Destinations
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10 Budget-Friendly Yoga Retreats
Yoga retreats in destinations such as India and the Caribbean conjure visions of rest and repose amid verdant landscapes and sandy beaches. But they can also cost a fortune, adding stress instead of vanquishing it. Relax — there are cheaper…
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10 Top-Rated Hostels Around the World
Whether it’s checking out national parks in the United States or heading overseas to Europe, Asia, or South America, there’s a lot of ground for a wanderlusting traveler to cover. Between airfare, local transportation, lodging, sightseeing, insurance, and other expenses,…
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10 Brewery Tours That Feature Free Craft Beer
Craft breweries have sprung up all across the country, and many give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at where their favorite local brews are made. These 10 popular breweries offer free or low-cost tours — and include free samples as part…
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50 Budget-Friendly Boutique Hotels Across the Country
Travelers often settle for chain hotels with generic decor and not much in the way of character or amenities. The kind of distinctive lodging described as a “boutique hotel,” typically a privately owned, one-of-a-kind inn with less than 150 guest…
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20 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Palm Springs
The famed desert resort city of Palm Springs in Southern California doesn’t exactly have a reputation for budget travel. It’s ritzy and glitzy — a hot, almost relentlessly sunny getaway for the rich and famous. But there are free and…
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10 Tips for Doing the Rio Olympics on a Budget
Rio de Janeiro is South America’s most visited city, with upward of 2 million international tourists a year. Add in the Summer Olympics and tourism is sure to explode in 2016. Vacation rental bookings for non-hotel lodgings during the 2014…
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35 Great Hikes to Take in 2016
Follow through on a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and enjoy the outdoors by planning a few hikes in 2016. It’s cheaper and far more rewarding than toiling…
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10 Rock Climbing Gyms to Conquer Nationwide
Some indoor rock-climbing gyms cater to children celebrating birthday parties or company team-building retreats. Gyms for serious climbers can be much more exciting. Even the ones with the toughest routes…
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36 Tasty Places to Eat for Cheap in Chicago
The Windy City has a well-deserved reputation as one of the top foodie-friendly cities in America. From Chicago’s patented hot dogs and pizza to authentic international cuisine, there’s a wide…
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15 Farms to Visit for Classic Fall Fun
Nothing sets the mood for autumn quite like a visit to a farm. Whether the appeal is pick your-own apples and pumpkins, introducing the kids to farm animals, or enjoying…
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Cheap or Free Museums in All 50 States
You don’t need a fat wallet to enjoy some of the best museums in the country and soak up exhibits ranging from refined to frankly quirky. See the Blue Angels…
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12 Affordable Boat Adventures in Asia
Traveling by boat in Asia can offer a glimpse of old traditions, insight into a unique way of life, access to a hard-to-reach locale, or a new perspective on a…
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13 Unusual Fall Festivals for Budget Travelers
In some parts of the world, fall is a season of color, warmth, and comfort before the onset of the cold, barren winter. In others, autumn marks the end of…
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20 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Berlin
Reunited, eclectic, resilient — Berlin is one of the liveliest and yet historically fraught cities in the world. There are plenty of budget-friendly things to do and see in this…
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11 Cheap and Free Museums for the Whole Family
A day at the museum can be a relaxing and educational outing for a family, but many have entrance fees of $15 or more per person, even for children, and…
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25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in London
London can be an expensive place to visit, especially for Americans, who get only 65 pence to the dollar. But there are so many cheap or free things to do…
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12 World-Class Hotels Under $100 a Night
Want to stay in luxury hotels around the world without blowing your whole vacation budget? It’s entirely possible — depending on where you go and how discerning you are in…
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Top 13 Regions for Value Wines Around the World
It’s no secret among wine connoisseurs that certain regions stand out for the exceptional value of their wines. With a little bit of guidance and insider info, you too can…
