Press Room > Story Ideas

Vacation Rental Story Ideas

150,000 vacation rental properties strong, the Vacation Rental Managers Association has implemented the first initiative of its kind dedicated to generating awareness of North America’s fastest-growing lodging category. Whether planning a trip for two or 20, Discover Vacation Homes serves as a credible resource for travelers seeking information on professionally managed vacation rentals.

Be sure to also check out Discover Vacation Homes' latest releases for more story ideas and information.

Nothing Like a Vacation Home Cooked Meal

Vacationing on a Budget
Every penny counts these days, and even more so when planning a vacation. As one of the most economical options for traveling parties both large and small, vacation rentals afford travelers the opportunity to reserve multi-bedroom accommodations, allowing everyone to stay under one roof for a fraction of the cost of a hotel, without jeopardizing privacy or quality.

Additionally, while staying in a rental of any size, guests will not only save in their overall cost of accommodations, but they can choose to cook meals in the kitchen, bring home leftovers from restaurants or store snacks, making it especially easy to stay on a diet regimen.

A Booming Trend, with Room to Grow
While a growing 24.3 billion dollar market,* vacation rentals remain one of America’s best-kept lodging secrets. In fact, the majority of leisure travelers are currently unaware of the option and its many benefits, representing a great area of opportunity in education, awareness and interest.

‘Togethering’ In Tough Times
Year over year, trips taken with children, extended family and friends represent one of the only consistently rising categories in leisure travel.** Dubbed “togethering,” this trend is expected to grow in the years ahead as more families seek additional leisure time and experiences together, especially during times of stress, whether economic or personal. As ‘togethering’ increases in popularity, families select vacation rental homes for a sense of privacy and comfort under one roof, rather than the hassle of requesting adjoining rooms, remembering floor numbers and monitoring children from toddlers, “tweens” to teens.

Family Reunions
Planning a vacation for a family of four is challenging – planning a single vacation for in-laws, siblings, cousins, and distant relatives poses a new set of challenges. As family reunions increase in popularity, families are selecting vacation rental homes for a sense of privacy and security under one roof, rather than the stress of requesting adjoining rooms, remembering floor numbers, and designating “family” floor monitors to keep a watchful eye out for “tween” and teen members of the group.

*PhoCusWright’s Vacation Rental Marketplace: Poised for Change
** Ypartnership/Yankelovich National Leisure Travel MONITOR