In late summer, as kids start to go back to school and demand falls, travelers will find great promotions and deals starting early in the month of August.
We've taken a look at U.S. and Caribbean beach destinations that offer the best value for late-summer travel this year.
Here's what we found, and what it will cost you to get to some of these bargain beaches from Chicago.
East Coast:
Myrtle Beach, SC - Average Hotel Rates: $139/night
Wilmington, NC - Average Hotel Rates: $82/night
South:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Average Hotel Rates: $107/night
St. Petersburg, FL - Average Hotel Rates: $116/night
Caribbean:
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - Average Hotel Rates: $130/night
San Juan, Puerto Rico - $151/night
Cayman Islands - $155/night
West:
Monterey - $165/night
Oahu - $166/night
San Diego - $169/night
Laguna Beach - $177/night
Deals from Chicago:
Chicago to Myrtle Beach, SC
Airfare + 5 Nights at the 4-star Anderson Ocean Club & Spa
$661 per person (first week in Aug, depart on Mon)
One bedroom suite, condo property w/ full kitchen, washer/dryer
Beachfront hotel, lazy river, outdoor pool bar, every unit has views of the Atlantic
Chicago to Grand Cayman Island
Airfare + 5 Nights at the 4-Star Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort
$898 per person (first week in Aug, depart on Mon)
AAA Four Diamond property on Seven Mile beach, spa, 4 restaurants
Chicago to San Diego
Airfare + 5 Nights at the 4-Star Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina + Car Rental
$858 per person (first week in Aug, depart on Mon)
3 pools, 5 restaurants, spectacular panoramic views of the city and bay
Great location in downtown San Diego w/ easy access to major beaches and attractions
