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 Claudia1023 | Ronkonkoma, NY
I plan on staying on Long Island,NY. Maybe go to Fire Island, Montauk, and the Hamptons
by keva1022 | CANTON, MA
We are hoping to go on a mini vacation somewhere (anywhere really). Just to get away :)
by Katlynn | Calgary , OU
Wanted to visit Family in Nova Scotia but my spouse was laid off. So now we're just going to go with the flow maybe camping since it's inexpensive yet fun for the kids!
by jessicamills14 | EULESS, TX
My daughter, husband, and I will be taking our first family vacation since our daughter was born 3 years ago! We will be taking her to Sea World San Antonio. I hope we also get to enjoy the River Walk. I havent been there since I was little!
by llkee51 | Lenexa, KS
No vacation for us this summer. I have a long weekend for the 4th of July and we'll probably do a cookout with friends. We'll vacation in October when the weather is cooler.
by Marie12345 | DALLAS, GA
Hopefully we are going to do some day trips to local places. I'm waiting to see if my husband can get off work.
by DolphinOne | TOPSHAM, ME
Because I am in college full time (Yay me!), and taking classes this summer, our family "vacation" this year will be short day trips. We live in Maine though, so it's not all bad!
by lauriejocampbell | Port Charlotte, FL
As for many other families this year, we aren't planning a vacation because of finances however we are trying to do little things each week with our kids that are short trips that cost little to nothing... beach, parks, etc.
by Cambam2008 | FREDERICKSBRG, VA
Outer Banks with the Family!
by hofken | TUCSON, AZ
I'm hing to get away for a couple of long weekend in the mountains
by wkv2069 | Albion, NE
would love to be able to take my kids somewhere fun for vacation
by Melskop | COMMACK, NY
Going away with my family to Myrtle Beach. Its becoming our family tradition. Cant wait.
by mizzjennjenn05 | FULLERTON, CA
I am planning on taking my 8 year old to Knott's Berry Farm but also I am most excited about taking her to the Bodies exhibit since my daughter is aspiring to become a Doctor/surgeon, so taking her would help her learn and it inspires her to keep working towards becoming someone who cares for others and saves lives one day. we cant afford to leave anywhere so I try my best to make at least one theme park trip, and at least an educational trip to help expand my kiddos mind and help make learning an experience not just about work.
by stacee777 | SAN DIEGO, CA
we are going to Hawaii in August!
by bstaru | Canton, MI
I am going to move in to my first home and decorate!!
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