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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 pmencin | MASSILLON, OH

Jun 17, 2015

We are going to Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Never been to that part of the country! We are going in late August (after the kids return to school!). Can't wait to see the presidents up close and personal!

by voyager1 | LEROY, TX

Jun 17, 2015

We're staying home this year and seeing things around the area.

by fowler121600 | CLEVELAND, TN

Jun 17, 2015

we are doing a vacation close by; we will spend the weekend in Dollywood and Splash Country relaxing and having lots of fun

by BetsyBarnes | BOONE, NC

Jun 17, 2015

We are staying close to home this summer. Living along the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, there are plenty of music festivals and other fun events. We usually miss a lot when we travel, so this year, planning to be "tourists" at home.

by tdink1201 | CHARLESTON, SC

Jun 17, 2015

My boyfriend's brother has Down Syndrome and worked very hard over the last few months to qualify for the Special Olympics in CA in July. We are all very proud of him and wanted to show our support so as many family members as possible have made arrangements to fly out (we all live on the East coast) to show our love. We are hoping he has one of the biggest cheering sections there is with just us alone!

by Tina_T | LAS VEGAS, NV

Jun 17, 2015

My family and I are going to Disneyland and the beach this summer, like we do every year! We will drive to Disneyland, visit for 2 days, then drive to the beach and stay at a hotel there. We can't wait!

by KellyS20 | HOUSTON, TX

Jun 17, 2015

We are going to take a trip to visit old college friends in San Antonio!

by Juicyt72 | FOREST HILLS, NY

Jun 17, 2015

Family reunion in north Carolina in August.

by angieh | San Diego, CA

Jun 17, 2015

No big summer plans yet but I think go swimming and to the beach and to the zoo.

by wordsone | SEAFORD, NY

Jun 17, 2015

we live on Long Island and will be driving out to the North Fork to do some antiquing and wine tasting. and of course we will visit the farm stands on the way home to buy fresh vegetable and home baked goods.

by peaches0582 | N DINWIDDIE, VA

Jun 17, 2015

Disney World Vacation such a magical place my girls are 6 and eight cannot wait to see there faces . Family Memories :)

by ballrmdancer | NEW YORK, NY

Jun 17, 2015

To spend time in the pool and teach my little niece how to swim.

by jlritter68 | Leipsic, OH

Jun 17, 2015

My husband and I have been scrimping and saving and will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary in Hawaii this summer!

by jenneads | denton, TX

Jun 17, 2015

We are planning to go the beach! My daughter has never been and it very excited!

by chrissiglide | HARRISON TWP, MI

Jun 17, 2015

We are headed to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes on Michigan's west coast!! Taking our Jeep Wrangler and our four wheeler for some sand dune riding!! We can't wait!! It is our first big family vacation! Hoping for good weather!