The FINANCIAL — TripAdvisor on May 5 revealed its Summer Vacation Value Report, a resource identifying the top 10 destinations for U.S. travelers this summer, along with the average one-week costs for hotels, airfare, and meals.
The report also helps travelers discover summer savings at these destinations, by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, highly-rated value hotels, inexpensive eateries and outstanding free attractions, according to TripAdvisor.
“Ninety percent of U.S. respondents are planning a getaway this summer according to a recent TripAdvisor survey,” said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications for TripAdvisor. “Travelers appear eager to take advantage of the strong U.S. dollar by planning trips abroad, as six of the 10 most-searched destinations on TripAdvisor for summer travel are located outside the U.S.”
“Travelers can find value toward the end of August, when prices tend to dip below their mid-summer peak,” continued Ferencsik. “Those looking to find a bargain on accommodations can compare prices and save up to 30 percent when they book a hotel on TripAdvisor.”
Summer Vacation Value Itineraries
1. Las Vegas, Nevada
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 1 – 7: $1,833
Value Hotel: Desert Rose Resort – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $128
Value Restaurant: Grand Lux Café – Entrees $10 – $15
Free Attraction: Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio
2. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 24 – 30: $1,706
Value Hotel: BEST WESTERN PLUS Grand Strand Inn & Suites – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $163
Value Restaurant: Simply Southern Smokehouse – Dinner buffet $10
Free Attraction: Grand Strand
3. Orlando, Florida
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 17 – 23: $1,556
Value Hotel: The Point Orlando Resort – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $118
Value Restaurant: Yellow Dog Eats – Entrees $9 – $13
Free Attraction: Lake Eola Park
4. Cancun, Mexico
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 24 – 30: $1,729
Value Hotel: Mallorca Hotel & Suites – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $89
Value Restaurant: Pik Nik – Entrees $5 – $10
Free Attraction: Playa Delfines
5. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 24 – 30: $2,679
Value Hotel: The MT Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $94
Value Restaurant: Balicana – Entrees $8.50 – $11
Free Attraction: Bavaro Beach
6. Paris, France
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 3 – 10: $2,920
Value Hotel: New Orient Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $163
Value Restaurant: Au Forum – Entrees $7.50 – $12
Free Attraction: Luxembourg Gardens
7. New York City, New York
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: June 29 – July 5: $2,922
Value Hotel: Chelsea Lodge – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $184
Value Restaurant: Hummus Place – Entrees $9 – $14
Free Attraction: The High Line
8. London, England
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 17 – 23: $3,732
Value Hotel: The Hide London – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $157
Value Restaurant: Bunnychow – Snack-sized entrees $6 – $7.50
Free Attraction: St. James’s Park
9. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 24 – 30: $1,789
Value Hotel: Luna Blue Hotel – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $83
Value Restaurant: Kaxapa Factory – Entrees $4.50 – $5.50
Free Attraction: Boca Paila
10. Rome, Italy
Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit: August 24 – 30: $2,935
Value Hotel: Hotel Re di Roma – Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly summer rate of: $92
Value Restaurant: NOI Nuova Osteria Italiana – Entrees $11 – $16
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