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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 Jenny391 | Port Isabel, TX

Jun 17, 2015

San Francisco in July and an an Alaskan cruise in October.

by bethembrey1960 | SENATOBIA, MS

Jun 17, 2015

We hope to get cabins at the lake and fish for a week.

by JacquelineCMorillo | Pleasantville, NJ

Jun 17, 2015

I have graduate school over this summer, but my husband and I plan on taking my 9 month old son to the beach for the first time, to the aquarium, and a few museums this summer as well as having a big party for his birthday at the end of the summer!

by nangelsomewhere | OSKALOOSA, IA

Jun 17, 2015

My plans are just close to home, running/walking 5k's, going ziplining for the first time. But I would love to get away from Iowa.

by lynnc50 | FRANKLIN, MA

Jun 17, 2015

just moved to florida, so we are hitting up all of the themeparks

by carrotrunr | Saint Louis Park, MN

Jun 17, 2015

I'll be traveling to TN and WI to visit friends and family.

by DAYZEE | LEETONIA, OH

Jun 17, 2015

Planning on renting a car and driving from Ohio to Florida to spend some time at the beach.

by kathleen531 | FSTRVL TRVOSE, PA

Jun 17, 2015

My husband and i are planning a trip to Las Vegas for our 5th anniversary!

by islandkimmi | Manteo, NC

Jun 17, 2015

We're going inland to visit relatives. Everyone usually visits us because we live by the beach.

by sweetbirbal | GLEN COVE, NY

Jun 17, 2015

I'll be working all summer long, which doesn't bother me since I am a children's librarian. Summer Reading Rocks!

by DJJME501 | Pleasant Hill, IA

Jun 17, 2015

Taking a 2nd honeymoon with the hubby of 11 years! First time away together since the 1st one! :)

by Wendi8 | Elyria , OH

Jun 17, 2015

Our Plans are to hit 5 new Water Parks this year!!! and amusement parks!! something different for once not the same sight seeing stuff !!!! thanks

by Hywelda9 | SADDLE BROOK, NJ

Jun 17, 2015

Staying home, enjoying our yard - and the squirrels, birds, woodchucks, chipmunks, etc. etc.!!

by mbb216 | FT LAUDERDALE, FL

Jun 17, 2015

Going to NYC! Woohoo!

by jessi76 | ASHBY, MA

Jun 17, 2015

Family vacation to visit friends in San Diego this summer!