How To Save On Your Next Family Getaway

Friday, March 1, 2019

the term “shoulderseason”to talk about the slower, cheapertime after schoolis back in session. The savingsare realif you can get a grouptogether not bound by the schoolcalendar orjust sneak out of town for one more quick weekendat the beach. When to Go Traveling during less populartravel times can help save money and avoid Yourtravel dollar can go further crowdsof summertourists. Early fall is when you headinto shoulder seaa great timeto hit the beach whileit’s still warm out. Infact, prices are poised to drop nearly 30% for vacation rental homes in some popular beach towns while temperatures remain balmy, according to data from Vrbo, the go-to forfamilies and friends to book vacation. homes, cabins, and condos. “Shoulder season refers to off-peak travel times, and while there are noofficial datesforthe start and endofshoulder season, owners of Vrbo vacation homes tendto set their nightly rental rates to drop right after Labor Day,’ said Melanie Fish, Vrbo travel expert. “Shoulder season offers so many benefits: reduced vacation rental home sonfor yourvaca ber, or 24% loweron average. Experience endless summer with warm temperatures continuing into fall. The area is also a great destination for golfers, with courses designed by famous golfers, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Robert TrentJones, and Greg Norman. Whereto Stay Staying in a vacation rental homeis a great wayto save bysplitting the cost ofonenightly rate versus booking multiple hotel rooms, and cooking meals in a fully equipped kitchen to cut costs of eating out. Not to mention the additionalspace to spreadoutandrelax after prices, more selection available, less a day in the sun. The whole family can crowdedbeaches,thelist goes on” Where to Go From sought-after eastern shores to a popular Gulf beach town, top spots to visit during shoulder season where your dollar can go further include Ocean City, New Jersey; Sunriver, Oregon; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Myrtle Beach,South Carolina; and South Padre Island,Texas. ‘An example of the price drop on vacation homes is Sunriver, Oregon, sit aroundthe living room to decom- press, play a boardgame, or watch a movie together. ‘More Ways to Save + Look forfree things to do. Dothe research aheadoftime, looking forfree concerts and other events. Many museumsandzoos oftenoffer free admission times, especially forkids. + Donteat out every day. Visit local markets and food standsforfresh ingredients to make your own meals in your whereprices historically drop as much vacation rental. You can experience the as 29% lower per night with average nightly rates dropping from $401 per night in August to $285 per night in September. Sunriver is a great destination for families with activities such as biking,kayaking, and horsebackriding. If you're seeking a moretraditional beach vacation, check out Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Average nightly rates for vacation homes in the area are dropping from $255 per night to $193 in Septem- local cuisine and find recipes to try at home! + Avoid buying souvenirs. Often- timesthe things we buy onvacation end up in a drawer somewhere that you'll neveruse;instead, take lots of photos or choose a specialshell to rememberyour trip. For further travel tips and facts about renting a vacation home,visit www.vrbo.com/vacation-ideas.

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