Cue the sad violin: it’s about time to bid summer adieu.
The folks at KAYAK say that you can still leave town for Labour Day Weekend for $429 or less. So here are some ideas.
First up: KAYAK’s Trendiest Searches.
Folks are eyeing these destinations more than usual this Labour Day weekend.
- Orlando, Florida (59% more popular this year, with great food and fun neighborhoods to explore, such as Mills 50)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida (33% more popular this year, and another fab food city with great beaches )
- Edinburgh, Scotland (27% more popular this year, and one of the world’s most enchanting cities)
- Bangkok, Thailand (25% more popular this year, and very affordable hotels and restaurants)
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (25% more popular this year, and a beautiful city with world-class museums)
Here’s a link to a story I wrote a few months ago on great tours to take in Edinburgh.
Next: KAYAK’S Cheapest Finds.
FYI: international airfare is down 8% compared to last year. Why not cap the season with a visit to one of these cities?
Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. JIM BYERS PHOTO
- Los Angeles, California ($390 average airfare, and one of the world’s great cities)
- Phoenix, Arizona ($404 average airfare) (So much to see and do in Phoenix/Scottsdale)
- Portland, Oregon ($408 average airfare)
- Nashville, Tennessee ($421 average airfare)
- Orlando, Florida ($429 average airfare)
And here’s a story I wrote about Los Angeles after my last visit.
Prefer to stay within Canada? You’ve got (affordable) options.
- Abbotsford, British Columbia ($306 average airfare)
- Winnipeg, Manitoba ($313 average airfare)
- Halifax, Nova Scotia ($315 average airfare for one of Canada’s top cities)
- Edmonton, Alberta ($339 average airfare for a city with great restaurants and fine museums)
- Kelowna, British Columbia ($343 average airfare; amazing wines and great, local food)
