| Fall is upon us, and soon it will bring the cold, drab | | | | 4-stars for $65 a night. Flights from Chicago start at |
| weather that is dreaded by so many. Some people | | | | $220. That price doubles in the summer months.o San |
| like to see the leaves change color. For others, fall is | | | | Diego: Fly non-stop from Chicago in July for $447 |
| the perfect opportunity to take a vacation and | | | | round trip, or wait till September for $370. The price |
| extend that summer feeling. It's perfect because | | | | drops another $100 if there's a layover.o Bahamas: |
| many popular destinations are at the end of their | | | | Package deals with hotel and airfare start at $440 |
| busy tourist season. The crowds are shrinking, but | | | | from Chicago, and $476 from Boston. The same |
| the bargains are growing. Consumers can plan a | | | | package is 25% more in July. 35% more in February. |
| getaway and save some money by visiting these | | | | For those who would rather not fly, consider nearby |
| popular vacation spots in the fall...o Hawaii: The prices | | | | attractions for weekend getaways and road trips for |
| have gone down, but the weather stays the same. | | | | even cheaper vacations. Hit up a fancy hotel in the |
| Due to the economy and the slow season, hotel | | | | city, or escape to a country bed and breakfast. Skip |
| bookings drop by 30% in the fall. So, they'll be | | | | all the traveling expenses and soak up some local |
| slashing their prices to attract more vacationers. | | | | flavor that's been overlooked. |
| Airfares offer autumn deals as well; as low as $470 | | | | Every vacationer should do their own research, and |
| roundtrip from the Western U.S.o Panama: | | | | be thorough in seeking out the best deal for them. |
| September and October are the tail end of the rainy | | | | The Internet is home to many great tools for finding |
| season; just dry enough to enjoy the sights. Direct | | | | inexpensive travel arrangements. Try kayak.com, |
| flights from Boston start around $330, and $251 from | | | | priceline.com, travelocity.com, expedia.com, and Also |
| Miami. Compare to $414 and $324 respectively in July, | | | | check the websites of the airlines and hotels |
| and over $500 in winter.o New Orleans: Hurricane | | | | themselves. Book airfare and hotel together for less |
| season winds down in October, and so does tourist | | | | expensive "package" deals and, whenever possible, |
| season. Incredibly inexpensive hotels are available, like | | | | book a trip far in advance. |