NEWTON, Mass., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, today announced TripIndex 2012 a cost comparison of accommodations and an evening out on the town for two people in popular tourist cities across the United States and throughout the world.

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The TripAdvisor TripIndex is based on the combined costs for two of a one-night stay in a four-star hotel, one cocktail per person, a two-course dinner with a bottle of wine, and round-trip taxi transportation (two journeys of two miles).

The costs listed apply to the upcoming summer months (June 1 August 31, 2012).

Global Travel Steals

Expensive Escapes

Southern Hospitality

For the second year, TripIndex reveals the Southern U.S. as the top region for travelers looking for domestic deals. The South features four of the top 10 most affordable U.S. destinations on the TripIndex: Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta and Orlando, all with total prices between $283 and $309.

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