How to Get Inexpensive Vacation Ideas
Stumped for inexpensive vacation ideas? Whether you plan to stay close to home or would like to travel a few hours away for your vacation, there are scores of inexpensive vacation ideas just waiting to be discovered.
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Beach camping
Look for inexpensive vacation ideas right in your own state or county. Are there beaches, whether on an ocean or lake, that you could visit? A few days on a sunny beach works wonders for the spirit. Find inexpensive accommodations, or camp if you're agreeable and it's allowed.
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Mountain hiking
Think about activities you enjoy when brainstorming for inexpensive vacation ideas. Are you an avid hiker? Do your kids like bicycling? Look for parks with hiking trails and bike paths, and make sure all of your equipment is in order as you prepare for your vacation.
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Cabin camping
Go for less expensive accommodations, such as camping cabins rather than hotel suites, when evaluating inexpensive vacation ideas. You'll save money, and might enjoy the stay even more than you're expecting.
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Plane flying
Keep an eye on flight specials. If something cheap comes up, especially if you are flexible, you can book it and then get inexpensive vacation ideas for the destination you picked.
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Tips & Warnings
Stay flexible to get last-minute deals, but book in advance whenever possible to be assured of your reservations.
Get the Local Attractions guide from the Chamber of Commerce in your own town and wherever you're thinking of visiting. You'll be surprised about what's available.
Keep an eye on family magazines, which often rate top vaction spots and budget travel ideas in their summer issues.
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Maria Battista-ermabombeck
Dec 09, 2008
Good ideas, especially with the economy in a slump--we need to find inexpensive alternatives.
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MIghtyDreamer
Nov 17, 2008
these are all great ideas that we should think about to also support our states. thanks for the reminders.
