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Jun 17, 2015

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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 TheMsKaz | WATERTOWN, MA

Jul 06, 2015

Going to Ogunquit, Maine. The water is cold, but it is one of the cleanest beaches with powder sand and room to spread out.

by CMDavis6974 | Wilmington, NC

Jul 06, 2015

I'd love to go to Disney World but I can't afford it but I am going to Florida in September

by RobinMoz | CLEVELAND, GA

Jul 06, 2015

We plan on going to the coast around Labor Day-when the hotels are alot cheaper. This will be my toddlers first real vacation. We have gone a couple of places, but he was too young to enjoy them. When my fifteen year old son was a younger, he would get a bucket and net and spend most of the vacation searching for hermit crabs, starfish and shells. I'm sure my toddler will love to do the same.

by kdspring | LOS ANGELES, CA

Jul 06, 2015

I'm trying to save up so that I can fly to London and see my boyfriend of two years. It's been a year since he had to move there for his job, and we haven't been able to see each other since because we're both trying to save as much as possible. I'm really hoping I'll have enough by the end of the summer to book a trip for Christmas!!

by scarlett1214 | Renton, WA

Jul 03, 2015

Unfortunately, I am unemployed, so I'm unable to plan any vacation this summer. I had hoped to go to Disneyland for the 60th anniversary on the 17th, but that won't happen.

by SingleMotherOf5 | ORLANDO, FL

Jul 02, 2015

Lots Of Family Time With My 5 Children

by kwd976 | Albuquerque, NM

Jul 02, 2015

Relaxing, saving money and getting ready for the next school year.

by bgsmama26 | LAS VEGAS, NV

Jul 01, 2015

We have been in a new town/new state for just about 6 months. We're using the hot summer months to travel around our local area and see all we can. We move a lot, so that's a tradition for us. We'll be road-trippin'!

by DreaSmithe | GRANTSVILLE, UT

Jul 01, 2015

Lots and lots of family time. Lagoon, the pool, home, and hopefully see some friends we haven't seen in a while. Making up for some lost time. #familyisnumber1

by grovess3284 | MANASQUAN, NJ

Jul 01, 2015

We're going to Sesame Place (PA), The Please Touch Museum (Philly) and the beach!

by stharris529 | VIRGINIA BCH, VA

Jul 01, 2015

Hoping to take my mother to Hilton Head, SC. She needs to get out of the house. A nice walk on the beach, people-watching and some good seafood!

by Krholan | Lincoln, NE

Jun 30, 2015

We plan to visit family in Nebraska and have fun in the water parks!

by AngelicaM63 | ELGIN, IL

Jun 30, 2015

Taking my kiddos to the Beach for the 1st Time!!! They are super excited! Florida here we come!!!!

by Callie1981 | morehead, KY

Jun 30, 2015

my plan is to work in the garden every day

by kuchick | Abilene, KS

Jun 30, 2015

my mom and I just got back from a week in the Bahamas- we had been planning the trip for NINE years!