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Summer Adventures for $500 or Less
Ready to hit the road or the skies?
Take an awesome vacation that won’t leave you scrounging for change just to eat off the dollar menu.
Cross international borders, cross state lines – whatever. It all counts. When you can go somewhere or do something $500 or less, you’re golden.
When it comes to exciting trips across the country and around the world, who loves ya? That’s right – STA Travel does. We want you to take a few days or take a week. Just hit the road. Go somewhere you’ve never been before or return to a place you love. Either way, you’re traveling and we like that! And when we say do it for $500 or less, we mean you’ve got a ton of options. You can get a package deal to an incredible resort city like Montego Bay, Jamaica. You can cash in on a sweet deal on airfare to Canada or Mexico. You can make your way around Europe. Or, you could go on one of the many tours or treks we offer, like a beach break in Costa Rica, where you’ll experience the pura vida lifestyle.
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| Mexico, Turks & Caicos Isles |
| Dominican Republic, Bahamas |
| Jamaica, Puerto Rico |
Package Deals
Package deals are available to really cool destinations across the country and to Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, Dominican Republic and more. Great thing is our packages include the big stuff: airfare, hotel and all taxes and fees. For example, you could fly down to Nassau, Bahamas from, say, New York City, and stay for 3 days, 2 nights. It’s just the right amount of time to sit back and relax and enjoy yourself.
a la carte
$500 or less can definitely get you around the U.S., to Canada, to Mexico or around Europe. In Canada, for instance, you can fly into Toronto from Chicago, stay in the Entertainment District for two nights, and take the Niagara Falls Day Tour all for about $220 (plus taxes and stuff). Check out all of your great Canadian vacation options here: http://www.statravel.com/cps/rde/xchg/us_division_web_live/hs.xsl/Canada-Specials.htm
See some of the best of Europe by bus. There’s a hop-on-hop-off bus system that follows established routes through 30 European cities and 10 countries. You board at home base, then get off when you want and get back on when you want. Basically, you can conquer as much of Europe as you want at your own pace. Local guides and a well-trained staff are provided to tell you everything you want to know about the area you’re in.
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| Spain | Scotland |
| Croatia | Britain |
| Italy | Ireland |
| Greece |
In the U.K., exploring by bus is an adventure in itself. Locals run the tours so you get to hear about the great places you’re visiting from the people who grew up there. They love their native land and can’t wait to share their passion with you! Plus, they’re incredibly funny and love to laugh. An adventure around the U.K. will be memorable because you get to see all of the great stuff you want, hear about it from people excited to talk about it, and pay a really affordable price - $169-$339. You actually get way more than you pay for.
Tours and Treks
An excellent way to experience the best of an area is by exploring it – especially South America. In Peru, get up close and experience the phenomenon that IS Machu Picchu, “Lost City of the Incas.” It’s just one representation of the archaeological discoveries throughout this country of civilizations that date back thousands of years. You can hike, bike and take a train through this area. It’s amazing and will leave a lasting impression.
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You can kayak your way through Argentina’s Lake District! Imagine paddling along lakes of crystal waters and visiting magnificent waterfalls for four days! Argentina is also home to the world’s largest waterfall, Iguassu Falls. It’s the focus of the area where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet with the Parana and Iguassu rivers. The falls are so big that people are encouraged to visit from both sides to really get a feel for their size and beauty. You get a grand view on the Brazilian side and up close on Argentina’s side.
Costa Rica offers incredible beauty, adventures, unique lifestyle and endless volunteer opportunities. Where else can you zip line through the rainforest, explore the base of a volcano, go white water rafting, take a canopy tour at the Cloud Forest Reserve and help protect endangered sea turtles all during one trip? And by protecting endangered sea turtles, we mean collecting data, monitoring the hatchery, counting baby turtles, patrolling the beach at night, and releasing turtles. You can experience any of these adventures with G*A*P.
The Bottom Line
No matter what time of year you travel, you can experience amazing places and have a really great time for $500 or less. What we’ve listed above is really just a sample of what all you can do and where you can go. Your STA Travel Advisors are always available to answer questions and help you create your ultimate vacation on a student budget. Call us at (800) 781.4040 or visit your local branch.
As always, happy travels!
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*Additional taxes/fees: sample fares posted on www.statravel.com are per person and include the booking fee. Fares are subject to additional charges including, but not limited to: September 11th Security Fee of up to $5.00 for each flight segment originating at a U.S. airport; Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, depending on itinerary; Federal Segment Fees of $3.50 per segment; and foreign and U.S. Government-imposed charges of up to $400 per international round-trip flight, depending on routing and destination. STA Travel is the world's largest student, youth and budget travel organization specializing in cheap flights, hotels and hostels, student travel insurance, and the International Student ID Card (ISIC).
