You Can Still Sneak in One Last Vacation This Summer. Here Are 6 Ways to Do It Cheaply by Paul Schrodt Those late dog days of summer can be filled with a low-key dread: First, will the A.C. go out? But also, have I run out of time to go somewhere beautiful and get away from business as usual? The answer is no. You’ve still got time — and a trip is probably more reasonable than you think. Summer getaways neither need to be extravagant nor hugely expensive.