Vacation on a Budget
Chicago (Weather Plus) - In the wake of airfare increases and rising gas prices, many Americans are looking for different ways to travel on a budget.
The folks at Orbitz.com researched the secrets to savings that can help travelers plan an affordable getaway. Jeanenne Diefendorf had insider tips on what consumers can do to off-set high travel costs and additional fees. Click on the video on the right to watch the report.
Discount website Orbitz.com also released a list of vacation hot spots that are within a gas tank from major cities. The often-overlooked destinations can be a good bet for the whole family, the retailer says.
The list below was provided by Orbitz.com.
City Recommended Destination
New York, NY Lake George, NY
Los Angeles, CA Palm Springs, CA
Chicago, IL Milwaukee, WI
Philadelphia, PA The Poconos, PA
Boston, MA Newport, RI
San Francisco, CA Monterey/Carmel, CA
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Houston, TX
Washington, DC Williamsburg, VA
Atlanta, GA Savannah, GA
Houston, TX Corpus Christi, TX
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