There are times when I just would love to lay out on a warm beach or sit in the shade by a pool, reading a good book. Finding money in the budget for a vacation has been more challenging over the past year. From what I can tell hitting the road for distant places is not going to happen too much in the near future for a lot of us. There are a few places with hot weather, hotels with pools, the beach and a few opportunities for saving a little money.
The first place that comes to mind is good old Southern California. You will find mile after mile of beautiful beaches, and places to stay not far from the water. The SoCal Vacation Guru website is one place where you can learn about San Diego attractions and beaches and find links to great resources related to the area. The site includes tips and wisdom in planning your Southern California vacation.
There are travel deals to be found that will save money on your Orange County vacation. For an international trip that is not too far away, consider a vacation to the resort city of Cancun in Mexico.
Specifically, you can find many nice hotel deals online, and this resort city on the Yucatan Peninsula has a lot to offer summer travel visitors. The city includes a long peninsula with dozens of beachfront hotels. The weather can actually be too hot in the middle of summer.
If you do wish to visit Central America, Cancun is just one of many great resort areas. Take a look at other places such as Anguilla and Antigua. But spend the time necessary to research carefully your intended destination, not only to ensure a safe and trouble-free trip but also to learn about the area (culture, history, interesting attractions, etc.) to make the trip more fun. Fortunately you can accomplish a lot of study in a short period of time with a good internet connection.