Escape the Texas Heat with a “Coolcation”

DALLAS (KDAF) — The latest trend in travel? Coolcations! More travelers are finding ways to escape summer’s scorching temperatures by traveling to destinations that promise a refreshing relief.

KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has just dropped a list of the most affordable coolcations from the hottest states, including Texas! These are cooler-weather vacation destinations that average below 75-80 degrees (Fahrenheit) in the summer. Think the Canadian Rockies, Northern Minnesota, Alaska, Patagonia, Iceland, Scotland, and Scandinavia.

Here are the top five cheapest coolcation destinations to fly from to escape the Texas heat, all with ticket prices under $500: Calgary, Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City and Oakland. For full details, visit https://www.kayak.com/news/coolcations/ .

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