12 Last-Minute Trips You Can Actually Afford
By Kaeli Conforti
It’s not too late to take the ultimate summer vacation! We’ve scoured the globe for the best deals around, whether you’re looking to save big on a trip to Europe or enjoy a long weekend closer to home. Plus, most of them are valid through Labor Day Weekend, so no excuses.
Hawaii
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Gorgeous tropical beaches, soft Hawaiian music, and a 100 percent chance of shave ice? Yes, please! This travel package lets you visit not one but two of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu and Maui. You’ll get airfare from San Diego to Oahu (with a return trip from Maui), three nights in Waikiki, three nights along Ka'anapali Beach, flights between the two islands, and daily breakfast at the Oahu hotel, from $825 per person.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Save money this summer by heading to the great American Southwest. The W Scottsdale Hotel is offering special rates from $179 a night, a savings of 73 percent off regular high season rates. You’ll get overnight accommodations at this luxe hotel, a W Scottsdale tote bag, sunblock and sunglasses, and a pitcher of Vitamin W, the hotel’s signature cocktail, to celebrate. Refer to promo code VITAMINW when booking this deal.
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St. Lucia
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Dreaming of the perfect Caribbean escape? Head to scenic St. Lucia, where you can save 65 percent on standard rates this summer at the Marigot Beach Club. Their Caramel Kiss Package starts at $99 a night and includes a spa treatment for two — caramel sugar scrub, chocolate facial, and caramel kiss pedicure, anyone? — and daily breakfast. Valid from Aug. 1-31, 2015.
Williamsburg, Va.
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Pack up the family and head to historic Williamsburg, home to several vacation specials this summer. Offers include accommodations at the Best Western Historic Area with breakfast and two passes to Busch Gardens Williamsburg from $99.99 a night (available now through Sept. 7), and savings on stays of at least two nights at the Days Hotel Busch Gardens Area from $69.99 a night including complimentary daily breakfast (valid now through Oct. 31), among others.
Puerto Rico
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Picture yourself lounging on the beach listening to the waves crash in the distance, fruity drink in hand. Spend some time exploring Puerto Rico at your own pace with this travel package to San Juan that includes ocean view accommodations at La Concha Resort, a Renaissance Resort located in San Juan’s trendy Condado neighborhood; and daily breakfast buffet for two at the resort’s Ocean Café Restaurant among other perks. From $186 a night with a two-night minimum stay required.
Germany and Austria
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Take on the Danube Bicycle Path from Passau to Vienna—great for children and families because of its downward flow, picturesque villages, and scenic landscapes. This land-only travel package includes an eight-day bike rental; seven nights’ accommodations in three-star guesthouses, inns, and hotels along the trail in Germany and Austria; daily luggage transfer service (so you don’t have to pedal with your bags weighing you down — love it!); from $700 per person. Mention promo code BT415DBP when you book by Oct. 17, 2015.
Cancun
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Cancún is calling: you can save up to 57 percent on a stay at The Pyramid at Grand Oasis, a swanky beachside family-friendly all-inclusive resort, now through Labor Day. Rates start at just $124 per person per night (based on double occupancy) and you’ll have access to Cirque du Soleil-style shows, gourmet restaurants, and get to chill out in Cancún’s longest pool.
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Orlando
Planning to check out Orlando’s legendary theme parks this summer? Save by staying at the Hilton Orlando, where family-friendly rooms start at $109 a night and give you access to special kid-friendly glow-in-the-dark games and other poolside activities now through Labor Day.
London and Paris
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Your dream summer trip to Europe just got even more affordable. The U.S. dollar is the strongest it’s been in years, and thanks to this epic summer sale, you can save 20 percent when you stay at Generator’s London and Paris hostels — rates start at just $86 for a private room for two, or from about $26 per person for a dorm-style bed. The best part: Generator Hostels are designed to look more like boutique hotels and offer a variety of fun activities — from pub crawls to game and movie nights — to help you get to know your fellow travelers. Valid through Aug. 31, 2015.
New York
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No New York City vacation is complete without a trip to the Empire State Building, and this hotel package deal from the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel actually includes two tickets to the top! You’ll also get overnight accommodations and breakfast for two at Sky Lounge, from $169 a night, plus hotel taxes of about 14.75 percent.
Argentina
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Tango enthusiasts, rejoice! Brush up those dancing shoes and head south to Buenos Aires with this land-only vacation package that gives you 10 nights in three different Argentinian locales; guided city tours and a dinner tango show in Buenos Aires; guided excursions to Humahuaca Gorge, Salta’s Salt Flats, Calchaqui Valley, and local wineries in Cafayate; and the chance to view Iguazú Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides among other perks; from $2,210 per person.
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Australia
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Talk about a dream vacation. Get ready to visit the land down under — and the country that served as the beautiful backdrop for popular movies like Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit — affordably. This vacation package to Sydney and Auckland gives you airfare from L.A. to Sydney, with a return trip from Auckland; flights between cities, three nights’ accommodations at the Mercure Sydney Airport; three nights’ accommodations at Rydges Auckland; and daily breakfast; from $1,682 per person.
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