Timing is everything when it comes to you basking in summer vacation savings this year at the top 10 most popular tourist destinations, says TripAdvisor, a travel planning and booking site.
TripAdvisor revealed its 2016 Summer Vacation Value Report, based on booking interest, along with the average one-week vacation costs for hotels, airfare, meals and tours. The seasonal report helps travelers discover savings at popular travel destinations by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, highly rated value hotels and popular attractions.
“A recent TripAdvisor survey found that 88 percent of U.S. respondents are planning to vacation this summer, up 6 percent from those who took a summer trip last year,” said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. “According to booking interest on TripAdvisor, the top 10 destinations for U.S. travelers this summer are a split between domestic and international destinations.”
If you’re planning a summer trip, you can save 16 percent on average when traveling to the popular spots during the least expensive summer week compared with the peak time, Ferencsik said.
TripAdvisor’s estimates of average costs are for a one-week trip including a seven-night hotel stay, roundtrip airfare from the domestic United States, three restaurant meals per day and two tours.
With six of the 10 least expensive summer weeks starting on Aug. 22, late August proves to be a budget-friendly time to visit these popular destinations, TripAdvisor says.
Its Top 10, including least expensive week to visit, a value hotel and average nightly rate bookable through TripAdvisor, and area’s top attraction:
1. Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 15-21
Approximate cost for the week: $2,050 (13 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: The Carriage House, nightly rate of $127.
Popular attraction: Blue Man Group; tickets start at $90 per person.
2. Cancun, Mexico, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $2,222 (16 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Hotel & Suites Nader, nightly rate of $50.
Popular attraction: Mayan Ruins of Tulum, tours start at $50 per person.
3. Orlando, Florida, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $1,733 (13 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Drury Inn & Suites Orlando, nightly rate of $138.
Popular attraction: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, tickets start at $53 per person.
4. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $2,848 (10 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Alsol Luxury Village, nightly rate of $204.
Popular attraction: HorsePlay Punta Cana, tours start at $84 per person.
5. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $1,812 (26 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Dayton House Resort, nightly rate of $176.
Popular attraction: Legends In Concert, tickets start at $40 per person.
6. New York City, June 27-July 3
Approximate cost for the week: $3,092 (10 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: NobleDEN Hotel, nightly rate of $317.
Popular attraction: Top of the Rock Observation Deck; tickets start at $30 per person.
7. London, England, Aug. 1-7
Approximate cost for the week: $3,788 (10 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Luna & Simone Hotel, nightly rate of $206.
Popular attraction: The London Eye, skip-the-line tickets start at $45 per person.
8. Destin, Florida, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $2,320 (25 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, nightly rate of $219.
Popular attraction: Yellow Sailboat Sailing Tours, start at $250 per group.
9. Paris, France, Aug. 8-14
Approximate cost for the week: $3,111 (25 percent below summer peak).
Value hotel: Grand Hotel Francais, nightly rate of $177.
Popular attraction: City Segway Tours – Paris; tickets start at $68 per person.
10. Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Aug. 22-28
Approximate cost for the week: $2,212 (10 percent— below summer peak).
Value hotel: La Pasion Hotel Boutique, nightly rate of $118.
Popular attraction: Cenote Chaak Tun underground pool; tours start at $30 per person.
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