Instead of spending money on going on a vacation to another state or country, find activities and places to relax in-state or near your own home, which will ultimately save you plenty of money overall. Visit famous or local art and history museums, watch a special theater show or go to a local concert while staying in a hotel for the weekend. Visit your state's busiest city to try new restaurants and venues while staying close to home.
Depending on your budget, renting a vacation home is possible to split the costs between your travelling group, making the holiday vacation even less expensive. Vacation home rentals are available in all states, and in some areas out of the country as well. Some websites, such as Home Away and Vacation Rentals, allow visitors to browse for vacation rentals by state and budget, making finding the ideal rental home even simpler. You can also visit a local travel agent to find local homes for rent as well as out of state houses.
Visiting a big city can be a great time to experience new venues and try new foods as well as simply explore. Whether you live in a state with a large city or you have the capability to visit another state to stay in a big city, you have plenty of options on transportation and accommodation. Visiting a large city generally means the use of your own transportation is not necessarily needed, and many places will be within walking distance of one another. While visiting the city, stay at a hotel, check out local concerts and browse street art and special events.
If you live in an area close to a lake or a beach, head to it with a group of your friends for a relaxing and rejuvinating holiday vacation. If the area around you is chilly or not exactly swimming weather, dress warmer to play sports along the beach, such as Frisbee and volleyball. You can also rent a campsite near a beach in some areas to stay longer than a day. Purchase food for the grill (such as corn on the cob, steak, burgers, chicken and even shrimp) to enjoy a barbecue while outdoors on the beach.
