10 budget summer vacations
It's not too late to plan a summer vacation.
TripAdvisor, the travel booking and review site, recently revealed the top 10 value summer vacation destinations, along with the least expensive week to visit, highly-rated value hotels, inexpensive places to eat and free attractions.
"Ninety percent of U.S. respondents are planning a getaway this summer according to a recent survey, said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications for TripAdvisor. Travelers appear eager to take advantage of the strong U.S. dollar by planning trips abroad, as six of the 10 most-searched destinations on TripAdvisor for summer travel are located outside the United States."
Take a look at the 10 budget summer vacation ideas.
Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
When to visit: early June
Value hotel: Desert Rose Resort average nightly summer rate of $128
Value restaurant: Grand Lux Cafe entrees $10 to $15
Free attraction: Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
When to visit: Aug. 24-30
Value hotel: Best Western Plus Grand Strand Inn & Suites average nightly summer rate of $163
Value restaurant: Simply Southern Smokehouse Dinner buffet $10
Free attraction: Grand Strand
Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida
When to visit: Aug. 17-23
Value hotel: The Point Orlando Resort average nightly summer rate of $118
Value restaurant: Yellow Dog Eats entrees $9 to $13
Free attraction: Lake Eola Park
Cancun, Mexico

Cancun, Mexico
When to visit: Aug. 24-30
Value hotel: Mallorca Hotel & Suites average nightly summer rate of $89
Value restaurant: Pik Nik entrees $5 to $10
Free attraction: Playa Delfines
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
When to visit: Aug. 24-30
Value hotel: The MT Hotel average nightly summer rate of $94
Value restaurant: Balicana entrees $8.50 to $11
Free attraction: Bavaro Beach
Paris, France

Paris, France
When to visit: Aug. 3-10
Value hotel: New Orient Hotel average nightly summer rate of $163
Value restaurant: Au Forum entrees $7.50 to $12
Free attraction: Luxembourg Gardens
New York City, New York

New York City, New York
When to visit: June 29-July 5
Value hotel: Chelsea Lodge average nightly summer rate of $184
Value restaurant: Hummus Place entrees $9 to $14
Free attraction: The High Line
London, England

London, England
When to visit: Aug. 17-23
Value hotel: The Hide London average nightly summer rate of $157
Value restaurant: Bunnychow snack-sized entrees $6 to $7.50
Free attraction: St. James' Park
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
When to visit: Aug. 24-30
Value hotel: Luna Blue Hotel average nightly summer rate of $83
Value restaurant: Kaxapa Factory entrees $4.50 to $5.50
Free attraction: Boca Paila
Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy
When to visit: Aug. 24-30
Value hotel: Hotel Re di Roma average nightly summer rate of $92
Value restaurant: NOI Nuova Osteria Italiana entrees $11 to $16
Free attraction: Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
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