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. In this economy, most of us are being a lot more careful about how we spend our money. It seems likely that we’ll need to put off the expensive trips for the time being. 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. There are pushing 100 miles of great accessible beaches between San Diego to Malibu—dozens of places where you can lay out your towel. One source for information and insider tips is the SoCal Vacation Guru, which talks about a lot of the beaches and other vacation opportunities. I think you’ll find many tips and good advice that you won’t find at other sources.
For an international trip that is not too far away, consider a vacation to Mexico. A trip to Cancun in the spring or summer can be a smart choice, and you are likely to find Cancun travel deals and discounts if you do some research on the web. Look into staying in the Hotel Zone, along a peninsula where resorts offer beautiful beaches. You’ll get plenty of warm weather in Cancun.
There are quite a few websites offering travel deals to fun warm-weather places throughout Mexico and other Caribbean countries. Cancun is just one of many great resort areas. Take a look at other places such as Anguilla and Antigua. Spend some time up front doing research so you learn about the culture and background of the place, and also to make sure you know enough to make smart and safe decisions during your trip. Of course the internet makes this kind of research amazingly easy; what did we do before the Web came along?