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Demand For Summer Vacation
Rentals Growing Quickly
Roger Sands 07.52am EST

Luxurious homes in Bali are very popular rentals.

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HomeToGo, the worldʼs largest vacation rental search engine, released its
2021 Summer Travel Forecast, revealing the summer travel trends that are
starting to heat up and the exotic destinations travelers are searching to
cure their wanderlust.

Based on an analysis of HomeToGoʼs internal data, the study also unveils
interesting booking patterns as well as the most popular summer travel
spots for both luxury and budget travelers, both of which are showing a
strong preference for domestic getaways.

Travel expert Caroline Burns is seeing an upward trend in bookings.

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“Although the travel landscape is drastically different this year, travelers are
longing for a change in scenery and looking to outdoor destinations to enjoy
the warmer months ahead,” said Caroline Burns, Head of PR and Travel
Expert at HomeToGo. “Weʼre already seeing an upward trend in summer
bookings in the U.S. especially in areas along the East Coast that offer quiet
escapes from their nearby city counterparts. While travelers are primarily
staying stateside, theyʼre still dreaming of faraway future jaunts to places.”

A Florida beach rental overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

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Key findings from HomeToGoʼs 2021 Summer Travel Forecast include:

       Early Planning: Bookings for vacation rentals this summer in the U.S.
       are already up by 27%.
       Travelers are Staying Stateside: 86% of summer travel searches are
       for domestic destinations (+15%), with searches for spots on the East
       Coast seeing the biggest lift (+95%).
       Rural Reigns over Urban: Only 12% of searches are for urban
       destinations (-35%).

Longer Road Trips: Travelers are willing to go the extra distance and
    searching for vacation rentals within 397 miles (+32%) from home.
    Entire Properties Preferred Over Shared Spaces: Cabins, cottages
    and detached homes are the most popular accommodations
    option(bookings up +35%).

Although travel plans might be on hold for now, that hasnʼt stopped U.S.
travelers from dreaming of lavish poolsides, stunning beach homes and
luxurious weekend getaways for the warmer months ahead.

Aruba tops the list of home rental searches.

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This Summerʼs Top Trending Destinations

HomeToGoʼs study shows that most travelers in the U.S. are currently
searching for domestic getaways, such as escapes to sunny Florida
beaches and secluded Idaho cabins. While many are opting to travel within
the U.S., according to HomeToGoʼs search data, travelers are also beginning
to consider destinations like Aruba, which tops the global list in terms of
searches followed by: Gulf Coast, US; Tulum, Mexico; Reunion, Florida; Bali,
Indonesia; North Captiva Island, Florida; Lido Key, Florida; the Maldives; St.
Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Priest Lake, Idaho.

Nantucket continues to be a popular summer vacation spot.

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Luxurious Summer Destinations in the U.S.

From the playground for New Yorkʼs elite to a laid-back beach town in South
Carolina, HomeToGo took a look at the 2,000 most-searched destinations to

reveal the places travelers are eyeing for more extravagant getaways this
summer. Here are the top places for travelers looking to splurge on a no-
holds-barred, blow-the-budget getaway. Topping the list are the Hamptons,
NY ($1,066 medium price per night), Nantucket, MA ($1,038) and Montauk,
NY ($957), Seaside, Florida ($780)

A Soo Locks Boat Tour in the Upper Peninsula.

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Most Affordable Destinations in the U.S.

With schools on holiday and temperatures on the rise, the summer period is
typically one of the most expensive times to book a vacation home.
HomeToGo has researched the top 10 most affordable spots for travelers
looking to get away on a budget. Some anticipated budget-friendly trips
include Orlando, Florida ($201.60), Upper Peninsula, Michigan ($222), New
York City, New York ($234), Fort Myers Beach, Florida ($261.60)

“On the heels of the countless canceled trips in 2020, wanderlusters are
seeking travel revenge on the year that deprived them of vacations and

looking forward to a change of scenery and new escapes,” says Burns. “We
expect to see this upward trend continue through the year with travelers
who are seeking quiet getaways to reconnect with nature and their loved
ones. Cabin rentals in particular continue to be in demand for a home away
from home staycation. We imagine this will be a hugely popular option in the
fall as well as overall bookings are up already nearly 30% for the autumn
season.”

She adds, “Summer is of course peak travel season, especially for beach
destinations that dominate the top trending destinations in terms of
searches on HomeToGo.com. We're already seeing a big boost in summer
2021 bookings as travelers are eager to have something to look forward to
and booking out vacation rentals with great value and higher ratings. The
sooner travelers begin choosing their accommodations the better. They'll
be able to find the best price and filter for amenities, size and prime location
to find that perfect escape to look forward to. It's never too early to begin
planning a dream vacation, and after this past year we all deserve one.”

The forecast for summer rentals is very positive.

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