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City and Sand Getaways: Expedia.com Shares the Best Deals on Summer DestinationsBELLEVUE, Wash., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer officially underway and the school year coming to a close, Expedia.com® wants to help travelers score big on their summer getaways by announcing some of the biggest savings for the 2017 travel season. For those looking to blend relaxation with a cultural experience, Expedia® analysts uncovered destinations spanning from the picturesque beaches of Latin America to the bustling cities of Asia as some of the top spots for savings this summer. This year, Expedia commissioned the Travel Abroad Survey1 and the Summer Travel Outlook2 to learn more about how Americans are planning their summer getaways this season. Through these studies, Expedia uncovered that price, things to do, and weather are the most important factors Americans take into consideration when booking a trip abroad, ranking beaches and urban cities as their most desired settings. "Summer brings with it the itch to escape our routines and relax, so it's no surprise that nearly 40 percent of Americans are planning to take a vacation according to our Summer Travel Outlook2," says Sarah Gavin, vice president of global communications, Expedia.com. "We're seeing incredible deals this summer on airfare and packages to destinations all over the world, so even for budget-conscious travelers the perfect summer getaway is very accessible this year." Summer Savings in Latin America and Asia Latin America
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Booking travel as a package isn't just convenient, it also generates an average savings of nearly $600 per booking. This summer a family of four traveling from the U.S. can save more than $1,000 on a trip to Mexico just by booking their flight and hotel at the exact same time. These are some of the best savings on packages for travel to Latin America and Asia during the June – August 2017 travel window3:
For those looking to really maximize their summer budgets, Expedia travelers can save an extra 10 percent or more on over 70,000 hotels and nearly 10,000 activities worldwide with Member Pricing3. Simply signing in or signing up to become an Expedia+ Rewards member will instantly unlock these exclusive deals. With the Expedia+ Rewards program, travelers can earn points on all their travel needs and redeem those points for savings on hotels, flights, and packages. As part of the rewards program, booking once allows members to save on every future booking. Any points earned are applied at checkout to the amount desired – you choose the discount you want on the next trip! Plus, travelers can double dip by earning both Expedia+ Rewards points and airline miles with most participating frequent flier programs. In addition, members who book through the Expedia App earn double points on every trip. Know When to Book to Find the Lowest Fares For more information on summer travel planning, and ways to save, visit https://viewfinder.expedia.com/. About Expedia.com Expedia, Expedia.com, Expedia+, Find Yours, Vacation Deprivation and the Airplane logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners © 2017 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50. Web site: https://www.expedia.com/ 1Expedia.com conducted the Travel Abroad Survey using Google Consumer Surveys, a Google service that enables polling of a demographically representative sample of Americans online. The study was conducted from April 19-24, and included responses from 1001 American adults.
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