5 European countries for cheaper summer travel
Americans are bracing for an expensive summer, and travelers are adjusting their vacations accordingly. Over the past couple months, travel planner Melanie Rodriguez has had multiple clients cancel trips because of budget concerns.
Maybe a 'White Lotus' Sicily kind of trip is out, but 'there are ways to still travel to Europe if you want to be more budget conscious,' said Kelly Greer, a travel agent in Pittsburgh.
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