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How to Find Hidden Summer Travel Bargains - Consumer Reports
What you need to know to find the best vacation deals
The mercury is rising, and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Your thoughts are likely turning to a burning question: “How am I going to spend my summer vacation?”
But for many people, a summer trip is a splurge that they’re not sure they can afford. According to a recent survey from Bankrate, just over half of all respondents said they’re planning on taking a trip this summer, and those who are traveling will spend an average of $1,979.
Staying within your budget, then, depends on how much value you can squeeze out of those travel dollars you’ve saved up. And this year, experts say, a combination of factors have combined to create a favorable outlook.
What you need to know to find the best vacation deals
The mercury is rising, and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Your thoughts are likely turning to a burning question: “How am I going to spend my summer vacation?”
But for many people, a summer trip is a splurge that they’re not sure they can afford. According to a recent survey from Bankrate, just over half of all respondents said they’re planning on taking a trip this summer, and those who are traveling will spend an average of $1,979.
Staying within your budget, then, depends on how much value you can squeeze out of those travel dollars you’ve saved up. And this year, experts say, a combination of factors have combined to create a favorable outlook.