It's not too late to make last-minute plans for Labor Day Weekend.
The holiday break is just two weeks away, but there are still a plethora of underrated destinations offering eager travelers an unbeatable bargain to close out summer.
Domestically, worthwhile but under-the-radar cities like Raleigh, North Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; San Francisco, California and Detroit, Michigan offer travelers round-trip airfares from under $220 for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, according to the latest data from Priceline.
Some travelers can reach the thoughtful North Carolina capital for just $147 round-trip in late August, while burgeoning Baltimore is on sale for a modest $200 round-trip.
When it comes to international travel, Priceline data suggests that last-minute travel bookers target Canada and Asia.
For example, the average nightly hotel rate in Incheon, just outside of Seoul, South Korea, is an affordable $115 from Friday, August 29, to Monday, September 1.
Tokyo comes in only slightly more expensive at $156, while Americans seeking to venture north of the border can book holiday hotel stays in Calgary, Mississauga and Oakville, Canada for under $165 per night on average. The latter two cities sit just southwest of Toronto.
Sandals summer sale (Photo Credit: Sandals Resorts)
Additional savings can be found via a handful of sales, including Sandals Resorts' $1,750 discount on Caribbean vacations. There's also flexible booking options like Airbnb's new "Reserve Now, Pay Later" option.
Of course, you can always work with a trusted travel advisor to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.
Beyond the savings, the current travel climate is conducive to convenience as TSA has made it easier to pass through security checkpoints, eliminating its shoes-off policy and simplifying the screening process for families.
Travelers have tremendous incentive to get away one last time before the school year and hectic holiday season get underway, so book that last-minute Labor Day vacation before you're left counting down the days to summer 2026.
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