Where to Go for Cheap This Summer?

[On the Road]

I've been doing background research for a vacation this summer with my 16-year-old daughter, and can't believe the air prices. She has expressed a desire to go to Greece or Russia, but I told her we can only do it if the cost is reasonable, and so far it isn't. We can go downscale once inside the country, but this year, the cost of getting there is the problem.

Summer air fares to almost all international destinations are at least $11-1200 plus taxes, making the total air fare over $2,500. Add to that the reduced purchasing power of the dollar and the total is going to be in the $5,000 range. That is just too much. I would really like to keep it to about $3,000.

The Czech Republic and Croatia might work. China is cheap and could be an option if a Chinese travel agent can provide better air prices. Travel to South America is like Europe except for Venezuela and Peru -- for some reason those countries are about half the cost of other destinations. She loves Canada but has been there a couple of times.

Just wondering if anyone else has thoughts or experiences. Is these any chance the situaion will change in the next six months?

[raccoon]

1. Canada? nt

[tinfoilinfor2005]

2. I have always traveled with

goaheadtours.com

I've found the prices very affordable and the service that they offer is outstanding. Check them out. The price includes airfare, hotels and at least one meal a day.

[Eurobabe]

3. Check out gotoday.com

I've travelled many times with them, with my daughters who are now 23 & 25. We had the best time on their trips, they give you vouchers for everything, and you can upgrade for day trips buy them in advance. We went to London 2X with them, when the poud was about 1.41 USD. Those were the days.

As to wondering if the "situation" will change anytime soon? Ha! Only if B/C are impeached and we get a new leader who can turn the debt and the dollar around in 6 mos. I don't see that happening. Asshat has dug the US into a might deep hole, financially this will take years to correct.

Have fun! :hi:

[JCMach1]

4. Turkey... hotels are dead cheap

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