Not-to-Far Away Places to Escape the Cold

If you are unfortunate to live in the northern parts of the United States, you have to suffer through many months of cold weather before you can enjoy the summer again. Fall can be nice, but cold and snowy times are lurking. However, flights to areas in the south can be quick and relatively inexpensive. There, you can find places to escape the cold when it does strike.

Florida is great most of the year, and is the focus of many deals that airlines offer. You can go to Orlando for fun, but many beach areas near Miami, the keys, and Tampa are excellent escapes from the cold up north. In the winter months cold fronts can make it down here even, but most of the year it is summer-like. Even when cold air masses make it into the deep south, they don’t last as long and are relatively milder. Chances are, you can get a flight down and enjoy some sunshine for a few days.

There is always Southern California too. In places like LA and San Diego, it is warm almost all year and the temperatures are fairly constant most of the time. The chances of a rainy day are also much slimmer than most other places. You can find yourself on one of many beaches that line the coast, as there are many of them. Gulf Coast destinations also offer warmth for more months out of the year than up north, except that during the winter months, extreme cold fronts can sweep through the northern Gulf areas and make it pretty miserable at times.

If you want a sure bet, look into Caribbean island destinations where it never gets cold. There are places to escape the cold here that are warm, the palm trees grow, and the water is comfortable and clear year-round. The best part is, depending on where you live of course, is that the flights are not very long and are subject to nice deals.

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Off Season Travel: Getting to Your Dream Destination

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One of the best strategies for having a quality vacation on the cheap is to travel in the off season. The benefits are measurable in terms of time and money saved. It’s easy to begin planning an affordable getaway to a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting.

First, pick the place you want to go. Then, do some research to find out when this locale is really hot and happening. That’s exactly when you don’t want to go. High season is when hotels and airlines charge outrageous rates because people are willing to pay them!

Maybe you’ve always wanted to visit Cape Cod. However, you know that accommodations are expensive, even more so if you want to stay near the beach. Many tourists head to this part of Massachusetts during the narrow window when the air and ocean water are warm. It’s literally a handful of weeks each year. If a rollicking beach vacation is what you want, then choose another destination. Go to Cape Cod to watch the sea oats wave in the wind, peek into quaint shops, and stumble upon intimate restaurants. Bonus: There’s no long wait for a table in the off season. Stay in towns like Falmouth, Hyannis, or Provincetown in late April, May, September, or early October. You can still stroll along the beautiful beaches–you just might need to wear a sweater. If you get giddy imagining a romantic stay at a seaside inn, then an off season vacation to Cape Cod is for you.

If you’re craving a sizzling beach experience, head to Miami, Florida in July or August. The summer heat sends most tourists running. So, hotels offer ridiculously low rates, and air transportation to Miami and nearby Fort Lauderdale is downright cheap. Even though it’s an off time for the city, there’s no shortage of eye candy on South Beach. Enjoy a leisurely walk down Collins Avenue without having to fight the crowds. You can easily beat the heat with frequent dips in the ocean or pool. Discover how affordable popular destinations can be when you travel in the off season.

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