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How to Plan a Family Reunion
From choosing the perfect destination to getting your clan organized, Budget Travel offers the ultimate guide to a freakout-free family fest!
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7 Eco-Travel Tips for Earth Day—and Every Day!
Going green has never been easier—or more luxurious! Just in time for Earth Day, Budget Travel shares seven ways to help you have an environmentally friendly—and totally brag-worthy—vacation.
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America's 10 Most Beautiful Hidden Gems
Budget Travel presents some of the most gorgeous parks and small towns you've never heard of.
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8 Places to Go Before You Have Kids
Here are eight great destinations to hit before you have to worry about anyone's nap schedule but your own.
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Secret Hotels of Washington, D.C.
Just in time for our president's inauguration, we found five charming hotels that are refreshingly democratic in price.
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12 Most Extreme Places in America
In a country known for extremes, there are twelve places that stand out from the crowd.
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10 Best Budget Destinations for 2013
Here, next year's affordable hotspots—where world-class hotels, restaurants, and shops will make you forget that you're traveling on a budget.
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20 Best-Kept Secrets of Washington, D.C.
The nation's capital is packed with must-see sights—and tourists. Want fun without the lines? Follow these expert insights on how to do D.C. just like a local.
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10 Endangered State Parks
They're beautiful, they're close to home, and they're steeped in history. But the best reason to vacation in one of our state parks? They're fast becoming an endangered species.
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8 Most Common Tipping Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Here's the definitive guide to who you should tip… and who you shouldn't.
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6 Simple Questions That Will Save You Money on Vacation
The right question can get you a free upgrade, cheaper airfare, or a lower rate on a hotel.
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Le Bellevue
These basic accommodations offer views a luxury hotel would kill for.
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Photos: 8 Great Places to Visit Before Kids
These eight destinations are best experienced without kids in tow.
- Photos: Secret Hotels of Washington, D.C.
- Photos: 10 State Parks in Peril
- Photos: Coolest Small Towns 2012
- Photos: One Tank Escapes for 8 Cities
- Dependable Hotel Chains Around the Globe
- Photos: 10 Cozy Hotels on Florida's Gulf Coast
- World's Weirdest Hotels
- Photos: 5 Beautiful Reasons to Love Venice
- Photos: Coolest Small Towns in America
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How to Pay for Your Vacation
Our trip coach offers practical financial solutions to help you indulge your wanderlust.
- 11 Spectacular Vacations You Should Book Right Now
- One-Tank Escapes for 8 Cities
- 7 Common Expenses That Take Travelers by Surprise
- Theme Park Survival Guide
- 8 Ways to Save Big on Summer Travel
- Skiing in Summer in Chile
- Secret Hotels of Florida's Gulf Coast
- 30 Hotel Chains Every Traveler Should Know
- How to Get a Free Upgrade
- 8 Cool New Tools for Finding the Perfect Hotel
- The Breakdown on 8 Membership Programs
- World's Weirdest Hotels 2011
- 5 Beautiful Reasons to Love Venice
- The Pacific Coast Highway--Without the Traffic
vacation rentals / homestays
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10 Homestay Experiences
There's no faster way to connect with a new culture than by inviting yourself into someone else's house, whether it's a chic apartment in London's Notting Hill or a thatched-roof hut in southern Belize.
