There are two types of people in the world – those who watch the Super Bowl for the extreme competition of a coveted prize that most players wait their whole life for, and those who watch for the ads. This year I’m going to toe the line between both, as my favorite football team always leads me to be disappointed and miserable at the end of every season. Luckily I never let them bias me in any football pools. (Next year, Eagles, you better not let me down. Sigh.)
Spots during the super bowl reportedly cost $3 million per 30-second ad. The vacation rental industry has not seen has yet to see one of its own go up against that pricing and competition, but this year Homeaway threw their hat into the mix.
Clark and Ellen Griswold from “National Lampoon’s Vacation” will be featured in Homeaway’s ad. As most know, the movie featured a family vacation that goes from bad to worse. To this day, it still entertains the young and old. Rumors circulating put Clark Griswold in a Napoleon suite. Upon arriving in the room they find it is made for… people a lot shorter than Clark.
Clearly the ad is designed to spur demand for vacation rentals….and if you are inspired here are some specials we’ve found:
Outer Banks vacation rentals 50% off, $99 weeknights in treehouses, Hawaii Villas with a free night, and for the pet lovers like me – a slew of different Outer Banks Pet Friendly Vacation Homes!
The ad has also fueled speculation that there is a new “National Lampoon’s Vacation” movie in the works – even providing some teasers from Homeaway. I will take any Griswolds I can get, but my personal favorite was Vegas Vacation… what was yours?
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