Despite record prices at the pump right now, AAA is reporting that people are still planning to take a summer vacation... although they might skip those expensive hotels and restaurants. If gas prices are taking a toll on your budget, but you would still like to take a vacation.. there are some options close to home. Some places are even offering.. get this.. GAS DISCOUNTS! Branson and Springfield, Missouri and Eureka Springs are all offering some sort of discount to offset the cost of high gas prices. In Springfield, they'll pay for $40 dollars of your gas if you stay the weekend there. In Branson, if you buy your show tickets or lodging from the Branson Tourism Center, they'll give you 20 cents off every gallon of gas that you buy at their center. In Eureka Springs, certain B&B's are offering discounted prices to offset the cost of driving there. Overall, they're pretty good deals, but you do have to meet certain requirements to get the discount... but hey, if it saves some money, why not? To find out more about the gas deals visit these websites:
Vacation Springfield

Branson Tourism Center

No matter where you're vacationing, it couldn't hurt to ask if they have any deals or promotions that would help save money on gas. Some deals aren't published and they'll only tell you about them if you ask. Happy Travels!