The sleeper in Seattle: Orlando may be the perennial No. 1 pick our list of Top 10 Summer Destinations, but newcomer and budget-friendly Seattle soared to No. 3.
By Derek Brown
Pack the swimsuits and sunscreen, count the kids and take off this summer. Orlando — thanks to its affordable airfare and theme parks — tops our Top 10 Summer Destinations for 2011. The evergreen contender edged out Las Vegas, which was No. 1 last year.
Several new cities are trending this summer for future hotel and vacation package bookings, including Boston, Denver and Seattle — which took spots away from Punta Cana, San Diego and Riviera Maya. Rising gas prices and limited air capacity have pushed airfare higher, making this year — more than ever — the time to seize the deals and comparison shop online. So stay flexible, book early and enjoy the summer!
Top 10 SUMMER TRAVEL DESTINATIONS for 2011
- Orlando: $94*
- Las Vegas: $89*
- Seattle: $132*
- Los Angeles: $106*
- Denver: $115*
- New York City: $215*
- San Francisco: $157*
- Chicago: $160*
- Cancun: $196*
- Boston: $204*
