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6 last-minute summer escapes for under $1,000

Plan a budget-friendly getaway in these vibrant locales.

If you haven’t locked in your summer travel plans, it’s not too late to snap up a bargain. Whether you’re yearning to flee to a sunny locale for a short beach trip over Memorial Day weekend or you want to embark on an extended off-the-beaten-path trip to Europe, there are diverse places in all corners of the globe catering to travelers of all tastes, interests and price points. And while you may be hard-pressed to find low-cost flights around the quickly approaching holiday weekend, there are ways to cut costs, such as combining short flights with a quick drive, says Clem Bason, CEO of goSeek. With that in mind, we got the scoop from travel insiders to bring you six budget-friendly vacation ideas under $1,000.

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