Don't let Labor Day signal the end of summer fun...

Nothing signals the end of summer more than Labor Day Weekend. Kids get to start school, grown-ups get an extra vacation day, and we all muse about how days will soon get shorter, pool parties will turn to football parties, and snow tires will replace convertible tops. But don't scrape the grill clean and hang up your bathing suit just yet. According to AAA, Americans will travel more for Labor Day this year than they have in nine years. Let's think of some great ways to keep the summer going a little longer.

Ok, so airfare is expensive, but when you get great hotel rates, doesn't European travel seem slightly more attainable? If you have always wanted to go to Rome, hotelbook is offering very affordable rates at Hotel Bernini Bristol, directly at the beginning of the famous Via Veneto. Being so centrally located will allow you to easily walk to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

Hawaii is nice year-round, and who can think about impending winter while being surrounded by glorious beaches and palm trees? A fantastic way to save money is to stay in a condo and buy your own groceries, therefore avoiding expensive resort meals. Kaleialoha Condominiums in Maui is featured on hotelbook.com and offers oceanfront condos, furnished kitchens and oceanfront views. Sign me up!

How about something closer to home? San Francisco is a fantastic weekend-trip destination. SW Hotel in North Beach is a great spot near Washington Square Park, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Hotelbook.com has a great rate on this hotel, which is also just a few blocks from the Cable Car line. A trip across the Golden Gate Bridge lands you in Sausalito, home to gorgeous scenery, chic restaurants, marinas and great people-watching.

Labor Day can make anyone feel nostalgic for long summer days. But don't let the season come to a close without one last hurrah. See you next time, hopefully with some fun Fall hotel tips.