The very well-known directory of vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts, Rentalo.com, revealed the final results and conclusions of a practical study conducted on 7,670 travelers who looked for vacation rentals in Luray, Virginia from July 2008 to January 2010.

This research validates latest predictions by travel experts on consumers’ interests in comparison shopping.  Moreover, Rentalo.com shares some useful findings on traveler’s vacation planning practices and destination’s vacation themes for Luray, Virginia.

Comparison Shopping Trends for Luray: The survey uncovers that 89 percent of the vacationers who were looking for lodging were enthusiastic about comparison shopping among Luray vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels. Surprisingly, 42 percent were interested in staying in close cities such as Stanley, New Market, Sperryville, and Syria.

Vacation Planning Trends for Luray:  In accordance with this study, 44 percent of the travelers were early planners who started their vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel date, 35 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to their arriving to their Luray lodging, and 12 percent of the inquiries were from tourists who inquired 1 to 2 months in advance.

Vacation Theme Trends for Luray:  Luray ‘s preferred vacation theme is family vacations and reunions with 50 percent of the traveler’s inquiries requiring accommodations for families with children, 62 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 18 percent for couples, and 1 percent for people traveling alone.

It is not common that online lodging directories facilitate comparison shopping for travelers. Rentalo.com has been designed with comparison shopping in mind so it makes easy for travelers to compare offers from vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts to meet their particular accomodations needs.

For instance, look at these two great lodging deals in Luray and try to practice comparison shopping before your next travel.

First,  what about choosing from 100 unique Luray vacation cabins?. These private cabins sleep from 2 to 22 guests with 1 to 10 bedrooms, 1 to 12 bathrooms. All themes are welcomed: Perfect for a honeymoon, ideal for a romantic getaway, or a great family vacation or an peaceful retreat. Amenities include private bedrooms with full-king size beds. Kitchens, Fireplace, Living room, TV/VCR/DVD/Phone, Decks, Porches, Hot tubs and Jacuzzi's located in secluded wooded areas or along the legendary Shenandoah River. For further details, pics and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#34254.

Second, discover the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with Absolute Perfect Escape Log Cabin 1. This 6 bedroom Log cabin sleeps 2-20 comfortably. Located near Luray and the majestic Luray Caverns, this Luray vacation cabin offers easy access and yet provides seclusion in a mountain setting, with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains and is just a few minutes to the Massanutten Four Seasons Ski Resort.Take in a breathtaking morning sunrise while relaxing in a Log rocking chair under the two large covered porches with your favorite cup of coffee. For more info, pictures and a practical inquiry form, please log into Rentalo.com property ID#279137.