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Rentalo.com, the very popular directory of vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts, shows the findings of a new market research conducted on 20,342 vacationers who were looking for vacation rentals in South Padre Island, Texas from July 2008 to January 2010.

The results of this study validates what travel specialists revealed last year about the escalating interest in comparison shopping among customers. Plus, the website shows practical findings on traveler’s trip planning routines, and destination’s vacation themes for South Padre Island, Texas.

Comparison Shopping Trends for South Padre Island: According to the study, 66 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay revealed interest in comparison shopping among South Padre Island vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels.

Planning Trends for South Padre Island:  40 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arriving to their lodging in South Padre, 33 percent of the travelers were early planners who started their vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel dates, and the remaining 25 percent from vacationers who inquired 1 to 2 months in advance.

Vacation Themes for South Padre Island: South Padre Island’s most popular vacation theme is family vacations and reunions with 43 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for families with children, 43 percent for groups of more than 4 adults, 20 percent for couples on romantic getaways, and 5 percent for individuals traveling alone.

Most vacation planners want instant access to rates and availability right away. At Rentalo.com, travelers can compare value offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts that meet their specific lodging needs.

For example, compare these two lodging options, a condo, and a house.

First, one of the best South Padre vacation condos, just remodeled with granite countertops, cam lightening, new cabinets, new paint, new bathrooms, etc. This luxurious beach front,  three bedroom condo has a terrific view and features 2 pools, spa, restaurant, nightclub entertainment, miniature golf and tennis. Watersports rentals are available nearby; including windsurfing, jet-skis and sailing. For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID#5988.

Second, this South Padre Island Beach House is available for daily, weekly or monthly rental, half a block walking distance to the beach, Private pool, in the beautiful tropics of South Padre Island, Texas – located on the very tip of South Texas along the Gulf and just minutes away from Mexico.Great view of the Gulf Beach and Bay from balcony. For further details, pics and a practical inquiry form, please log into ID# 143898.

Here is a few trip preparation strategies for when you decide to go to South Padre Island.  South Padre Island is a very big place having a lot to do and places to visit.  In the preparation to travel, there are various logistics you should think about beforehand.  You have to consider as well as plan the place you may want to lodge, the way to move around, things eat, attractions to check out, people to visit, among others.   And then as soon as you get to South Padre Island, if you’re going with youngsters, you should arrange for some frequent emergencies.  In case someone in your family is using some specific remedy that requires a fridge, make sure you phone in advance to be certain you have one available in your hotel room.