Finances can get in the way of your dream vacation. I know from experience how hard it can get. Sometimes when you are stressed you just want to get away for a little while, but the question is can you afford it? There are other things that you can do instead of traveling to a different state or even traveling somewhere that takes lots of money. There are places everywhere that you can just get a decent hotel room and just hide away for some time! A vacation does not mean that you have to be doing something at all times to enjoy yourself. You can just lay on the beach for a few hours and it is time away thatis much needed. Look into some of the touristy things in your area and take time off to do them! It is fun and less expensive!