10 Summer Getaways Under $400
By Samantha Romero ‘16
It is unbelievable how incredibly fast the Spring semester flew by. In fact, in less than a month students will be out of class and have all the free time to do whatever their heart desires. That being said, here is your daily dose of summer getaway inspiration from Cancun to Norway. Check out these sweet deals under $400*!
1.Oslo, Norway
Roundtrip Air Fare: $365
I’m a sucker for Norway’s breathtaking beauty, it’s definitely on my list of must-visit places. So naturally I’ve included some scenic views to immerse yourself in.
What To Do:
1.Oslomarka
2.Botanical Gardens
3.Sognsvann Lake
4.Oslo Fjord
For your daily dose of art here are just a few of the museums you can check out:
1.Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower
2.The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
3.The Viking Ship Museum
Quick Tip: It’s miracle to find roundtrip airfare to Europe under $500 let alone $400 so I’d definitely take advantage of a good deal and travel between countries in Europe. For example while I was in Spain I booked a flight to Paris for only $60. However, I do recommend booking in advance for better rates.
2.Cancun
Roundtrip Airfare: $234
Cancun is an all time favorite, albeit I’m a tad biased since it’s close to my hometown. Nonetheless, there is a variety of activities to pursue from bicycling through the jungle to taking a boat to the island of Isla Mujeres to experience diving with the Whale Sharks.
What To Do:
1.Chichen Itza
2.Mayan Ruins of Tulum
3.Xcaret Eco Theme Park
4.Ziplining and Exploring Cenote’s
3.Stockholm, Sweden
Roundtrip Airfare: $388
What to Do:
1.Stockhom Bridges Cruise
2.Kayaking Tour of Stockholm Archipelago
Get a better understanding of Stockhom’s history and beauty with some of these cool finds.
1.Drottningholm Palace
2.Rosendals Garden
3.Stockholms Stadsbibliotek (p.s. This looks like the library from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, it’s magical!)
4.Liberia, Costa Rica
Roundtrip Airfare: $283
Escape to a tropical paradise in the lush jungles of Costa Rica. This is a definite must-visit if you’re up for an adventure.
What To Do:
1.Nature and Wildlife Tours
2.River Rafting and Tubing
3.Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
5.Managua, Nicaragua
Roundtrip Airfare: $251
What To Do:
1.Surfing in San Juan Del Sur
2.Go Volcano Boarding
3.Visit Ometepe Island
Quick Tip: For a more detailed guide on what to do during your visit in Nicaragua check out Nomadic Matt’s site here.
6.Vancouver, Canada
Roundtrip Airfare: $184
What To Do:
1.Capilano Suspension Bridge
2.Vancouver Aquarium
3.Grouse Mountain
7.Portland Oregon
Roundtrip Airfare: $116
What To Do:
1.Pearl District
2.Columbia Gorge Waterfalls
3.Portland Japanese Garden
4.Voodoo Doughnuts
5.Breweries-
- Culmination Brewing
- Ex Novo Brewing Company
- Baerlic Brewing Company
- Ecliptic Brewery
- The Commons Brewery
Quick Tip: For a detailed write and review on what these breweries have to offer check out Serious Eat’s article here.
8.Honolulu Hawaii
Roundtrip Airfare: $366
What To Do:
1.Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
2.Helicopter Tour
3.Waikiki Beach
4.Manoa Falls
9.New York
Roundtrip Airfare: $267
What To Do:
1.Central Park
2.Empire State Building
3.Statue of Liberty
4.Metropolitan Museum of Art
10.Havana Cuba
Roundtrip Airfare: $317
What To Do:
1.Visit Old Havana
2.Fusterlandia
3.Playas De Este
4.National Museum of Fine Arts
***The prices are based on the travel app Hitlist and are subject to change based on the date of booking.
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