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  • Great Summer Trips

    You may have heard us sound off regarding the fact that a large portion of travelers look for deals without having any idea of where they’d like to go, first. So in order to help you out, we’re featuring a couple of great travel ideas for the summer (kid friendly of course) that won’t break bank.


    Here are a few of FrugalMonkey’s great summer trip ideas for the week of July 27, 2009.

    Disney World Resort, Anyone?

    If you’ve never booked a vacation through Southwest Airlines’ Vacations, then you’re missing out on some great travel deals for summer. Southwest Vacations include a number of great booking deals that vary throughout the year. Right now, for example, every one person who flies to Walt Disney World Resort, the second person flies free! Of course there are some exceptions. For instance you have to fly Monday through Thursday and book before August 6, 2009. In addition your trip has to be completed before the end of the year. Still, we think it’s a pretty great deal. And, parents, perfect for kids don’t you think? Hurry-this deal won’t last long!

    Aloha, Hawaii

    Who can argue a summer vacation spent lounging poolside, or chasing waves on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii? We didn’t think so.


    While most Hawaii vacations are too expensive for large families on a budget to book, this year that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Book round trip flights for half of what you paid last year. Find out more about traveling in Hawaii from FrugalMonkey’s free online Hawaii travel guide.

    Margaritas in Mexico

    Mexico is a favorite and no one will likely argue! Beautiful Caribbean beaches in Cancun, fun water activities for kids, scuba diving in Mexico water, and hiking-Mexico has it all! Find out more about the fun that awaits your family on a vacation to Mexico. What will make this vacation even sweeter is the fact that Mexico is amazing cheap right now. Book round trip flights for less than $300 from the US.

    Now that’s great travel.

  • School Is Out – Time To Travel

    This week and in the upcoming weeks, colleges around the world are turning out newly graduated alumnus in addition to thousands of students who will be out of school for the summer.


    If you’re a college student looking forward to enjoying the summer sun or, if you’re a family looking to a take a vacation while the kids aren’t in school, check out some of these destinations and ideas from FrugalMonkey.

    International Travel
    FrugalMonkey’s country profiles amazing international travel destinations are a great place to begin looking for your summer vacation. For college students, you can’t beat the cheap prices found in cities like Buenos Aires, Argentina – a backpacker favorite. South America is a great way to spend a summer of backpacking and seeing the world. Affordable countries, amazing experiences and affordable prices await you!

    If South America isn’t your thing, or if you’re worried about the impending travel costs of a summer abroad, consider getting a travel job. Not only does it allow you to travel without over spending but, it is great real world job experience. Don’t forget to check out FrugalMonkey’s travel job board; a great place to begin your search.

    Other great international travel ideas include Australia. You can’t beat time away from school or celebrating your graduation by lounging in the sun and surf along Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Or if you only have a week or two, consider a vacation to Mexico. Mexico is filled with amazing hotels and destinations affordable enough for the recent grad but exciting and beautiful enough, to make any traveler happy.

    Families
    With the kids off from school for the summer, there couldn’t be a better time to enjoy a summer vacation. While you’re planning be sure to take a look at our budget travel resources to help cut costs and amazing destination profiles. Alaska, Hawaii or Mexico are all great vacation destinations that won’t break the bank.

    Check back each week for amazing family deals and vacation packages.