Travelocity’s 2010 Memorial Day Hotel Report shows summer travelers are planning on hitting the beaches in abundance this holiday, and it’s no wonder. Snowfall and cold weather set records in New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and even Miami – major feeder cities for many of the top beach destinations. The good news is that from big-city stretches of sand to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the unofficial start of summer brings with it great hotel deals for travelers.
With the exception of South Florida, every one of the top ten beach destinations is showing a year-over-year decrease in Average Daily Rates (ADR) for Memorial Day, meaning travelers are actually getting a better deal this Memorial Day weekend than last -- no small thing, considering last year was the "year of the travel deal."
|
BEACH DESTINATION |
2010-09 ADR CHANGE |
2010-08 ADR CHANGE |
|
SOUTH FLORIDA |
+ 3% |
-11% |
|
CANCUN |
- 8% |
-8% |
|
LOS ANGELES |
-12% |
-17% |
|
HONOLULU |
-2% |
-9% |
|
SAN DIEGO |
-4% |
-20% |
|
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
-17% |
-3% |
|
SAN JUAN |
-16% |
-20% |
|
JAMAICA |
-23% |
-19% |
|
MYRTLE BEACH |
-29% |
-22% |
|
TAMPA/ ST. PETERSBURG |
-11% |
-32% |
Hotel deals are particularly important this year as an increase in traveler confidence combined with airline capacity cuts means airfare will cost more this Memorial Day weekend than last. Domestic airfare is up eight percent as compared to 2009 and international airfare is up 12 percent.
Beyond great pricing, there are a few tricks travelers should employ to save even more on their vacation, like choosing a Top Secret hotel -- up to 45 percent off published hotel rates for 3- and 4-star hotels -- or booking a vacation package which saves up to $525.
What beach is calling your name this summer? Let us know your favorites in the comments below! Also, let me know if you can guess what beach is featured in the photograph. Two hints: It's a place I go every year and it isn't on this list, though another beach in the same state is.
Comments
Apr 14, 2010
It is good to see that the prices for hotels are coming down.
Apr 14, 2010
Good to know, since I will be heading down to the Florida myself.
Apr 15, 2010
Is Hawaii beach included in Honolulu.I've heard a lot about Hawaii beach but never got the chance to visit.
Apr 15, 2010
thanks for the intresting read.
keep us posting these kind of articles.
thnx
Apr 16, 2010
Cancun is awesome any time of year!
Apr 18, 2010
It's a very informative post for the beach travelers. Prices going down of hotel that increases tourists in the place.
Apr 21, 2010
It is good news for travelers.
Thanks for the post good information.
Apr 21, 2010
Good to know that the prices for hotels are coming down.
May 03, 2010
It is really nice to cut out the prices. Here u can also get suitable accommodation in cheap rates. People of almost every countries are facing the difficult economic situations. So by taking these types of steps we can survive hotel industries as well.