Travel
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15 Alluring Cheese Shops Where You Can Get Free Samples
It’s hard to tire of cheese, since each type in this beloved category of dairy products is unique. In the culinary world, a diverse cheese board is hard to beat, but many grocery chains are sorely lacking in the complex…
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Embrace the Cold at These 12 Affordable Winter Destinations
In many parts of the country, the grueling days of winter have truly settled in with frigid temperatures and only rare appearances by the sun. But there are many places where winter’s arrival actually brings out the best in the…
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The Best of Florida on a Budget
Florida is a popular destination for sunny weather and the magic of Disney, but it has far more to offer frugal travelers than beaches and theme parks. From the Panhandle in the north to the Keys in the south, the…
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11 Ways to Cut or Avoid Those Annoying Baggage Fees
More than 7 in 10 Americans have travel plans this holiday season, according to a recent Orbitz survey. Although some people will drive or take a train, many will journey by plane. And that often means fees of $25 or…
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Skip the Turkey: 10 Great Getaways for Thanksgiving Weekend
With a bitter presidential race dividing friends and families, celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones may not be the fun-filled occasion of years past. Or perhaps it’s never been a favorite holiday, given all the cooking, cleanup, and family dysfunction. Whatever…
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How to Fly for Less This Holiday Season
A few classic frugal “rules” get thrown out the window when it comes to booking holiday flights. Ticket prices often revolve around the holiday, regardless of the day of the week, for example. Here are some of the best holiday…
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16 Public Buildings You Have to See Inside
The mental images conjured by the words “government building” likely involve tedious obligations such as jury duty, traffic court, and paying property taxes. Here’s a list designed to turn that…
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Get High: 12 Spectacular Balloon Festivals From Coast to Coast
The oldest and most basic flight mechanism in human history, hot-air balloons first appeared as toys in China in the third century. Nearly 1,500 years later, in September 1783, brothers…
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20 Money-Saving Ski Passes for More Fun at More Places
Skiing and snowboarding are notoriously expensive pastimes. Last season, the average price of an adult weekend lift ticket at the nation’s resorts was $109. Frequent skiers and riders, however, can…
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Frugal Fall Fun: 50 Free and Cheap Festivals That Celebrate Autumn
The end of summer means a new world of agricultural delights and gorgeous autumnal scenery, plus a whole lot of events honoring the new season. There’s a rich variety of…
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14 Under-the-Radar Places With Amazing Fall Foliage
New England comes first to mind for taking in fall’s brilliant hues of yellow, red, orange, and green, but there are gorgeous locations around the country with fall colors that…
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See a Game for Less: The Cheapest Teams in Every Pro League
Going to a sporting event can be pricey, but some stadiums are cheaper than others. Each season, Team Marketing Report ranks the most and least expensive teams across the major…
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Keep That Healthy Glow: 13 Tips for Prolonging Your Summer Tan
After dedicating hours by the pool or enjoying weekends at the beach, sunbathers want to preserve that vibrant glow as long as possible. Summer may be winding down, but that…
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12 Cheap Ways to Rid Your Ride of Nasty Odors
Scent is usually the first thing people notice when entering an unfamiliar car. And for some drivers, that’s bad news. A smelly car can end up costing hundreds of dollars…
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13 Great Places to Go Skinny-Dipping
If you haven’t gone skinny dipping — felt the one-of-a-kind sensation of submerging naked in a natural body of water — it’s something to put on your bucket list. For…
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18 Scenic Ferry Rides
When traveling, sometimes the best way to get the lay of the land is to get away from the land itself. Dinner cruises and whale watches promise unique experiences, but…
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What’s the Best Low-Cost Airline?
For many travelers, cheap airfare is a vital part of an affordable summer trip. Smaller airlines known in the industry as low-cost carriers, or LCCs, traditionally try to undercut legacy…
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All Aboard: 11 Affordable, Scenic Railroad Trips
There’s a certain nostalgia associated with train travel — the magnificent expanses and glittering cityscapes, the sound of the train whistle, the clatter of the rails, and the beauty of…
