Move Over Staycation - Togethering Is Here

News provided by

Jul 26, 2010, 11:46 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Staycations, the vacation staple of the bad economy, is being replaced by a new style of vacation known as 'togethering,' where more people are choosing to spend their vacations traveling with large groups of friends, extended family, children and pets.

According to the Vacation Rental Managers Association, 'togethering' represents one of the only consistently increasing types of leisure travel. In these tough economic times travelers are forfeiting five-star hotels and resorts to stay in cost-efficient vacation rental homes that offer privacy, distinctiveness and comfort for the entire family. This year alone vacation rental bookings are expected to increase by nearly 11 percent.

"We have seen more and more families beginning to recognize the benefits of renting an actual house for vacation versus a resort or hotel. You can spend time in a home away from home with all your favorite people, no matter the size of the group," said Kate Surbaugh, owner of Cascade Vacation Rentals LLC. "Rental homes are the perfect accommodations to spend time 'togethering' and to reconnect in a private and unique setting - even the family dog can come."

Cascade Vacation Rentals run nearly 80 distinct properties along the North Shore in Minnesota from Tofte to Grand Marais. Cascade also offers travelers expert recommendations for things to do, places to eat and area information.

In the spirit of 'togethering' Cascade Vacation Rentals is looking for the best family 'togethering' stories from the North Shore. Participants can submit a story about a family trip they took up north and enter to win one of three vacation packages to the Aspenwood rental home on Lake Superior including one free four-night stay. Submissions can be posted on Facebook, Twitter, or by e-mail at [email protected] by August 4. Submissions must include name, address and phone number.

For more information about the contest or Cascade Rentals visit www.cascadevacationrentals.com.

About Cascade Vacation Rentals

Cascade Vacation Rentals is a family-owned and operated company. Cascade runs nearly 80 rental properties between Tofte and Grand Marais in Northern Minnesota. Cascade offers travelers private, pet-friendly, and cost efficient options. More information about these properties can be found at www.cascadevacationrentals.com.

SOURCE Cascade Vacation Rentals