedrooms and can sleep up to sixteen guests comfortably. It is located in the downtown historic core only two minutes from Santa Fe plaza and the Canyon Road. There is a spacious den with game table, desk, and TV. Nearby attractions include downtown galleries and shops, museums, restaurants, and playgrounds. Skiing and golfing are only a short drive away. Nightly rates start2 at $320 per night with a minimum of 3 nights. More information and pictures can be found at Rentalo.com, ID 22239.
Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast Option – from $40.50 per person per night
This is a beautiful Santa Fe bed and breakfast that features two bedrooms and one bathroom. It can sleep up to four people comfortably and it is located in the historic eastside of Santa Fe. Guests will enjoy modern amenities with the owner’s personal touch, fresh flowers, and a personal art collection. Nearby attractions include the galleries and restaurants of Canyon Road, hiking, and biking. Detailed information with pictures and a short inquiry form are available at Rentalo.com, ID 7058.
Santa Fe Vacation Home Option – from $18 per person per night
This is a fully furnished, 1800-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath Santa Fe vacation home just one mile from downtown Santa Fe plaza, and 15 miles from the Santa Fe Ski Basin. Adobe-style stucco home overlooking arroyo on one-acre lot dotted with piñon, juniper, and fruit trees. Seven full-length, southern-facing windows provide wonderful views and passive solar winter comfort. The Santa Fe vacation rental features story windows and vaulted ceilings throughout, king bed in master bedroom, two twins in second bedroom, accommodating up to 8 people. Rents from $995 per week, for more information about this adobe vacation home in Santa Fe, please visit Rentalo.com, ID 113975.
Planning Trends for Santa Fe: 28 percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 1 to 2 months in advance, 33 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to arriving to their Santa Fe lodging, and another35 percent were travelers planning at least 2 months prior to arriving to Santa Fe.
Vacation Themes for Santa Fe: Santa Fe’s most popular vacation theme is family vacation with 44 percent of the inquiries submitted from families traveling with children, 25 percent of the inquiries were from couples, and 8 percent from people traveling alone.
Travel editors, experts, and other media publications interested in similar data pertaining to other vacation destinations, or additional consumer data statistics and facts such as budget, amenities, length stays, peak seasons, and inventory data should contact Rentalo directly.
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