Here's the thing. I've been dreaming about wandering through sun-drenched Italian piazzas and sipping wine in a French countryside café for years. The pictures looked perfect, the itinerary was mostly ...

Costs are up, for travel expenses and otherwise, and some Americans say they won’t take a vacation in summer 2023 due to inflation. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...

Whether you’ve got kids out of school, grandkids visiting, or just need a break from routine that doesn’t break the bank, there’s plenty of frugal fun to be had. Here are my favorite cheap summer trip ...

Summer has a way of testing even the most disciplined budgets. It’s very easy to drain your wallet and lose track of your spending when you are focused on various summer activities: travel plans, ...

According to a recent report from Deloitte, 53% of Americans plan to take a leisure vacation during the summer, a 48% increase from 2024. The same report also noted that travelers were expected to ...

Summer’s spending temptations abound: Longer days, travel and camp for kids are just a few of the places our money ends up during the warm months. “We have expenses in summer that we might not have ...

Economic concerns and rising prices are causing many Americans to reconsider summer travel plans. While there are valid reasons to cancel a vacation, such as cost, crowds, or safety concerns, there ...

American families are prioritizing experiences over material goods this summer. Groupon offers deals on family-friendly activities to ease financial strain. The "Things To Do" category on Groupon has ...

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My mom and I took our first summer vacation to Lake Arrowhead in 1995. We loved it so much, we've gone back every summer since then. Going on the same vacation is low-stress and budget-friendly, and ...