Best Summer Vacation Spots on a Budget

Yes! You read it right.  New York City is the perfect place to visit if you are on a budget.  Why?  The countless free activities available for you and your family to take part in, make this city a must see.  From spending the day in Central Park to walking on the Brooklyn Bridge, the term “free” is no stranger to this vacation spot.  You can plan an entire vacation sight seeing the many free locations in this area.

If you are searching for a family friendly vacation spot that will be great for your budget, choose the beautiful emerald green coast of Florida.  This summer vacation spot is often bustling with tourists who are looking to get a great deal.  The outlet mall located in the heart of Destin is a discount shopper’s dream.  Swim with the dolphins or hang out on the pure white sand.  Best of all, there are many condos and hotels available for reasonable rates to suit any vacation budget.

If your search for budget vacations brings you abroad, choose to visit Negril, Jamaica. Known as the “capital of casual,” this vacation spot has plenty of family run lodging locations for you to choose from.  Being away from the crowd will not only be relaxing, it will also cost you less money. 

Because so many tourist flock to this vacation destination each year, perhaps Las Vegas is one of the cheapest places you can visit in the U.S.  Don’t be afraid to bring the kids along on this vacation.  Regardless of the city’s reputation as “Sin City,” many hotels and resorts have focused more on making the area as kid friendly as possible.  Choose a hotel that caters to children and you will be on your way to a perfect summer vacation that is budget friendly and appealing to kids. 

Your airfare will be the most expensive part of this budget vacation spot.  With rooms available for as little at $50 a night, the expense of staying at this location may shock you.  Keep in mind that June and July are considered the rainy season in this area.