Tuesday, March 23, 2010

“Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals Partners With Habitat For Humanity In Voluntourism Effort (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)” plus 1 more

“Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals Partners With Habitat For Humanity In Voluntourism Effort (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)” plus 1 more


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Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals Partners With Habitat For Humanity In Voluntourism Effort (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 12:01 AM PDT

Travelers who vacation with Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals between September 15, 2010 and May 15, 2011 or before May 15, 2010 are eligible to get the days they volunteer with Habitat For Humanity Choptank for free.

Easton, MD (PRWEB) March 23, 2010 -- Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals, a leading provider of professionally managed vacation homes on Maryland's Eastern Shore is proud to announce a cooperative project with their local Habitat For Humanity affiliate – Habitat Choptank – that will encourage vacationers to exchange volunteer time during their vacation in exchange for free vacation days.

Travelers who vacation with Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals between September 15, 2010 and May 15, 2011 or before May 15, 2010 are eligible to get the days they volunteer with Habitat Choptank for free. The offer is good for one free day for every three days of stay at select vacation rental homes. At least half the vacationing adults must volunteer. A full day of volunteering is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More information on this initiative can be found at: http://www.easternshorevacations.com/volunteer-vacations.html.

"Voluntourism has become a hot trend in travel industry and ESVR is so pleased to be able to offer something that gives back to our community," stated ESVR co-owner, Debbie Lipscomb. "The Eastern Shore has the reputation of being a wealthy upscale community and it is often overlooked that we have families in need right here in our own backyard. ESVR guests are very invested in this area and the response to this program so far has been tremendous."

"We are grateful to Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals for this offer to help bring new volunteers onto our construction sites," said Susan Devlin, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Choptank. "In addition to bringing tourism into our area, visitors will be sharing their time and energy with Habitat to help improve local neighborhoods and support local working families in becoming home owners."

Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals, voted 'Talbot County's Tourism Business of the Year', specializes in vacation rental properties in St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Tilghman Island, Cambridge, Chestertown and the surrounding areas of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Their professionally managed vacation rental properties range from 2 bedroom cottages to 8 bedroom multi-family homes and even historic estates with amenities such as private pools, docks, game rooms and kayaks. Properties are available for weekly, weekend and seasonal rentals.

About Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals:
Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals is headquartered in Easton, Maryland and they offer vacation rental homes along the more than 600 miles of pristine Chesapeake Bay shoreline that makes up Maryland's Eastern Shore. For more information, call 866-398-2722 or visit their website at www.easternshorevacations.com. Their website features information on all of the areas which they serve including local links and information on area events and detailed information on all of their vacation rental properties including real-time availability and pricing. They invite interested people to follow them on Twitter; become a fan on Facebook or read their blog and become part of their online community.

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Comparison Shopping Trends and Special Deals for New York City by Vacation Lodging Directory Rentalo.com (PRWeb)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 02:58 PM PDT

Rentalo.com Reveals Comparison Shopping Trends for Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals for New York City and Shares Special Deals for All Three Lodging Categories

Miami, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) March 23, 2010 -- Choosing between staying at a hotel, vacation rental, or bed and breakfast can be a determinant factor in the type of vacation a traveler experiences. Not only costs can vary significantly but also privacy issues and the overall service experience. Rentalo.com, the leading online lodging directory of vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts released a study on vacation trends for New York City that highlights the benefits on comparison shopping.


The study revealed that 68 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among New York City vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. When choosing a lodging alternative many factors are taken into consideration, and not all lodging types are ideal for all kinds of travelers.

"Rentalo.com is a unique travel directory that offers travelers a quick and easy way to compare offers from vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels" says Frank Suarez, customer service manager at Rentalo.com. "Our goal is to allow travelers to easily choose the most suitable alternative for their needs by making comparison shopping as easy as possible."

New York Hotel Option – from $64.50 per person per night

The Anchor Inn is an affordable alternative for those looking for comfort accommodations. Ideal for corporate visitors, guests will be treated to individual attention and businesses can establish a corporate account. The Anchor Inn hotel inn is listed at a nightly rate of $129 USD per night for double occupancy. Guests will enjoy air conditioning, cable TV, high speed internet, and a business center open 24 hours a day. There is also a fitness center and wi-fi access. Details, pictures, and contact information are available at rentalo.com, ID 106249.

New York Bed and Breakfast Option – from $45 per person per night

Offered at a regular nightly rate from $90 USD per night for a double occupancy room, this bed and breakfast will be a true delight for those who like a charming ambiance and energetic vibes. Guests will enjoy private fireplaces, balconies, air conditioning, and a great location minutes from everything. Details and pictures along with a short inquiry form can be found at rentalo.com, ID 28312.

New York City Vacation Rental Option – from $43.62 per person per night
This tastefully decorated vacation apartment can sleep up to eight people comfortably. It is advertised at a discounted rate of $349 USD per night, sleeps up to 8 people, and features three full sized furnished bedrooms, a 32 plasma flat screen TV, and high speed internet. Also, it has access to a pool and a hot tub! Detailed information and pictures on this vacation rental apartment in NYC is available in Rentalo.com, ID 317276.

New York City's most popular vacation theme is couple getaways with 31 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for two, 24 percent for families with children, and 23 percent for people traveling alone. Twenty-seven 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 New York City lodging, and another 37 percent were travelers planning at least 2 months prior to arriving to New York City.

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 of stays, peak seasons, and inventory data should contact Rentalo directly.

About Rentalo.com

Rentalo.com is a leading online travel lodging and vacation rental website. Its broad inventory of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels is available online and via RSS feeds, affiliate distribution partners, as well as thousands of journalists and editors through e-mail, press releases, and travel publications. Through selected partnerships, Rentalo's inventory is available to an online audience of more than 100 million travelers in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit rentalo.com or call 1(305) 558-5577.

Media Contact:
Carolina Plata
c.plata(at)rentalo(dot)com
1-305-558-5577 ext 607

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