Here are some cheap vacation spot ideas for your summer vacation this year. Don’t worry, they won’t cost too much money or put you in the “red.”

Ski vacation in summer! Here’s something I bet you never thought of: Hitting the slopes for summer fun. That? That’s crazy! (I know what you are thinking.) It is true that although you would not be able to ski, there are many fun activities that you can have a good time enjoying on the mountain and at a much cheaper price. You can go hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, tubing, horseback riding, fishing. The views will be spectacular and you will have highly discounted summer rates. Consider this a bit.

Travel through the tropics in the summer. Another great place to travel in the low season and find incredible prices on hotels and flights is the Caribbean. The only thing to keep in mind is that it may arrive during hurricane season, so check the forecast carefully before you go and purchase travel insurance. But honestly, you can visit it very cheap during this time and save a lot.

A theme park vacation is nice too! Taking advantage of in-state discounts makes theme parks some of the most fun cheap vacation spots for the young and young at heart. For example, in Florida, where I live, there is a discount for Floridians at all theme parks. Consider taking an “amusement park” vacation and hit all the resort parks in your state, taking advantage of all the resident discounts. These are sometimes really great price cuts. You can also use them for hotel and resort stays. Annual passes also save a ton of money if you plan to be in the area for more than a few days. Whatever you do, don’t pay the normal daily price.