Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season, which means tens of thousands of travelers will be driving, flying or hoofing it to the nearest beach to enjoy the sand and surf this weekend. But, what if you don’t have a ton of money to burn in the warm California/Hawaii/Florida/Texas sun?
Here are some tips to help you spend quality family time at your favorite beach without breaking the bank:
Bundle: Travel aggregate sites always offer red-hot deals this time of year. Popular websites such as Expedia and Orbitz are currently featuring major discounts to prime beach vacation destinations via travel packages that bundle airfare, hotel and car rental. By bundling multiple services you pay one low price that can save you up to 75 percent off rack rates, depending on the dates of travel and length of stay.
Cheap eats: Eating out can really add up especially if you are visiting tourist hot spots such as California and Hawaii. If you have a large clan, skip the traditional sit-down restaurants and opt to eat at more affordable food trucks and carts. These mobile diners pepper the beaches of L.A., San Diego and Honolulu. A typical meal sells for five dollars, and will leave you and your wallet full.
Military discounts: Memorial Day is primetime to take advantage of military travel discounts. From airfare to car rental, thousands of companies across the country offer money-saving discounts to retired and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard. Hawaii, California, and Texas have some of the most generous military discount programs in the world, which makes visiting the beach-friendly locales more than affordable for the men and women who help preserve our personal freedoms. For example, Oahu’s Hale Koa Hotel, located near famed Waikiki Beach, offers rooms at 50 percent off to active-duty and retired military personnel.
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