Live Large for Less this Labor Day
Labor Day is almost here, so why not blow off a few extra days of work and take off to someplace amazing. Kayak.com can help the fruits of your labor go a little bit further with 4 trip ideas for less than a $1000. Maine events. The Old Port of Portland Maine has everything you could possibly want in a vacation. Long stretches of beautiful beaches, seaside haunts, fall foliage, quaint restaurants, shopping and charming bed and breakfasts. Art aficionado? Art Snob? Art Garfunkle? From 5-8pm every first Friday of the month you’ll find free self-guided walking tours of local art galleries, art studios, museums and hip art venues. For more free eye candy, hit the downtown district and browse the galleries, antique stores and scenic waterfront. Right now, somewhere at the bottom of the Atlantic, there’s a Maine Lobster with your name on it. Fresh blueberries and local fiddlehead ferns are also in season, so make sure to save room in your budget (and your stomach) for the local fare.
Deals gone wild in Cancun. With the endless number of resorts, you can chill out in Cancun at a great place for a great price. Don your bikini or trunks (no man thongs please), hit Cancun’s beautiful beaches and lose that farmer tan. Got a bit of an Indiana Jones, um, jones? Explore the Mayan ruins and ecological parks of Xcaret and Xel-Ha. Or channel Cousteau at Garrafon where you’ll find great snorkeling and diving in amazing natural reefs. There are also great jungle tours and jeep tours in Cancun for you adventurous types. Want to see a guy fight an animal? No, it’s not a new show on Fox. We’re talking about checking out an authentic Mexican bullfight. And don’t forget to sample the tequila while you’re here. Just don’t eat the worm. Seriously, bad things happen when you eat the worm. Very bad things.
Get more bang for your Baht in Bangkok. Bangkok, Thailand is a great city to do on the cheap. $50 a day goes a long way if you know what you’re doing. Can you live without turn down service and a Jacuzzi in your bathroom? Then chose local lodging and hostels over expensive hotels. Restaurants with English menus are for tourists. You’re a world traveler! Street vendors will give you a real taste of Thailand for just a few Baht. There are great views from the top of the 90-story Baiyoke Tower II. And you can work your bartering magic at the floating market and Chatuchak Weekend Market. You can even get your groove on for free; local parks hold free concerts on the weekend.
Yellowstone for less green. Why stay in a 4 star hotel when you can sleep under a trillion stars camping in Yellowstone National Park. Just make sure you call ahead and reserve a space or you’ll end up pitching a fit instead of a tent. The amazing views of Montana’s Mountains don’t cost a thing, neither do hiking, biking, fishing, or checking out the local wildlife. Be sure to see Old Faithful, a natural wonder that is as amazing as it is punctual. And go all wild west at Fort Yelllowstone Bannock Indian Trail and Tower Roosevelt Buffalo Ranch. After a few days living the cowboy way in Yellowstone, you’ll be saying “Why can’t I quit you?”
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Yours in the labor of love that is finding your great Labor Day travel deals,
Steve and Paul, Kayak.com co-founders