Cheap beach destinations?
10 bargain beach getaways
Is it true, there are really cheap beach destinations? MSNBC seems to think so, having been convinced by an article with an accompanying slideshow that was originally prepared by Forbes. This brief beach roundup sends you to the west coast of Florida and to its southern islands, the eastern tip of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Belize. No surprises here, but enough information on flights, hotels, activities, and the general feel of the place to jumpstart your planning (or maybe just dreaming).
Although the trees are starting to leaf out in parts of the country and early spring bulbs are bursting through the soil, there's still time for a quick get-away before the change in seasons has squashed your motivation to escape.
"Are you so desperate for a warm and sunny escape -- and so convinced it's beyond your means -- that you've settled for tanning-salon sessions and homemade piņa coladas?Really, now: Jetting off to a sandy slice of heaven doesn't have to send you to the poorhouse. There are plenty of budget-minded locales that are light on your wallet, but still heavy on balmy temperatures, swaying palm trees and beautiful beaches..."
