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The Coolest, Most Overlooked Vacation Destinations for the Summer

by jessica on Sat, 2011-07-23 05:00


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It has been one hot summer! If you want to get away from the heat, MyWeather.com has hand-picked 7 domestic destinations (and the unassuming activities that make them cool) that are often overlooked when planning a summer vacation.

The following locations were chosen based on consistent and appealing summer weather, awesome attractions and an array of other appeals that offer something for all types of travelers:

• Breckenridge, Colorado – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: This winter wonderland is more than just a ski town boasting 300 days of sunshine annually with activities to keep you busy all year long. Breckenridge Fun Park features scenic gondola and ski lift rides – 2 miles high – along with plenty of hiking, whitewater rafting, and picturesque views of the Continental Divide.

• Upper Peninsula, Michigan – Average July High: 73 Degrees F
What's cool about it: With more than 150 waterfalls, 40 lighthouses, and a terrain that's perfect for camping, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities, Upper Peninsula boasts 1,700 miles of shoreline along three of the nation's five Great Lakes. Want to be adventurous? Try taking a glass-bottom shipwreck boat tour.Read more

Top Five Summer Savings Destinations


Australia

The summer travel season is coming up. You could spend hours online researching different locations or you can check out Travelzoo's top five summer savings destinations for 2010. Here they are:

Australia and New Zealand: Travelzoo deal experts have seen an increase in affordable airfare and vacation packages to both destinations, especially for May through August, which is winter Down Under. No need to pack a parka, though, as the average July temperature for Cairns, Australia is 78 degrees Fahrenheit and for Auckland, New Zealand is 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Demand in winter is lower, resulting in better deals. For example, Travelzoo recently published a 6-night Australia and New Zealand package for travel April through June, including air and hotel, for $999 per person.

The Bahamas: Quick and affordable flights make the Bahamas a perfect destination for a weekend beach getaway. Since summer is shoulder season for the Bahamas, an influx of aggressive airfare, cruise and vacation deals makes this string of 700 islands easily accessible and affordable for travelers looking for a quick and sunny weekend escape.Read more

Spring Travel Deals

We're all sick of hearing the depressing news about the economy, so why not take a vacation? It may sound like the last feasible thing to do as we're all trying to cut down on spending. But with many travel destinations slashing prices and offering added value to their lodging, a quick getaway might be just the ticket to relax and recharge. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center in Ohio, Lake Quinault Lodge in Washington and Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado are destinations offering great specials this spring:


Shenandoah National ParkShenandoah National Park Lodging's "Early Bird Special" offers $104 room rate – more than 30 percent in savings – on traditional lodging at Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge on Mondays through Thursdays and includes breakfast for two. Everyone comes to Shenandoah for the fall foliage, but locals in the area say spring – with the abundant wildflowers and no crowds – is the best time to visit this park.

And one of the best ways to visit Shenandoah National Park is with friends. For women, taking a trip with the girls can be the perfect way to escape the stresses of everyday life and come back feeling ready to take on the world again. This season, Shenandoah National Park Lodging is inviting women to grab a girlfriend, leave their Blackberries behind (okay, maybe not, but at least turn off work email!) and explore the serene panoramic views and unique wildlife that the park has to offer with the Girlfriend Getaway package. Read more

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