The Outer Banks’ Resort Realty Invites Travelers to Discover Vacation Homes During November’s International Vacation Rental Awareness Month
Nags Head, NC. (November 10, 2009) - "Togethering” topics remain a priority through 2010 as more people across North America seek meaningful ways to reconnect with family, friends and spouses - especially when on vacation.* In line with the growth of these priorities, the Outer Banks’ vacation rental options receive record-high reviews, allowing guests to stay underneath one roof for less than the cost of reserving hotel rooms. For the 90 percent of U.S. adults** who have yet to experience what has been labeled as a best-kept travel secret, Resort Realty joins “Discover Vacation Homes,” the trusted public voice of the long-standing Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA), in the designation of November 2009 as North America’s first-annual International Vacation Rental Awareness Month.
For the first time, parents, grandparents, partners and best friends will have easy access to valuable tools, resources and the inspiration to discover how to stay together on their next trip to the Outer Banks for less, including:
VACATION RENTAL SPECIALS
From 10 bedroom luxury homes to 2 bedroom condos, Resort Realty has a vacation property to fit every lifestyle and budget. View current rental specials online at http://www.resortrealty.com/specials-rentals. Resort Realty is also currently offing these great incentives:
Thanksgiving Special - Resort Realty wants to give thanks to its customers by offing a FREE early check-in on weeklong and partial stays for the Thanksgiving holiday!*
“We Help Pay for Your Stay” Promo - Pre-reserve your 2010 vacation home by January 31, 2010 and be entered in the drawing to have your remaining balance (up to $4,000.00) paid by Resort Realty!*
*Certain restrictions may apply. Call 800-458-3830 for details.
TIPS AND INFORMATION
A multitude of general topics, tips and resources will be available online at http://www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com and http://www.ResortRealty.com/fineprint.htm throughout November, including answers to frequently asked questions, debunking the top vacation rental myths, as well as planning tips, 10 secrets to saving on travel with vacation rentals, the option’s advantages over hotels, tips for choosing the right vacation rental, lists of travelers’ testimonials and more.
WAYS TO CONNECT WITH SOCIAL TOOLS ONLINE
Making it easier for vacationers to ask questions, connect with past vacation rental guests, view and share travel photos and more, “Discover Vacation Homes” has also launched a Twitter profile and Facebook page for the traveling public in November’s honor. Twitter users can direct questions about the category to @GoVacationHomes for knowledgeable and personal responses by experts on the category, and Facebook visitors can utilize a public discussion board, post past vacation rental reviews and browse and post vacation rental images among other interactions now available at http://www.Facebook.com/DiscoverVacationHomes. Visitors can also find Resort Realty on Facebook and on Twitter or stay connected on specials and news by joining the Resort Realty E-Mail List.
“Despite the increased attention brought to vacation rentals in recent years, the majority of travelers remain unaware of the option and its benefits,” explains Alex Risser, President of the VRMA. “Almost nine in 10 past vacation rental guests would rent again in three years, and would recommend the option to friends and relatives. Once travelers try vacation rentals for the first time, the satisfaction rate is incredibly high.”
Lucy McCaffery, a past Resort Realty vacation rental guest from Levittown, NY, states that her family has been visiting the Outer Banks for many years and plans to continue for many more. "Of all the real estate companies we have dealt with in the 10 years we have been coming to NC, Resort Realty was the best. When we called for service we got immediate attention. The home was the most fabulous home we have ever stayed in. Clean, perfect and beautiful. We had everything we need to make our vacation perfect. We cannot wait to return next year."
* Ypartnership / Yankelovich, Inc. 2009 Travel MONITOR (SM)
** PhoCusWright’s Vacation Rental Marketplace: Poised for Change
