College Student Summer Trips
- While college students are often associated with frat and beach parties, more and more young adults are seeking a way to incorporate good deeds with travel. Projects Abroad organizes trips to places such as Cambodia, Argentina, Romania and Thailand. Trips last from two weeks up to six months, though many with Projects Abroad last two to three months.
- Travel can be expensive, which can deter students on a shoestring budget. One way to travel on a tight budget is to go on a group tour, where travel and hotel costs can be as low as only a couple hundred dollars. Another way is to do away with a hotel stay and check out area hostels. Private rooms often cost from $60 to $100 a night. Sharing a room can cost as little as $10.
- Summer breaks from college are a convenient time for international travel because of the extended time off. Europe caters to students, especially those who choose to backpack their way through the continent. Backpack Europe suggests to plan out an extensive itinerary, including stays at hostels.
- After eight to nine months of studying and attending classes, sometimes a relaxing vacation is all that is needed. Destinations like Panama City, Florida; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and South Beach in Miami offer sun, sand and surf. To offset expenses, students often share hotel rooms.
- Sometimes the best vacations are right at home. The United States is home to natural landmarks like the Grand Canyon and man-made wonders like the Empire State Building and Mount Rushmore. Budget-conscious travelers can save money on plane tickets by going on a road trip across state lines.
