Bargain hunters, now is the time to book that Caribbean vacation, according to DealNews, a bargain-hunting web site. To be sure, June marks the start of hurricane season, so you may want to say yes to the offer of travel insurance. But it's also way early in the hurricane season, so it's less likely that weather will interrupt the trip than if you traveled in July, according to the site's editors.
By the same token, because hurricanes are a worry, trip prices plunge. Travel in June and you can get an all-inclusive five-night trip to the Dominican Republic, for instance, for less than $1,000. Or you could spend four nights in Jamaica for the roughly the same price.
Other things you can get on the cheap in June?
Lingerie: Victoria's Secret typically launches its semiannual sale in June, and other undergarment companies, such as Fredericks of Hollywood and Bare Necessities, usually follow suit. Keep in mind that if you're in no great rush for new lingerie, there will be another sale before the holidays, and the holiday sales are often even better.
Laptop bundles: With kids just now graduating, going back to college probably isn't top of mind. However, if your student will need new technology, you might want to start shopping. Many retailers offer laptop bundles this month, which can help you save on both the hardware and the software. But you may want to hold off if you're planning to buy Apple products, until after its developers conference June 10-14. Although Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted that a product refresh probably won't be out until fall, you'd kick yourself if you bought a Mac or phone right before new ones arrived and sent the price of the existing stock tumbling.
Movies: Summer blockbuster season is here, and that sparks marketing promotions that include free or discounted movies when you purchase tickets online. For instance, last month Fandango offered a free digital copy of the first J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" movie when you purchased a ticket to see "Into Darkness." You may also may be able to score free tickets to screenings, according to DealNews.
Doughnuts: If you've decided to forgo the deals on the Caribbean vacation and lingerie, you can console yourself with a big blob of fried dough. June 7 is National Doughnut Day, and stores that sell the confection typically dole out freebies, though often only with an order. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and Tim Horton's all offered a free doughnut last year, but only Krispy Kreme did so with no purchase necessary.
Beach gear: Deals2Buy, another bargain-hunting site, says retailers have also put a plethora of summer-themed products on sale this week, from sandals to sunscreen. Their top picks include: shades, which are 50% off at Sunglasshut; sunscreen, which CVS has discounted 25%; cameras, which Best Buy put on its Kick Off to Summer sale for 66% off; and sandals, discounted as much as 90% off.
Speaking of holding off, there are also a few things that you really shouldn't buy in June, since the deals will be better soon. Such as?
Barbecues: The big blow-out barbecue sales are launched for the fourth of July holiday. If you're dying to buy a grill, wait until the end of the month, when you're likely to start seeing advertisements for the holiday sales.
Beef: Wholesale beef prices hit a new all-time high recently, which is sure to send supermarket prices soaring. So leave those cows alone and think healthy -- like chicken, fish and veggies. Sure, I know that summertime brings out the grilling instinct in all of us. But with a good grill basket, you can satisfy your fire lust and eat a delicious healthy meal too.
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