Cheaper Luxury Vacations
The cheapest times to visit expensive spots
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We all know by now the value of thinking outside the box. So apply that maxim to planning your vacation. MSNBC offers some money-saving advice on when to visit several pricey holiday hot spots.
"If you want to visit such hot getaways as Hawaii, Aspen, New York City, Paris, or Napa, you can bring a large billfold. Or you can time your visit to the periods during the year when these places are at their most affordable.When is the best time to visit to get the most bang for your buck? It varies from destination to destination. That can mean shoulder season or even off season, or finding that window in high season when rates take a dip, if only for a couple of weeks. And it's worth the effort, because the savings can be anywhere from 20 to 50 percent off high season prices. They may not be truly "cheap" at that point, but they often become affordable..."
