Rentalo.com, the very well-known directory of vacation rentals, shows the outcomes of a new analysis conducted on 15,689 travelers who looked for vacation rentals in Cape May from July 2008 to January 2010. This useful survey confirmed what traveler experts have been announcing about the raising interest in comparison shopping among vacationers.

Plus, the website shares some very practical findings on traveler’s trip preparation and destination’s vacation themes for Cape May, New Jersey.

What are vacationers doing to find the most convenient lodging when they travel to Cape May? Is there a methodology that helps them to find what they are looking for?

According to the study, 59 percent of the trip planners showed interest in comparison shopping among Cape May vacation rentals, cabins, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. That is what travelers are doing to find the best lodging. First, they compare different lodging alternatives and subsequently, they decide the ideal option, taking in consideration their budget, the property location and specially, its condition.

Vacation Planning Trends for Cape May:  56 percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel date, 29 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arrival date to their Cape May lodging, and 14 percent of the inquiries were sent 1 to 2 months in advance.

Vacation Themes for Cape May:  The favourite vacation theme for Cape May is family vacations and reunions with 55 percent of the traveler’s inquiries requesting accommodations for families with kids, 43 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 20 percent for couples, and 4 percent for people traveling alone.

The survey on vacationers visiting New Jersey’s top destinations reveals high interest in comparison shopping. Rentalo.com makes it simple and fast for visitors to compare value offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts.

For example, compare this two great offers from our directory:

First: one house from the beach, these four inviting seashore Cape May vacation apartments are very family friendly. The Cape May vacation rentals are set on a quiet street on Cape May’s east side. Each 2 bedroom Cape May vacation apartment can sleep up to six. You’ll find beach chairs and laundry facilities and even a bike rack for everyone’s bikes. Lounge on the front porch and listen to the ocean or watch the sunrise over the water from the private decks! For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#79680

Second: A quiet residential neighborhood is the location of this home on New York Avenue between Pittsburgh Avenue and Madison Avenue in tranquil Cape May. This wonderful home has a front porch, an outdoor deck off the Dining Room with outdoor furnishings, a new outdoor shower, charcoal bar-b-que grill, washing machine, etc. It is located just two blocks from the beach, with private parking available in our driveway and is within walking distance to fine dining, miniature golf, bike rentals, etc. For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#186013