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CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
With Fourth of July weekend here, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window?
With Fourth of July weekend here, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window? With Fourth of July weekend here, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window? With Fourth of July weekend here, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window? The Fourth of July weekend is here, which means your time to plan a summer getaway is starting to run out. So, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window? CBS News Miami went hunting for some deals. Illiett Ojeida said she travels about six times a year, often with little planning. Spontaneity is her guide, and she doesn't always go to tourist traps. "Sometimes, honestly, the most spontaneous trips have been short-planned," Ojeda said. "Very adorable, and we have the best experiences." She told CBS News Miami she's learned how to navigate these trips through scouring social media, reading travel blogs from other moms, and even using AI. "I love just hidden gems that we have to kind of just figure out how we're going to get there," Ojeda said. Her family's most recent trip was to Arizona for Memorial Day. Ojeda found out that flying to Las Vegas and driving to their destination cost less than flying directly to Arizona. "Going to Vegas, making something special about that stop and then driving over part of the road trip experience — it made a huge financial difference," Ojeda said. Richie Massa, the managing partner of the Lorraine Travel Agency, said you likely won't find many deals this late in the summer if you want to go to international destination spots like Greece or Italy, but added you could get more for less if you go to some place less popular, or a place in the offseason. "That could be the Caribbean and more specifically a lesser-known Caribbean island," Massa said. "These places, nonstop flights from Miami. They're gonna provide immediate value compared to more in season." Massa said a place like Portugal can be 30-40% cheaper compared to Italy or France this time of year. And he said outdoor enthusiasts can save up to 50-60% if they go to Canada compared to Aspen in the summer. "They're not the place that the usual traveler thinks of. Less tourists, better value," Massa said. If you're looking for deals online, Amazon has travel deals for Prime Day. You can save on gas, rental cars, cruises and select hotels. Some of those deals are available now. Ojeda said when you're done exploring and need a place to crash, she usually finds better prices on Airbnb compared to hotels. "I feel like the gem of being in an Airbnb gives that whole personal experience," Ojeda said. Massa says if you want to save money traveling internationally, you should go to a place that has better currency exchange rates. That means countries like Japan, Canada, Argentina and Peru, your dollar is worth more in these countries than it is in the United States.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Best cheap family vacations revealed in 2025 rankings — and two of them are just a 4 hour drive from NYC
Amid the rising cost of living, cash-strapped American families are looking to save serious money on their getaways this summer. And the US News & World Report's rankings of the Best Cheap Family Vacations for 2025 prove there are still several domestic destinations where you can get bang for your buck. 'Rest assured, you won't have to break the bank to take the kids on a memorable trip this year,' the report's editors wrote.'Based on traveler feedback, editor analysis and factors like sights, value and accessibility, US News compiled this list of the best cheap family vacations.' Yellowstone National Park took out top spot, thanks to its 'reasonable' entrance fees. According to the National Parks Service website, a whole family can enter in a single vehicle for just $35. While accommodation can be pricey in peak season, the publication urged families to check out the park's 'highly-regarded campsites' to avoid 'paying a pretty penny for a room.' Coming in second place on the Best Cheap Family Vacations list was Yosemite National Park in California, thanks to the fact that its entrance passes are valid for seven days. That fact means it's easier to squeeze a whole week's worth of value out of a single payment. But if families fear that both Yellowstone and Yosemite may be too busy at this time of year, the US News & World Report ranked Gatlinburg third on its list of cheap family vacations. The lesser-known mountain town in Tennessee is 'the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains,' and families can still engage in hiking, biking and sightseeing without the crowds. Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Teton National Park rounded out the top five in the rankings. For families who prefer beach getaways, North Carolina's Outer Banks (number 6 on the US News list) and South Carolina's Myrtle Beach (number 11) were among the best cheap vacation destinations for families. Meanwhile, if you're looking to travel to a city to soak up some art and culture, Washington DC was named the 7th best cheap family vacation spot thanks to its free museums, iconic monuments, outdoor spaces. For New York City residents looking to escape the city this summer, two places on US News & World Report are just a 4-hour drive from the Big Apple. The Adirondacks in upstate New York came in 12th spot, while Ocean City, Maryland, ranked at number 14.
