We’ve reached that time of year when everyone you know seems to have just returned from an incredible vacation or is currently on one — and is posting up a storm about it on Instagram. With the costs of travel at a record high — the average cost for a summer vacation has now reached $10,000, according to travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth.com — you might be thinking that taking a vacation is simply not in the cards for you. With the summer travel season approaching, it’s not too late to head out on a memorable trip this year — and if you choose your destination right, you don’t have to spend all your money to go.

“With its rich coffee culture and cuisine, vibrant cities, and scenic landscapes, Colombia offers plenty of once-in-a-lifetime experiences at a fraction of the cost,” said Mercedes Zach, travel expert at Asaptickets. You can find cheap flights from America to Carteana or Bogota and explore the country, as safety has improved vastly over the last few decades.

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