Shares0Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageI read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called Top cheap vacation destinations for 2009 and is located at https://www.cheaptickets.com/blog/2008/12/top-cheap-vacation-destinations-for-2009/.CaptchaSubmit Cristina AlcocerDecember 3, 2008 Leave a comment The key to cheap travel is knowing the best time to find cheap flights and cheap hotels. So we created the CheapTickets 2009 Value Travel Forecast, a month-by-month guide of top destinations that offer the most savings for travelers. To help identify the best budget-friendly travel opportunities for next year, we analyzed hotels booked on CheapTickets from December 2007 to November 2008 and calculated the percentage of savings compared to peak rates. Here are the winners (and honorable mentions) for 2009: JANUARY: 37% savings in New York In addition to a 37 percent savings on New York hotels compared to peak rates, retailers are buzzing with post-holiday sales, and big-city attractions are easily accessible now that the holiday crowds have come and gone. Visitors can also take advantage of New York City’s Restaurant Week in January, giving them access to some of the city’s best restaurants for a fraction of the price. Other January cheap vacation destinations: Santa Barbara, CA and Hong Kong FEBRUARY: 42% savings in Italy In February, Italy is just starting to come out of its winter cloak, and budget travelers will appreciate the lower airfare and savings of up to 42 percent on Italy hotels when compared to the high season. February visitors can experience one of Italy’s most famous festivals, Carnevale. Other February cheap vacation destinations: France and Colorado Springs, COMARCH: 53% savings in Portland, ME This historic, seacoast town is filled with galleries, one-of-kind boutiques and incredible restaurants serving everything from creamy clam chowder and lobster rolls to nouvelle New England cuisine. Other March cheap vacation destinations: Reno, NV and Canada APRIL: 58% savings in BrazilIn April, the summer surge of tourists in Brazil is complete, which means fewer crowds, but the same great tropical weather. Other April cheap vacation destinations: Santa Fe, NM and Columbus, GA MAY: 38% savings in Lake Tahoe For those who love the outdoors, Lake Tahoe is the ideal destination in May. The lake is popular for water sports and beach activities, and with 38 percent savings on Lake Tahoe hotels compared to peak winter rates, going during the off-season means affording activities like a guided cruise or dining at the many lake front restaurants. Other May cheap vacation destinations: Denver, CO and Atlanta, GA JUNE: 38% savings in EgyptWith 38 percent savings compared to peak rates, June visitors can relax on the wondrous Red Sea or Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo or even leisurely float down the Egyptian Nile on a river boat. Other June cheap vacation destinations: Columbia, SC and Dallas, TX Continue reading → Tagged: City, FREE!, Off-season, Tips & advice Note: CheapTickets compensates authors for their writings appearing on this site. Bio Latest Posts Cristina Alcocer Latest posts by Cristina Alcocer (see all) Cheap hotels for your Canada vacation - June 24, 2009 Weekly travel deals: Save to New York, San Francisco - June 23, 2009 Cheap hotels in New York, Miami, Vancouver - June 19, 2009 Related Posts