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Are you thinking of taking a vacation but don't want to blow your budget? Trips can be expensive, but they don't have to be fun, relaxation, and enjoyment. There are a few things you'll need to think about when planning cheap vacations.

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Tour your environs

You don't have to go far to have a vacation. You can vacation in a place or have a staycation, and make plans to explore your city, town, or region on foot, by car, or bicycle. It may be that you live close to a National Park, lakes, rivers, and you always wanted to take your family and explore these places.

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Travel Off-Season

There are benefits to traveling off-season to your destination. By going off-season, you can avoid crowds, lines, fewer tourists, and have greater availability to explore. Determine what off-season may be as they differ by cities, countries, beaches, amusements, casinos (is there ever an off-season?), or skiing resorts.

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Off the beaten path

There are treasures to find when you go off the beaten path. Besides savings which are often considerable, it is an excellent way to explore cultures and towns chockful of beautiful surprises.

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Timeshare Vacation Rentals

Have you considered renting a timeshare for your vacation? A timeshare is a type of resort that divides ownership of vacation condos among multiple people. There are different resorts and retail chains to choose from and satisfy your needs.

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National Parks

Have you been to Yellowstone? Our country has breathtakingly beautiful National Parks. The parks are majestic and remind us that we are small parts of our universe. There are 423 national parks in the US, DC, and our territories, including 63 with Congressional protection.

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Camping

Enjoying the great outdoors is always a great way to have a cheap vacation with family or friends. Camping steadily grew before the pandemic and continued to experience strong growth. You can find a location with lakes, fishing, and hiking trailing.

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Book a trip with Costco

Are you a Costco fan? Their members in the US have access to exclusive discounted travel packages, cruises, hotels, rental cars, and limited deals. Just use your membership number to book travel services. There are savings for value-seeking travelers but want luxury.

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Last Minute Cruises

The pandemic has crushed the cruise liners as passengers have worried about the lack of social distancing. In recent years before the pandemic, getting a last-minute cruise has been an excellent way to snag a bargain for those who seek to cruise for a vacation.

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