Become.com Releases 2009 ‘Vacation-Staycation’ Guide

Online Shopping Engine Offers Nifty Tips on Trips for Every Budget

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Become.com (http://www.become.com/), the Web’s fastest-growing site for comparison shopping, has published a Vacation-Staycation Guide for summer vacationers looking for ways to save while planning ways to spend their time.

“With the economic climate this past year, it may seem difficult to take a vacation. But relaxation is important to revitalize the mind and body”

Summer is here, and it’s a peak time to take a vacation. This year Become.com has created guides and lists packed with information to provide travelers and would-be vacationers with summer picks, top 10 lists and the coolest buys this summer.

“With the economic climate this past year, it may seem difficult to take a vacation. But relaxation is important to revitalize the mind and body,” said CEO Michael Yang. “To make planning a vacation easier, we’ve combined the power of our shopping engine with editorial content to give shoppers a refreshing list of resources to make the most of their time and money.”

The guide offers advice for a variety of vacation possibilities. Aside from typical advice, such as colorful and easily identifiable luggage choices, the vacation guide also has suggestions for those who’d prefer to save a little money and keep their vacations local or at home.

Become suggests backyard vacations, for example, as a way to enjoy the summer weather and relax at home. Finding fun activities like an outdoor barbecue or picnic proves to be both fun and budget-friendly with suggestions on which barbecue grill will benefit the shopper most.

From Become’s Vacation Guide it’s simple to navigate to travel accessories, luggage sets, camping grills and more on Become.com’s comparison shopping site featuring over 5,000 name brand retailers. Online shoppers can then pair the editorial tips found in the guide with Become’s shopping and research engine to find the right products for their lifestyle.

More summer travel product picks and trends can be found at Become.com’s Luggage Tip Center. Users looking for discounts and free shipping can follow Become on Twitter to find specials and the latest tips and resources.

About Become.com

Become.com is a global leader in comparison shopping spanning several verticals, including product shopping and education. Become.com delivers qualified consumers to businesses and helps consumers find products and services using its world-class search engine. Located in Silicon Valley, CA, Become.com was founded by industry pioneers Michael Yang and Yeogirl Yun in 2004.