{"id":16128,"date":"2011-07-28T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2011-07-28T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=16128"},"modified":"2016-12-15T09:47:37","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T15:47:37","slug":"beach-vacations-late-summer-bargain-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2011\/07\/beach-vacations-late-summer-bargain-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Not so fast, summer: Late-season bargain beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before summer ends, make one last beach trip. Our bargain pick: Wilmington, N.C. Credit: teresamorgan.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Jeanenne Tornatore<\/em><\/p>\n

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Back-to-school shopping may be in full swing, but don\u2019t despair, summer\u2019s not over yet! And there are great late-season deals to give you the nudge you need for one last trip to the beach.\u00a0 Orbitz took a look at beach destinations offering some of the best value for the month of August.\u00a0\u00a0 From family-friendly beaches on the East Coast to a snorkeler\u2019s paradise in the Caribbean, for under $150\/night* you can ride the tide into these beautiful beaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Orbitz Insider Index: Best Beach Bargain Destinations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nDestination<\/strong><\/td>\nAverage Daily Hotel Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nWilmington, N.C.<\/td>\n$87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nClearwater Beach, Fla.<\/td>\n$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nFt. Lauderdale, Fla.<\/td>\n$104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nPanama City Beach, Fla.<\/td>\n$105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nDaytona Beach, Fla.<\/td>\n$113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nBonaire<\/td>\n$129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nSt. Lucia<\/td>\n$131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nMyrtle Beach, S.C.<\/td>\n$133<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nSan Juan, P.R.<\/td>\n$140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nThe Bahamas<\/td>\n$151<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

And while surf and sand may be the main attractions, many of these locales boast a lineup of events and activities that will please everyone in the family.<\/p>\n

Myrtle Beach, S.C.
\n<\/strong>With 425 hotels and 102 golf courses along the Grand Strand, 300 outlet stores and 9 live entertainment theaters, this beach town has come along way since my first visit some 20 years ago.\u00a0 Check out the Oceana Resorts with properties ranging from budget to luxury.\u00a0 Through Labor Day, guests receive free water park and adventure park tickets, including transportation, for the entire family every day.<\/p>\n

Clearwater Beach, Fla.
\n<\/strong>There\u2019s still 5 weeks to take advantage of St Pete\/Clearwater\u2019s 100 Days of Summer events.\u00a0 From the Vans Warped Tour music festival at St. Pete\u2019s waterfront Vinoy Park to Dine Tampa Bay, a week of affordable prix fixe meals at some of the area\u2019s top restaurants, these seaside communities will not disappoint late-summer visitors.<\/p>\n

St. Lucia
\n<\/strong>This tropical paradise may be in its off-season, but you\u2019ll find no shortage of things to do.\u00a0 Scuba diving, kiteboarding and ziplining are just a few of the adventure activities that will inspire your inner athlete.\u00a0 For those who prefer a slower pace, turtle watching, a scenic helicopter tour or a day at the spa Umay be just the right speed.<\/p>\n

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