Traveling to certain regions of the USA at peak times of the year can be uncomfortably expensive. But venture out in low season and you can find numerous ways to cut costs and still experience some of the most beautiful places in the world. Draw inspiration from the Lonely Planet top 5 "Destinations you thought you couldn't afford".
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1. Hawaii - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Hawaii may sound expensive, but swimming in the sea, relaxing on the beach and hiking are all completely free! Resist the expense of island hopping and cash in on cheap fares from the US at the end of the year.
2. Las Vegas - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Las Vegas can be downright cheap if you can resist temptation. Vegas lures in travelers with cheap hotel rooms, rental cars and vacation packages. Use this to your advantage.
3. New York City - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Visit the art galleries of Chelsea, absorb the exhibitions at the Fashion Institute of Technology, or lose yourself in the labyrinth of corridors in the New York Public Library.
4. Jackson Hole - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Hunt Spring wildflowers or witness the fall in Jackson Hole. Hostel accommodation is often the cheapest option, or vacation rentals or private rooms in local homes in low season. A big house with a large group is a great way to cut down on both lodging and food costs.
5. Martha’s Vineyard - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Leave the car behind on the mainland. Passenger rates on the Steamship Authority ferries are under $20 roundtrip. Buses connect all of the island towns seven days a week, for only $1.25 from one town to the next; a three-day pass for $18 lets you go anywhere without thinking about it. Even better rent a bike and explore at your leisure.
Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide >
Lonely Planet USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Lonely Planet USA
Gaze into the mile-deep chasm of the Grand Canyon, tap into the pulse of iconic cities like New York, or let sultry southern music and food stir your soul; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!
Covers New England, New York, the Mid-Atlantic, Florida, the South, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, California, Alaska, Hawaii,
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.
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| Truckstop in Montana (USA). Photo Chris Raven |
1. Hawaii - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Hawaii may sound expensive, but swimming in the sea, relaxing on the beach and hiking are all completely free! Resist the expense of island hopping and cash in on cheap fares from the US at the end of the year.
2. Las Vegas - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Las Vegas can be downright cheap if you can resist temptation. Vegas lures in travelers with cheap hotel rooms, rental cars and vacation packages. Use this to your advantage.
3. New York City - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Visit the art galleries of Chelsea, absorb the exhibitions at the Fashion Institute of Technology, or lose yourself in the labyrinth of corridors in the New York Public Library.
4. Jackson Hole - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Hunt Spring wildflowers or witness the fall in Jackson Hole. Hostel accommodation is often the cheapest option, or vacation rentals or private rooms in local homes in low season. A big house with a large group is a great way to cut down on both lodging and food costs.
5. Martha’s Vineyard - Lonely Planet (PDF)
- Leave the car behind on the mainland. Passenger rates on the Steamship Authority ferries are under $20 roundtrip. Buses connect all of the island towns seven days a week, for only $1.25 from one town to the next; a three-day pass for $18 lets you go anywhere without thinking about it. Even better rent a bike and explore at your leisure.
Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide >
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Lonely Planet USA
Gaze into the mile-deep chasm of the Grand Canyon, tap into the pulse of iconic cities like New York, or let sultry southern music and food stir your soul; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!
Covers New England, New York, the Mid-Atlantic, Florida, the South, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, California, Alaska, Hawaii,
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.
Join the Raven brothers on four epic overland adventures across the USA, Russia, Black Sea and South America!
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