Busy 2006 Vacation Rental Season Ahead ?

Most of the folks I've been talking to in the last 10 days that have rental properties in this area are saying that bookings are fairly brisk.

I'm thinking with so much of the tourist industry along the Gulf Coast that was destroyed or badly damaged from New Orleans to The Alabama-Florida border we are now the closest beaches with the tourist shopping, good places to eat, etc.
At least for a good while.
Many merchants also expect this to be a very busy season ahead.

Good Luck Everyone.