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 champ76 | BAY CITY, MI
We are traveling to Florida to visit with my brother who I haven't seen in 5 years!
by chosenvessell | WINSTON SALEM, NC
a family trip to the beach and a girls get-a-way to Charleston, SC.
by gflorey | CLARKSTON, GA
Heading to St. George Island, FL to celebrate a dear friend's 50 th birthday!
by 1bets1 | Toms River, NJ
I plan to visit the Jersey shore. Close enough for day trips. I saved my vacation days so I'm able to take off if I see a perfect beach day!
by rainbowbrite1979 | Modesto, CA
We will be taking the kids to Disneyland next month. It will be our first visit in five years and will be our 4 year old twins' first visit ever. We're driving down from Central California and we can't wait to see them experience everything.
by broadwaygirl11 | Lowell, MA
Lots of camping, trying to hit three different states this year.
by ghpc70 | CROWN POINT, IN
If it ever stops rains no here, we are planning a ton of outdoor day/weekend trips to local sights/places.
by Melissaa456 | DAHLONEGA, GA
We are going to Panama City Beach Florida for a week and then we are going to Woodland Park, New Jersey for two weeks. And we are driving to both places.
by Denigan17 | NINE MILE FLS, WA
We plan to take a staycation at home this year, but no real travel plans. We will be doing a lot of swimming though!
by tierbee | Burke, VA
Outer Banks NC for a week - usually our only vacation of the year and our happy place!
by jami78 | RACINE, WI
My kids and I are planning to do gardening, volunteer, go to the beach, possibly visit 6-Flags a few times, and maybe go to Mall of America. It's a few hours away, and we have never been there. This giftcard would definitely help me make all these summer plans a reality. :)
by LauraFromOhio | Brook Park, OH
Our family rented a cabin for a week near a state park. I think it will be a great time with lots to do in the area. It is like camping, but not roughing it.
by linika | clackamas, OR
my summer plans are to go to as many horse shows as I can
by ambrai101 | Madison, WI
i wish I was traveling...I am working so my bf can go to school... :(
by Jackie77 | Kingman, AZ
Planning a trip to San Diego for a baseball tournament with family and friends and teams from all over the USA! Also get to see my Grandparents and father that live nearby San Diego! SOOO looking forward to this time!! :) Doesn't get any better than family, friends, road trips and baseball!! :)
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