Atlanta May 2, 2008 -- Thinking about a summer retreat? It's never too early to book summer travel plans through the online vacation rental Web site forGetaway.com. Owned by The Weather Channel Companies, forGetaway.com offers vacation seekers easy navigation tools to help them find the perfect summer escape. According to the Bureau of Transportation, 657 million vacations are going to take place this summer season. With thousands of listings worldwide, forGetaway has the perfect retreat for everyone.

Beach goers' can choose from tropical destinations including Destin, FL, Gulf Shores, AL or Tybee Island, GA to find their beach bungalow. While golfers can hit the sticks on top courses in Hilton Head, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Ft. Myers, FL. Travelers' looking for an inland setting forGetaway.com offers a number of listings for parties of all sizes in hot spots such as Orlando, FL, Gatlinburg, TN or Lake Tahoe, CA. For international travels, forGetaway.com also offers thousands of listings in popular countries such as Europe and the Caribbean. Regardless of where the destination may be, forGetaway.com has the perfect abode to satisfy any traveler's needs.

To make the search easier for travelers to find their ideal rental, forGetaway.com now offers personalized landing pages that allow visitors to narrow their search based on vacation preferences. Pet lovers, environmental enthusiasts and avid golfers have the ability to only view properties that fit their preferences.

As one of the top online vacation rental websites on the internet, forGetaway.com offers a comprehensive database of vacation homes in varying regions, climates and price ranges that is presented in a clean design with smart functionality. Each listing provides detailed information on each home, including a detailed description of the property, photographs, rates, features and amenities, nearby activities, availability calendar, unique rental policies and a local weather snapshot. forGetaway.com visitors can also take advantage of the new interactive maps that provide points of reference for each destination that include nearby points of interest including golf courses, amusement parks, recreation areas, stadiums and more.

Travelers can also take advantage of an array of special offers available on forGetaway.com. Great deals include discounted rates, free night stay, complementary gifts and more.

About forGetaway.com
forGetaway.com is one of the most dynamic vacation rental sites on the Internet, offering immediate access to rental properties worldwide and featuring advanced search capabilities that allow users to search by variables such as price, location, availability and amenities as well as offer vacation property owners access to potential customers. forGetaway.com is a product of The Weather Channel Companies, owned by Landmark Communications, Inc., a Norfolk, VA-based, privately held media company.

About The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel, a 24-hour weather network, is seen in more than 96 million U.S. households. The Weather Channel reaches more than 35 million unique users online per month. and is the most popular source of online weather, news and information according to Nielsen//Net Ratings. The Weather Channel also operates Weatherscan, a 24-hour, all-local weather network available in 22 million households, The Weather Channel Radio Network, The Weather Channel Newspaper Services, and is the leading weather information provider for emerging technologies. This includes broadband and interactive television applications, with wireless weather products accessible through high-speed Internet services, phones, pagers and personal digital assistants. The Weather Channel is owned by Landmark Communications, Inc., a Norfolk, VA-based, privately held media company. For more information, visit www.weather.com.

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