PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacation
rental travelers are in it for the long haul. The nearly 90 percent
who plan on hitting the road this summer will spend an average of
12.3 hours driving to their vacation destination. These are among
the findings of a recent study* of more than 11,000 vacation rental
travelers conducted by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's
largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part
of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN).
As might be expected, the study also found that men tend to take
the wheel on road trips. However, the actual disparity between
genders is steep. Nearly four in five men (79%) say they drive on a
road trip compared to just one in five women (23%). Perhaps more
surprising, women are the more aggressive road trippers. They're
more likely to describe their driving style as "Pedal to the Metal"
(49% vs. 41%) while men are more willing to take the "Long &
Leisurely" route (29% vs. 21%).
"A travel tradition that may have once been seen as a means to
an end actually holds much more reverence among vacation rental
travelers today," said Mary Lynn
Clark, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America.
"They're a unique group who often travel with larger parties and
appreciate spending as much time as they can with each other,
whether it's on the road or vacationing together under one
roof."
Other findings show that food plays an important part in the
road trip.
Vacation rental travelers can be very particular
when it comes to snacks for the ride, even making unique and
specific choices like egg and lobster sandwiches or summer sausage
with squirt cheese. When it comes to choosing between food groups,
here's where they stand:
- They try to snack healthy in the car. When picking their
favorite road trip snack or beverage, only 4% of vacation rental
travelers cite fast food as their top choice. 26% prefer healthier
options like nuts, seeds and trail mix.
- Where you live might affect your choice.
Vacation rental travelers from the Pittsburgh, PA metro area have the biggest
sweet tooth, while those near Cleveland-Akron,
Ohio are more likely to crave something salty. Tampa-St.
Pete, Florida and Denver, Colorado tie for the most
health-minded vacation rental travelers, while those from
Los Angeles, CA are most likely to
be found in the drive-thru.
Part of the fun is getting there.
Surprisingly, most vacation rental travelers don't really get
annoyed by things like talking too much or playing "I-Spy."
However, when they start to get agitated, here's what sets them
off:
- Bad driving is their biggest complaint. Nearly half
(49%) of vacation rental travelers agree that bad driving is far
and away the most annoying road trip occurrence. 22% rank backseat
driving their second biggest annoyance.
- Men and women clash on car-ride fun. Men are less
appreciative of aspiring singers with 35% finding singing or
humming moderately to extremely annoying compared to just 25% of
women. Women are more likely to roll their eyes at steering wheel
drumming with 26% finding it very to extremely annoying (compared
to 18% of men).
Start planning your own road and vacation rental experience in
celebration of upcoming National Vacation Rental Month in July.
Visit WyndhamVacationRentals.com for deals in popular destinations
like Delaware's Beaches,
Northwest Florida, Gulf Coast
Alabama and the Tennessee Smoky Mountains.
*This study was conducted through an online survey of Wyndham
Vacation Rentals' database from April 6,
2015 – May 3, 2015.
About Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's largest professional
manager of vacation rental properties, is part of Wyndham Exchange
& Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:
WYN). Backed by one of the world's largest hospitality companies,
Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to over 105,000 vacation
rental properties in more than 550 unique destinations worldwide.
Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all rentals
meet its standards for customer service, quality and comfort. More
than 25 regional rental brands fall under the Wyndham Vacation
Rentals umbrella including Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal
GreenParks, Novasol, and ResortQuest. Through this collection,
Wyndham delivers distinct vacation experiences ranging from
beachfront condos, private homes and villas to private residence
clubs and yachts. Many properties offer kitchens, washers and
dryers, and other home-like conveniences along with maid service,
spas, fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional information
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