Summer Vacation Essentials
When you’re young, the time leading up to summer is filled with anticipation for the free days and fun activities ahead. As an adult, summer can become another season of your usual daily chores and work, with added heat. According to a poll conducted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2025, about 47 percent of Americans surveyed will skip a summer vacation due to financial restrictions.
At Gulf Winds, we see your daily effort and dedication. We know that the past few months have been an endless journey of hard work. We also know you deserve rest and relaxation. This year, we can support you in making your summer vacation happen.
Your Budget
A necessary part of ensuring a summer vacation is possible for you and your family is steady preparation. This can sound daunting, but it is important to remember that no matter what time of year it is, you do not have to prepare alone.
Our Gulf Winds Certified Financial Coaches are here for you, year-round. Through every turn, our coaches are eager to help you find financial solutions that fit your life and give you the financial freedom you deserve. Whether summertime means updating your car to help you explore a new town or taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to your dream destination, our coaches can assist you with building an affordable budget that makes this possible.
Your Car
Not every summer vacation needs to be a flight away. Often, you can find fun just a road trip away from your hometown. If you find yourself in need of a new car, or refinancing, to make your summer vacation dreams possible, Gulf Winds has solutions for you.
With competitive rates and terms for our new, used, and refinanced auto loans, our team members are prepared to help you find the best financial terms for your wallet and keep you moving forward.
If a summer road trip is not in the cards for you and your family, you can still find fun at home with a boat, RV or camper, or ATV. Gulf Winds has you covered with loan options for your summer adventures no matter what they look like.
Your Financial Confidence
The finances surrounding a vacation can be a huge barrier for many families. Luckily, there are a few different ways you can work to solve this issue and gain confidence for the future with Gulf Winds, including our Certificate of Deposit (CD) specials.
CDs are an efficient way to save money through setting aside funds and letting them work for you. For some, leaving money in a savings account available to transfer is too tempting. With a CD, your money can stay in an account for variable amounts of time until it reaches a maturity date. Gulf Winds offers 5- and 13-month CD specials, so you can set money aside to grow, earning interest while you save. In addition, if you find that you are not ready to use your savings upon maturity, you can transfer them to another CD, so they continue earning you more.
No matter what your summer plans look like, we believe you can make them happen. Whether it’s with the help of a financial coach, finally getting that new ride, or starting to save, Gulf Winds has the solutions built with your financial confidence in mind. Start today and see where this summer takes you!