Affordable Summer Getaways

1. Sanibel Island, FL/$610 per person

This naturally beautiful island just outside Ft. Myers is world renowned for its shelling, and is the outdoor lover's paradise with nature reserves, wildlife all around, and over 70 golf course in the area.

Round trip airfare from Chicago + 5 Nights at the 5-Star South Seas Island Resort

$610 per person - mid-July

2. Galena, IL, $ 139/night

This historic town is the perfect close-to-home getaway for a short weekend away, or a long week full with the family.

Filled with antique shops, restaurants, beautiful scenery and outdoor activities galore, from horseback riding to golf.

Rooms in June from $139/night on orbitz.com or visit eagleridge.com

3. Park City, Utah/$516 per person

Summer is one of the most beautiful times of year to visit the mountains

Park City is just a 35 minute drive from the Salt Lake City Airport and home to many outdoor activities, and the U.S. Olympic Training Center, which visitors can tour

Roundtrip airfare + 5 Nights at the 5-Star Sundial Lodge at The Canyons

$516 per person - mid June

4. Dublin, Ireland/$1100 per person

The strong dollar coupled with a year-over-year summer decline in airfare prices means this is the summer to take that European vacation that's been out of reach for years.

Stay in historic Dublin and take day trips to some of Ireland's beautiful country villages and amazing sites.

Round trip airfare from Chicago + 5 Nights in a 4-star hotel

$1,100 per person - early June thru August

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