| You've seen the news and read the stories. Gas prices getting higher. Hotel rates on the rise. Passports delayed. Air travel is a mess with delays, limited crews, full planes, security waits.
The AAA auto and travel association found in its annual vacation costs survey that lodging costs have increased 8% over last year due to higher demand and higher energy and wage expenses.
According to Joel Widzer, travel columnist for MSNBC.com, these factors aren't a deterrent to travel in the summer as that is often the only season that some people, especially families, can travel.
In fact, according to a travel study conducted for Expedia.com, 65% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation, but fewer are taking 2 week vacations and most are now opting for long weekends.
One of the great aspects of renting a resort condo is that you can save money on food, can get last minute deals and there are often full amenities beyond those offered by a hotel.
If you are trying to rent or sell your timeshare condo, this may be the perfect time for those families seeking to go away for a long weekend!!
Visit www.MyResortNetwork.com/search-vacation-rentals/ to see if there are any weeks for rent in a desired location for your next trip.
Visit www.MyResortNetwork.com to post your timeshare for rent or for sale and let us do the marketing for you!
Mr. Widzer from MSNBC.com provided some cost-savings tips in one of his recent columns:
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Shorten the trip. Instead of taking a seven-day vacation, limit it to four or five nights, saving on food, car rentals and other related costs.
• Have patience and wait for deals. Travel providers have raised prices in anticipation of a record number of summer travelers. If these expectations are not met, look for prices to drop and specials to appear.
• Think short distances. While many airlines have increased fares on popular long-distance routes, many have reduced fares on shorter routes.
• Cash in your miles. Now might be the time to use those miles you've been saving.
• Look local. Think of the opportunities in your own backyard. If you're in Baltimore, take a weekend and explore the Inner Harbor. If you're in Philadelphia, revisit the museums and the Liberty Bell.
 
Visit www.myresortnetwork.com/search-vacation-rentals to see if there are any weeks for rent in a desired location for your next trip.
Visit www.MyResortNetwork.com to post your timeshare for rent or for sale and let us do the marketing for you!
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