Great Summer Vacation Deals for Families
July 29 -- There are only three more days until August, the busiest vacation month of the summer, but it's not too late to plan your summer family vacation.
There are still great deals to be had, whether you're planning on flying, or loading everyone into the car for a family vacation adventure, according to Dana Dickey, senior editor at Conde Nast Traveler magazine. If you have procrastinated, you are not alone.
"A lot of people don't get around to planning their vacations," Dickey said on ABCNEWS' Good Morning America. "We always look around at other places where we might want to go, so now we're looking at three days until August."
The good news is that hotels and airlines are concerned about filling their beds and seats, and it is better for them to give you a discounted rate than to have an empty room or seat.
Dickey lists the following as some of the best summer deals.
Drive to Washington, D.C., and take advantage of the "Summer Freedom Package" being offered through Washington.org. Hotel rates start at $69 per night for the room.
Drive to the Smoky Mountains where you can stay for just $67 per night. Check outwww.cntraveler.com and www.mypigeonforge.com for great deals.
Take a driving tour through New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Start in Albuquerque, New Mexico and you'll be able to visit landmarks along the way. There are comfortable hotels along the route starting as low as $67 per night. Get more information on the driving route at www.cntraveler.com
Florida is one of America's most popular vacation destinations. One Florida vacation deal on Expedia.com listed a trip for just $284 per person, which included roundtrip airfare from Chicago to Orlando and three nights of accomodation at a hotel near all theme parks and attractions.
If you're looking for a quiet vacation, Savannah, Ga., has some good deals. An all-inclusive three day trip for two to Savannah was listed for $720 through Travelocity.com.
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