The pools are opening, and the temperatures are warming up. That can mean only one thing: summer vacation.
But as you glance between browser tabs — from the beach picture you bookmarked on that travel site to your bank balance — a summer getaway suddenly begins to feel worlds away.
Your dreams of sunshine don’t have to be dashed, though. If you’re willing to be flexible, it’s not too late to plan a summer getaway that’s within your family’s budget.
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Base your destination on your budget
Sure, you probably won’t be able to save up enough between now and August to book a two-week stay at a five-star hotel for your family of four, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on a trip altogether.
You’ll just have to make some adjustments. For instance, stay closer to home instead of leaving the state.