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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is timely. I’m actually struggling trying to find an affordable hotel/Airbnb near the DELMARVA beach and so far unsuccessful. Can’t afford the big chain hotels and the cheaper nicer motels has a three night weeekend during the holiday weekends or in the summer. We are a household of 4 with HHI of $150K. We definitely fall in the MC group. BTW I hate camping (the tent kind) so that’s a no go. We don’t have family in the country either.[/quote] I think you're missing the point--you're being too picky/selective and when you are "lower middle class" and want to take your family on vacation, you don't have that luxury. Maybe don't stay at a DELMARVA beach; look into Virginia Beach, New Jersey beaches, etc. If the hotel you can afford requires 3 nights stay, check into what it would take for you to stay 3 nights. Are 3 nights there cheaper than 2 at the other hotels? And you refuse to camp so... Lower your standards or make other sacrifices so you can raise your vacation budget. [/quote] A PP here and you must be the postwr thinking you are doling out some great wisdom when you mentioned cutting cable :) VA beaches cost just slightly less than OC MD and also have the minimum rule. And clearly you haven’t been to OC MD lately bc even the oldest, basic motel in season is easily close to $200 per night (rate + taxes and fees). OC NJ runs about 20% more than OC MD btw. And I don’t blame a mom or dad who works hard all year and wants a vacation and doesn’t want to camp. They might actually want to take a real break and not have to do all the grocery shopping, start campfires, cook and try and clean up pans at a campsite. They likely also don’t want to be stuck in heat and humidity on an uncomfortable ground sleeping for a few nights. That’s so uncomfortable. And no it’s not being spoiled and yes middle income people deserve a break too. [/quote] Thank you, thank you. Yes! VA beach is slightly cheaper than the beaches in Delaware or OC. OC is not cheap either! yes, I refuse to camp. I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old.... it is not convenient or practical for camping. I can't even imagine how we would keep the bottles clean for the baby. In any case, I don't like camping. [/quote]
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