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Jun 17, 2015

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Are you planning any summer getaways this year? Planning to stay local or venture to beaches, resorts, or amusement parks by car or plane?

Tell us your summer plans in our Summer Travel Giveaway and you can win an American Express gift card to make your summer extra special! Just comment below with your summer plans for a chance to win.

According to the US Travel Association, Americans fail to use 429 million vacation days every year. The results were so mind-boggling to the web site, Skift.com, that they, too, polled their members and found out that only 62% plan to take a summer vacation at all. The majority used finances as their main reason and many stated they would be taking shorter breaks this summer. Surprisingly, the majority stating they can't afford taking a vacation this summer were women.

If money is a big issue this year, there are several ways to ensure traveling within your budget. Here are some tools to ensure a great, cost-effective summer vacation strategy, whether you're staying local or traveling:

1. Create a budget and explain to all of your travel companions, regardless of age, the importance of sticking to it.

2. Do your research to get the best deals. This includes booking online, making direct calls and getting personal recommendations. Keep in mind that travel agents tend to get a cut of a booking and that prices are often less booked further out and by avoiding blackout periods.

3. There are alternatives to 5-star hotels: Consider staying in an apartment or even take a house swap somewhere you've never been.

4. Apartments or hotel rooms with kitchens are useful for eating meals in and are quite cost-effective.

5. Consider a road trip to avoid high plane fares. Car journeys are often bonding experiences and give you and your travel companions the opportunity to stop at new, never-before-seen places en route to a destination. You can also see more of the place in which you live and head to local beaches and amusement parks.

This giveaway is open now through June 30th to USA residents at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary.

Update: Congrats to winner tkdmomma!

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by julied4 | pocasset, MA

Jun 17, 2015

Annual visit to Hershey/Lancaster PA to hit all the bakeries and produce stands to bring the goodies home! Nothing like it. Also we visit Lititz for Wilburs Chocolates and Sturgis pretzels.

by OhLaLaChrissy | Hampton , VA

Jun 17, 2015

I'll probably make a trip down to Atlantic City with my friends! The boardwalk is so much fun, the beach there is great, a little gambling is exciting, and the clubs are awesome!

by jammer26 | LAS VEGAS, NV

Jun 17, 2015

I'll be visiting my mother to help take care of her while her home healthcare worker is on vacation, hopefully I will be able to squeeze in some visits with some of my old friends and my great aunt,

by LaurenB | Weston, FL

Jun 17, 2015

Since my husband and I both work we try to cram in all of our summer fun during the weekends. I plan out all the fun stuff during the week.. but it involves lots of water parks, museum visits and family BBQ's!

by AshB4211 | ANNAPOLIS, MD

Jun 17, 2015

Headed to Boston to see family, and then over to Rhode Island for some beach and relaxation time.

by denloew | HINCKLEY, OH

Jun 17, 2015

Trip to Baltimore and Tennessee to see the Great Smoky Mountains!

by rsbryswrrl | GLEN ALLEN, VA

Jun 17, 2015

We're going to Myrtle Beach for a week in August.

by deann1548 | SANDY, UT

Jun 17, 2015

Going on our annual trip to Lake Powell. It's so much fun!

by Jackie77 | Kingman, AZ

Jun 17, 2015

Planning a trip to San Diego for a baseball tournament with family and friends and teams from all over the USA! Also get to see my Grandparents and father that live nearby San Diego! SOOO looking forward to this time!! :) Doesn't get any better than family, friends, road trips and baseball!! :)

by 4xgxfx8 | Austin, TX

Jun 17, 2015

My summer plans are to go to Cabo and lounge by the pool drinking pina coladas and eating nachos all day. :)

by skylasage | REYNOLDSVILLE, PA

Jun 17, 2015

We are going on a beach vacation to the Outer Banks and to a few amusement parks!

by Candy12151 | RICHMOND, IN

Jun 17, 2015

Road trip to Michigan and camping!

by ProudPatriot | CRESTVIEW HLS, KY

Jun 17, 2015

I'm attempting to take my Young Marines unit to DC and Quantico for an educational and memorable trip this Summer. I've never planned anything so large, but I'm confident I'll get it figured out.

by DisneyAngel55 | Oceanside, CA

Jun 17, 2015

We live in southern ca, and would really love to take a drive up to Big Bear! No one in my family of four have ever been there! A friend of mine recently took her in-laws up there with their family and hiked around, stayed the night. The pictures were beautiful!

by mshllll8 | VERNON HILLS, IL

Jun 17, 2015

We are going to South Haven Michigan and will be Strawberry & Blueberry picking, can't wait!!!