Enter the SheSpeaks Summer Travel Giveaway

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Jun 17, 2015

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 Rhodes512 | Romulus, MI
Jun 17, 2015

My family and I will be going to Michigan to visit family and go to Michigan Adventures for my daughter upcoming birthday

by barbc824 | Caldwell, ID
Jun 17, 2015

Going to Alaska to see my son and my grandkids! Yipee!

by SunnySideUp | Parkton, MD
Jun 17, 2015

Can't wait to go to the Spy museum in DC with my kids! :)

by pocolachristian | Roland, OK
Jun 17, 2015

We're not traveling too far this year. We are driving about 3 1/2 hours to enjoy the weekend at an amusement park and the zoo. It's my five year olds first visit to an amusement park, so it should be interesting!

by carolay | MOUNT EDEN, KY
Jun 17, 2015

Staying home and taking care of my flower garden, and enjoying the weather!!

by xandie | Union City, CA
Jun 17, 2015

We are going to take our 4 yo to Disneyland this summer and we are also going to Boston for the first time to attend a family wedding. Should be a fun time!

by favenez | DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Jun 17, 2015

We are headed to the beach and I cannot wait!!!!!

by Marleykristin | HUNTSVILLE, AL
Jun 17, 2015

Taking a train trip to D.C.!! Can't wait

by agirlw | LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
Jun 17, 2015

I plan on taking a trip with my mom to Vegas for the 4th of July and a trip with my sister to Cancun for Labor Day weekend. Looking forward to some travel time. Its one of my favorite things about summer.

by mich61 | CATHEDRAL CTY, CA
Jun 17, 2015

Going to the mountains to get away from this heat!

by aviedo | Marlton, NJ
Jun 17, 2015

We can't afford to take a vacation this year so I am going to take Monday's off to have a long weekend and enjoy my own backyard and time with my daughter perhaps seeing movies and doing crafts together.

by Brooksey | SEATTLE, WA
Jun 17, 2015

My sister is getting married! So going to my home town for the wedding.

by skywaywaver | CHESTNUT RDG, NY
Jun 17, 2015

We'll be going to the Outer Banks for a beach vacation!

by tuesdayef | oakland, NJ
Jun 17, 2015

We are going on a bunch of day trips here in NY/NJ. It will be fun for all of us.

by carlystur | ATLANTA, GA
Jun 17, 2015

I'm going up to the family summer home in Michigan for two weeks where there's a nice beach.

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