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Rentalo.com, a worldwide leader of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels, is posting a series of trend analysis studies on its database of 850,000 opted-in travelers in 15,000 destinations worldwide.

Below, the lodging web site reveals the research conclusions on 13,867 opted-in travelers who looked for vacation rentals in Helen, Georgia from July 2008 to January 2010.

This study data verifies recent travel expert’s predictions about consumer’s interest in comparison shopping when searching for lodging.

Plus, the lodging website reveals some useful stats on trip preparation routines, and vacation topics for Helen, Georgia

Helen Comparison Shopping Trends: It is clearly revealed in the study that 60 percent of the vacation organizers who were searching for lodging demonstrated interest in comparison shopping among Helen vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels. It is significant  that 50 percent were also considering offers from cabins and other accommodations near Helen, like Sautee, Sautee Nacoochee, Cleveland, Clarkesville, Suches, Cornelia, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blairsville, and Dahlonega.

Helen Vacation Planning Trends:  58 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arriving to their lodging in Helen, 20 percent of the travelers were early organizers who commenced their vacation planning 2 or more months in advance from the travel dates, and the remaining 22 percent from travelers who inquired 1 to 2 months in advance.

Helen Vacation Themes: The most searched vacation theme in Helen is romance. Those romantic couples trying to find a special place for 2 represented the 42 percent. 32 percent of the inquiries came from families with children and 33 percent from groups of more than four adults. The remaining 3 percent were people traveling alone.

Organizing a family vacation is fun, but can be very time consuming. At Rentalo.com, we make it effortless for travelers to compare value offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts that meet their distinct lodging needs.

For example, below we have two different lodging options to compare:

Cottage in the Woods Vacation Rental option: A quiet get-away is this 1600 square foot, one of the coziest Helen vacation homes. Its furnished and equipped and all you need to bring is your food and your clothes. It is a wonderful retreat from the city life or hectic working world as you sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch and watch the deer graze, and the hummingbirds play. Great place for hiking, river is within walking distance. Panoramic view of mountains in winter when the leaves are gone. Not your typical rustic Helen cabin! For further details, pics and a practical inquiry form, please log into property ID#26009.

Timberloft Cabin Rentals option: They offer budget friendly, semi-private, cozy cottages for couples, families or groups. These ‘Adorable and Affordable’ 1 bedroom cottages and cabins located near Helen, Ga, Unicoi State Park and the North Georgia Mountains for daily or weekly vacation rentals. Bordered by the National Forest, this peaceful setting offers easy access to all area activities. These cottages have custom pine interiors, fireplaces, kitchenettes, TV, AC/Heat, porches and grills. All cabins have a private hot tub for a romantic interlude at day’s end. For more info, pictures and contact information, please log into rentalo.com, property ID# 25919.