Summer Trips That Won’t Break the Bank
Many travelers are facing sticker shock as they plan their summer vacations this year. The price of a vacation is 5.4 percent higher this year than last according to the AAA. That means a family of four will average spending $261 a day for food and lodging. In the pricier destinations such as popular beaches and major cites the cost will be much, much higher.
However, the budget conscious family has many choices available that are quite reasonable. CNNMoney.com reports on 7 summer destinations—national parks in Canada to St. Lucia in the Caribbean---where prices are quite reasonable. The article reports that If you're looking for cooler climes and outdoor adventure, head north to one of Canada's 40 national parks, which are less crowded and less expensive than U.S. parks in the summer. For those looking for a quiet beach, the article recommends heading for the Caribbean where summer rates are half what they are in the winter. Heading to the Caribbean in the islands' off-season - when the weather is just 5 to 10 degrees warmer than winter - is one of the best ways to save on a summer vacation.
We at VRO could not agree more that there are a number of travel bargains to be enjoyed this summer from Canada to the Caribbean, as well as many American destinations in between. Some of our favorite choices are VRO listings in the Colorado Rockies , where high prices for the ski season have been greatly reduced for the summer season , the US Virgin Islands , and British Columbia
