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 Travel & Outdoors | November 2006 
Thrifty, Exotic Winter Travel
 Jared Johnson - chicagoflame.com
| | By searching for warm Mexican destinations, you're bound to save a lot of money while reclining in favorable weather. |
Winter is quickly approaching and with harsh weather setting in, there is ample reason to take a vacation. Many college students lack thousands of dollars for the better exotic places, yet there are always cheap alternatives for fun in the sun.
The only thing students will need is an idea of where to go and Internet access. Many travel websites offer cheap packages extending a few days so planning that perfect vacation is effortless and affordable.
Sidestep.com is the Google of travel websites and it can search for many inexpensive travel destinations and packages. When it is freezing outside and snow has covered the grounds, an escape to Mexico for a week is quite important.
During Chicago's winter, southern Mexico is hot. By searching for warm Mexican destinations from Sidestep.com, you're bound to save a lot of money while reclining in favorable weather. Many packages for Mexico are featured on the site. Thus, taking time to sift through the selections for that perfect vacation is recommended.
The common misconception about Mexico is the only good cities are Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. However, by bridging out from mainstream resort areas you will simultaneously economize while enjoying amazing countryside views. Why pay the higher price when you can get the same thing for less?
For the thrifty traveler, a calm mild spot such as Jalisco, Mexico, is perfect. Here, stressed out students can relax to the max. Including both countryside and a mainstream city, the state of Jalisco can satisfy a traveler's rural and urban tastes.
For those who want to get far away from Chicago as possible, there's the option of going on a cheap European journey. The adventure begins in the beautiful Azores islands located in Portugal. Here you can experience harbors, seaside villages, and up close views of a culture deeply involved in agriculture and fishing.
Unlike the horrible Midwestern weather, the Azores offers a constant mild climate that is always fresh and spring-like. It is also of interest that summer weather can last into late December making it perfect for winter travel.
Accessing these wonderful islands is as easy as going to Azores-express.com. A total of $589 includes a six-night stay in a hotel, round trip airfare, complementary daily breakfast, a nice tan, plus bragging rights when returning from the exotic trip.
With so many possibilities for winter travel, these listings should stir up your appetite for an exotic winter expedition.
From North America to Europe, traveling as a college student should not break the bank, nor will it. The beautiful green city of Jalisco and the aquatic backdrop of the Azores should be enough motivation for anyone to immediately hop on a plane with hopes of many enjoyable times to come. |
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