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JUST THE FACTS : Vacation Cost Comparison

What different kinds of vacations will cost a family of four for one week and two, based on data collected in 1994 by the Go Camping America Committee.

Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via car pulling a camping trailer. Stay at campground. Meals: cook your own 7 nights: $483 14 nights: $889 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via motor home. Stay at campground. Meals: Cook your own 7 nights: $590 14 nights: $1,059 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via car. Stay at motels or hotels. Meals: Restaurants 7 nights: $1,169 14 nights: $2,257 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via intercity bus. Stay at motels or hotels. Rent car at destination. Meals: Restaurants 7 nights: $1,589 14 nights: $2,871 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via train. Stay at motels or hotels. Rent car at destination Meals: Restaurants 7 nights: $1,589 14 nights: $2,916 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via airline. Stay at motels or hotels. Rent car at destination. Meals: Restaurants 7 nights: $2,918 14 nights: $3,976 * Transportation / Accommodations: Travel via airline. Stay at residence rental. Rent car at destination. Meals: Cook your own 7 nights: $1,543 14 nights: N.A.* * Transportation / Accommodations: Cruise ship getaway Meals: Included 7 nights: $3,310 14 nights: N.A. * Transportation / Accommodations: All-inclusive package Meals: Included 7 nights: $4,317 14 nights: $6,978 *Not available

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