How to Take a Vacation at an Affordable Price
Are you planning a summer vacation this year?
According to a new study by Bankrate , only 52 percent of Americans are planning summer vacations in 2019. What’s the biggest factor holding us back from a much needed summer vacation? Costs.
The most popular reason (60%) of respondents explaining why they do not plan a vacation is simple: they cannot afford it.
Among respondents who cannot afford to take a vacation, the two most common constraints are daily bills (44 percent) and debt repayment (22 percent).
Bankrate also notes that respondents who were planning a vacation this summer expected to spend on average $ 1,979 – this is in line with my own scheduled summer vacation, which is currently valued at $ 2,262.49, including hotel stays, airfare, and ground. transport, food. , and souvenirs.
(In case you’re wondering: I spend five days / six nights at Walt Disney World, I have a discount on a resort hotel, the airfare is covered by American Airlines AAdvantage miles, and I only plan to buy one meal per day at the parks.)
If a $ 2K summer vacation isn’t going to work this year – or any other – that doesn’t mean you should skip summer vacation altogether. After all, this is a Lifehacker. We have tons of tips and advice on how to spend a pleasant and affordable summer vacation.
Here are some of the highlights, grouped by topic. Take a look, then share your favorite tips for cheap getaways in the comments!