HappyGrace Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) He desperately needs a vacation on a warm beach-so burned out. He has not taken a whole week's vacation since our honeymoon 15 yrs ago! (he just takes long wkends, etc) This would be a surprise for his early June bday, but we are SUPER short on funds. I'm not sure we can even do it, but I thought I'd ask around here how cheap we could get away with it, possible locations, etc. Because of not bringing the kids, we could prbly only stay away 5 days. We'd drop the kids with my mom in Albany, NY, so we'd be traveling from there. I thought of Cape Cod, etc, because we could drive and it would be cheaper that way, but it won't be warm enough there. Anywhere further south (Myrtle Beach, etc) than that might be too long a drive for that short time period. (Although if we drive, we could take the kids too and maybe stay a whole week so that's not totally ruled out, but I'd love to whisk him away somewhere.) Where could we fly/stay for super cheap? Should I try to get a package deal, and if so, where should I look online? The thing that started me thinking about this was an ad came up on my yahoo home page for 3 days in Mexico for $469 or something. I don't think we could afford more than that, but I'd like to get 5 days if possible. Any ideas?! I don't even know where to start. I'm open for any suggestions of possible locations OR websites to look at for cheap trips. I know of Priceline.com from hearing the ad on TV, but I want something where I can look at rock bottom deals and pick one. I don't care where we go as long as it's warm there with a nice ocean beach! Edited April 19, 2012 by HappyGrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I don't know about places to stay, but if you are flexible about dates, you can fly on allegiant air to Florida for really cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I like to check the package deals from the different airlines. Not sure what airport you are flying out of but you can get cheap cheap packages to Las Vegas (no beach but nice pools) and usually Florida is affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Not sure if it would be an option for you, but could you get a deal on a cruise? Sometimes if you're willing to book fairly last minute, you can get some great deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 These all sound like great ideas! (except the cruise-unfortunately he has never been interested in taking one) Where would I get more info about each of them? Like say I wanted to look into finding the cheapest deals to Florida; where would I look for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 We've found some great deals on this site: http://www.travelzoo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) I like to check the package deals from the different airlines. Not sure what airport you are flying out of but you can get cheap cheap packages to Las Vegas (no beach but nice pools) and usually Florida is affordable. I was thinking the same. Vegas deals can get pretty cheap. The pools are great. We recently stayed at the Aria, and got a fabulous room upgrade with a sunken tub and the most amazing view. I got a wonderful massage in a pool -side Cabana. Very private, and had wine served before. I almost fell asleep.:D I was one relaxed girl and that made dh happy. :) I wouldn't take kids to Vegas (I know people do, but if I did, I would not leave the hotel or pool area. No way would I be walking my kids on the strip.) You really can just see a show, hang out in and by the pool, chill and be together. You don't have to walk the strip. The Bellagio is enough. Shops, pools, resturants, a show. You don't have to leave the hotel, or even go in the casino. I've known people to do Vegas for under $500 for a long weekend. Cheaper, if it's 110 degrees in the shade. ;) That's the only reason I mention Vegas. The Bellagio is my fav hotel, and deals should be coming up after spring break. You could see the Cirque Ocean show there. It's amazing. Cape Cod in June is nice. Have you considered Nantucket? There is a hotel called Beachsider there that is extremely reasonable. (Now that I am thinkiong about it, I may have the name a little off. I'll check. It's right in the middle of everything and they often have excellent deals.) ETA: The hotel in Nantuket is called The Beachside. It's actually a motel, but very nice, with a nice pool. Everything in Nantuket is pretty. They have very strict building codes, and other architectual rules. No garish colors allowed. No big signs etc. There's not even a McDonald's on the island. Nearly every street looks like a postcard. Edited April 19, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I don't know how how 'cheap' you're trying to go, but Michigan has lots of beaches, and you could drive there in a day from Albany. It's not very hot here in June; a quick google seach tells me the average temp is about 76 in MI in June. If you'd like more info, pm me. It's pretty different from what everyone else has been suggesting, so I'm not sure if it's the way you wanna go. But I know of a nice little town on Lake Huron where you could rent a place right on the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I love JetBlue, a bargain airline which flies to Cancun http://www.jetblue.com/ . Their vacation packages are also worth a check (I stayed in Orlando for four nights last year for $100 more than the cost of a flight.) I detest Spirit Airlines (AWFUL customer service!!!), but it may be worth a look.... Right now, along the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum), I am fairly confident good hotel deals can be had (There is a mass exodus after Easter holiday....). I have had good hotel luck with Hotwire and "name your price" Priceline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The Jersey shore should be warm enough by then and you might get a good price if school's still in session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Education Explorers Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 If you want mega-cheap, you might want to consider camping on the beach. If you have access to a camper, RV or tent you could be right on the beach and stay extremely economically. Here is a site that lists several beaches on which you can camp from NC all the way down to FL. http://www.beach-camping-parks.com/beach-camping-parks-atlantic-ocean-continued.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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