Source: Carolyn Bigda - Chicago Tribune

The summer travel season is here, and like many people, you may be planning a getaway.

According to a survey released in May by Orbitz, the travel search engine, 77percent of people expect to take a summer vacation this year.

For anyone who is young and on a tight budget, one traditional way to save on travel is to stay at no-frills hostels. But if you think a hostel stay means piling into a shared room with five strangers, think again. While dorm rooms are still common, you can also find single and double private rooms, including some with en-suite baths.

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