Two Louisiana’s Hotspots Make List of ‘Bougie-on-a-Budget’ Summer Destinations

(KMDL-FM) - Summer is not quite over, and there's still time to take a road trip and enjoy a vacation.

Now, if you have a little time but also only have a little money, maybe you'll be looking at a staycation.

Summer Travel on a Budget

Some travel professionals were polled to come up with the best budget locations for a summer vacation across America, and a couple of Louisiana hotspots made the list.

MarketBeat’s “Bougie-on-a-Budget” Rankings

MarketBeat, a financial media company, asked 3,011 travel professionals to rank the top "bougie-on-a-budget" destinations where families can enjoy upscale experiences on a reasonable budget.

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Top 10 Affordable Luxury Destinations in the U.S.

Before we share the Louisiana spots that made the list, here are the top 10 choices:

1. Twin Lakes, Colorado
2. Kaunakakai, Hawaii
3. Cold Spring, New York
4. Mount Dora, Florida
5. Cape May Point, New Jersey
6. Saranac Lake, New York
7. Grand Rivers, Kentucky
8. Paris (and Kentucky Lake), Tennessee
9. Dauphin Island, Alabama
10. Los Alamos, California

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Louisiana Spots Make the List

Two Louisiana locations featured on the list made the top 100:

49. Lake Martin (near Breaux Bridge)

"A summer swamp might not sound glamorous — until you’re gliding past cypress trees in a kayak at sunset. This protected wetland is alive with wildlife and atmosphere, and Breaux Bridge nearby offers charming Cajun B&Bs and bayou-front dining that feels quietly upscale."

65. St. Francisville

"With its antebellum homes and blufftop views over the Mississippi, St. Francisville oozes Southern elegance. But it’s also full of tucked-away gardens, small-town hospitality, and affordable inns where the breakfasts are homemade and the porches are shaded just right."