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4 Ways to Save Big on Your Next Trip to Cancun

Cancun can bruise the budget, but it's possible to soften the blow: Booking a package deal that bundles together the costs of airfare and hotel can reduce hotel tabs to manageable…

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Hotel Alternatives That Could Save You Big Bucks

There's probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend's sofa or camping out. But you don't have to rough it to afford your next getaway.

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Please, Please Stay with Us: Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet

Hotels big and small are trying to entice you to stay with them this fall with a number of special deals that include free nights, upgrades, resort credits, rebates, and lower prices.…

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Trouble or Nothing: A Quick Guide for a Girlfriends' Getaway to Vegas

If you're headed to Sin City with your favorite band of broads, here's a down-and-dirty list of musts for a quick jaunt.

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How Hotels Help Themselves to Your Money

If you think your hotel is done with you when you check out, think again. It might just be getting started. Charges can be quietly added to your hotel bill after you've left. And…

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Disney's Neighborhood: M-I-C Where Savvy Families Stay

Check out how these six Kissimmee hotels really pour on the family-friendly extras, and at a price that's incredibly affordable.

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Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Home Exchanges

What you need to know to live like a local and save thousands of dollars on your next vacation.

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10 Ways to Get Historical in Los Angeles

We know, we know: L.A.'s all about out with the old, in with the new. However, the city notorious for razing its history can actually be a great place for history buffs -- if they know…

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Tank Toppers: Hotels Lure Families with Free Gas

Wouldn't it be great if someone else paid for your trip to the pump? As luck would have it, more hotels than ever are luring guests with the promise of free gas.

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Best Family Discounts at Major U.S. Hotel Chains

The challenging economic climate aside, there is good news for travelers this summer: Hotel chains are pulling out the stops to lure families. Here are some of the best perks offered…

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Reports of Hawaii's Demise as an Affordable Vacation Destination Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

This Monday, AAA announced that Hawaii was the most expensive state to visit, with costs of $792 per day, per couple. But savvy travelers can have a wonderful holiday for less than a…

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Summer Beach Getaways for the Family

You can still snag some family discounts and outright international bargains for traveling this summer -- as long as you stick to Hawaiian, Caribbean, and Mexican beaches.

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Travel Troubleshooter: A Room With a Wrong View

Bob Ledford is promised a room with a two-sided ocean view when he books through Expedia. But when he arrives, the view isn't what he expected, the hotel doesn't seem to care, and…

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Magical Stays: Perfecto Paradores for Your Next Trip to Spain

Spain has a rich architectural heritage with magnificent historic walled cities and some of the finest preserved castles and fortresses in Europe. Spain's 'Paradores' are a stunning…

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Travel Troubleshooter: That's Some Cleaning Bill

Bart Everson's room rate at an Alabama resort includes a big surprise: a $166 'cleaning fee.' The fine print in his reservation mentions a fee, but doesn't say how much he'll be…

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100 Years of Mother's Days: Make This One a Family Travel Adventure

You best be thinking of the perfect way to show your mother how much you love her, and nothing says 'I love you' like travel.

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Girls Gone Mild: Relaxing Retreats & Spa Vacations

Mainstream media is inundated with ideas for exciting and enthralling girlfriend getaways, but sometimes all a girl wants is to do absolutely nothing.

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Single and Loving It: Valentine's Day Travel for One

Treat yourself to a getaway where the words 'single supplement' can be accepted as a badge of honor.

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Cozy Yuletide and New Year's Specials at National & State Parks

Celebrate the winter season in Ohio state parks or in Yosemite National Park and take advantage of several deals on offer.

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April in Kiev? Book Early for Central and Eastern European Savings

While it might be a bit cold to plan a trip to Central-Eastern Europe for some time in the next few months, there are a handful of specials that favor those who can plan early, often…

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Lodging in Lighthouses on the Atlantic Ocean Coastline

Originally constructed to serve and protect, now several Atlantic coastline lighthouses are hosting visitors in search of cozy getaways with unbeatable water views.

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Cheapers, Peepers: How to See Fall Foliage for Less

Head to National Parks to catch the U.S.A.'s greatest display of color and nature.

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Getting Cozy in 5 Big City Bed and Breakfasts

If you're looking for a bucolic hideaway shielded from the hustle and bustle of modern life -- minus the nature -- it might be time to check into the world of urban B&B's.

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Dine, Drink and (Almost) Sleep Under the New York City Sky

New YorkÂ?s hotels offer some exceptional places to get outdoors and either take in the view or wine, dine and unwind under the warm summer skies.

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Sleep Like a King, Pay Like a Commoner In New York's Royal Boroughs

Everybody wants to come to New York. But fewer people want to pay Manhattan hotel rates. When all the Manhattan options bust your budget, head out to the royal boroughs: Kings and…