Travel
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How to Find Free Summer Concerts in 15 Cities
After a brutal winter, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Many cities across the country are happy to accommodate by hosting free and cheap concerts, shows, plays, and more in municipal parks. From big names to…
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10 Summer Travel Tips for Students on a Budget
At the end of the school year, many students hit the road looking for adventure. Fledgling scholars can use their summer break to acquire new skills, learn a foreign language, volunteer to help others, or simply enjoy life while seeing…
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10 Ways to Save on Amusement Parks
Americans love amusement parks, the classic summer retreat for people of all ages for more than a century. This is a $12 billion a year industry, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, and as any park…
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12 Incredible Free Zoos
A trip to the zoo combines fun in the sun with interactive learning about exotic animals, native species, and environmental conservation. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, hobby ecologist, or just an animal lover, a day at the zoo belongs on…
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Don’t Touch the Minibar! How to Avoid 10 Annoying Hotel Fees
It’s easier than ever to find good deals on hotel rooms online, but the actual price at the check-out counter is often higher due to fees and charges that are tacked onto the bill. In 2014, hotels made $2.25 billion…
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Free Summer Events in Each State
Whether you want to stay cool indoors at an art gallery or head out for live music and fireworks, there are lots of free things to do all over the country this summer. Cheapism.com has rounded up some of the…
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10 Awesome Honeymoons on a Budget
Weddings get more expensive every year and many newlyweds find themselves tapped out by the time the honeymoon rolls around. Don’t let the financial stress of a wedding deprive you…
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20 Amazing Hikes in the U.S.
The benefits of hiking … let us count the ways: a sense of adventure, connection with the great outdoors, an excuse to exercise, time away from it all. But some…
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10 Cheap Summer Vacations for Students
Traveling as a student is both pain and gain. Between student loans and not working full time, students generally need to pinch every penny and live on seriously small budgets,…
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12 Outdoor Workouts Perfect for Social Distancing
Spring has sprung and it’s time to move your workout from the stuffy gym to the fresh air outside. Taking exercise outside is cheaper than working out in a gym…
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50 Scenic Campgrounds Under $20 in Every State
Camp sites are getting expensive. Spend up to $50 a night and all you get are loud neighbors, a picnic bench, and a fire pit. Glamorous camping (aka glamping) might…
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11 Hot International Destinations for Budget Travelers
It may be tempting to revisit a favorite spot on your next trip out of the country. Perhaps you enjoy exploring the ruins of Rome or partying the night away…
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11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap
March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does.…
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10 Spring Break Rentals to Save You Money on a Hotel
Spring break conjures visions of 24/7 booze-filled partying in warm, sandy climes. But the cost! Flights and hotel can eat up most of a poor student’s budget, leaving little left…
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6 Ways to Avoid Annoying Baggage Fees
About 90 million Americans have travel plans this holiday season, according to a recent American Express survey. Although some people will drive or take a train, many will journey by…
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7 Big-City Vacation Rentals as Low as $10 a Night
$10/Night Book It For about the cost of a movie ticket, you can get an entire apartment to yourself in Oakland, Calif. This one-bedroom suits a solo visitor or a…
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What You Need to Know About Travel Health Insurance
At the end of last year Heather Leikin travelled from Los Angeles to Mexico for a birthday and New Year’s celebration. But what was planned as a pleasant getaway turned…
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Where to Find 4- and 5-Star Hotels at 3-Star Prices
Looking for luxury without the luxury tab? Many a traveler dreams of unwinding at an ultra-posh hotel, but when prices can hit $30,000 a night and four- and five-star hotels…
