Situated in New York State northwest of New York City, the Catskill Mountains, also known as Catskills are a famous vacation destination. Cascading waterfalls, beautiful streams and majestic mountains provide tourists with every outdoor activity imaginable.  Next, we share some interesting attractions and things to do.  You will also find some interesting trends for this fascinating destinations as well as great lodging options. 

Those staying at a Catskills cottage with kids will enjoy visiting Zoom Flume Waterpak, the biggest family water park in the Catskills region. Open mid-June thru Labor Day, this fun-filled park offers thrilling ride attractions, private picnic areas and “all you can eat” barbeque lunches for groups. Unique gift shops and many family restaurants are also available in the park.

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Catskills during the summer. Boasting countless groomed trails, the Catskills are a favorite among those tourists who love adventure. North Lake Area, Devil’s Path, Mount Temper and Belleayre are some of the area’s best hiking trails offering challenging conditions and stunning panoramas.

Catskills Comparison Shopping Trends: Based in the study, it is shown that 66 percent of the travelers were interested in comparison shopping among Catskills vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels.  It’s significant that 66 percent were open to obtain quotes from homes situated near Catskills which includes Windham, Hensonville, Hunter, Tannersville, Prattsville, Elka Park, Phoenicia, Highmount, East Durham, Big Indian, Mount Tremper, Palenville, Bearsville, Woodstock, and Greenville.

Catskills Vacation Planning Trends:  The survey recognized three types of visitors. First, those usual last minute travelers who inquired within the last month of their arrival. They represented the 48 percent. Second, 24 percent were the regular travelers who sent their inquiries one to two months in advance to their arriving and lastly, the mindful people who started their trip planning two or more months in advance.

Catskills Vacation Themes:  Family trips are the most searched vacation theme for Catskills. Groups of four or more adults sent the 47 percent of the inquiries. Families with kids represented the 31 percent. Those typical couples looking for a special place for two sent the 31 percent of the inquiries and the remaining 4 percent came from people who were traveling alone.

With the current state of the economy, comparison shopping plays an important role in consumer’s decisions.At Rentalo.com, travelers can easily compare offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts that meet their specific needs.

For example, below there are two great examples to compare:

Woodstock NY Vacation house: Carriage house offering great charm and an idyllic setting. This historic converted barn offers lots of charm and complete seclusion, yet is walking distance (exactly one mile) to the center of Woodstock, NY, a thriving center of music and art. Off one of the prettiest roads in the area, the house is set on a expansive lawn that affords beautiful views and leads to private stream frontage and a private swimming hole. There are four bedrooms: A beautiful master bedroom suite has a king-size bed and private bath, with views of fields, woods and stream; a second large bedroom with a queen-size bed offers gorgeous views of the stream and a spectacular large barn; the third bedroom has two antique twin beds and a children’s play table and chairs and has the same stream view. For more info, pictures and a practical inquiry form to contact the owner directly, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#93556.

Catskills NY Vacation Home: A Frame on the river Vacation Rental is situated right on the banks of the East Branch of the Delaware River, this large spacious Catskills vacation home home is the perfect getaway from the city rush. Sit on the front deck and enjoy the view of the river flowing by, go for long walks along the banks or if you’re a keen fisherman challenge yourself at the best fishing hole on the whole East Branch!Located 120 miles from New York in the scenic Catskills, the house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sauna,large living room and spacious kitchen in open plan. Large decks and fire pit garantees the perfect atmosphere for those lazy Summer nite barbeques. A stunning, well tended garden completes this idyllic getaway. For more details, photos and a useful inquiry form, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#345715.