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Your Couch or Mine? Hospitality Exchanges Make Backpacking Even Cheaper

Web-based hospitality exchanges let budget travelers and cultural immersion junkies see a destination in a new way and return the favor when they're back at home.

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The Rubdown in Chocolate Town: Spa Time in Hershey PA

The Mediterranean-style 232-room Hotel Hershey is set on a hill overlooking town. As old-world as the hotel is, it's managed to be edgy too, marrying the must-have spa concept with the…

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4 Great Mid-Atlantic B&B Getaways

Worn out? These four B&B retreats within easy driving distance from Philadelphia and New York will have you rested and rejuvenated in no time.

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Spain: Soak up the Sun, Spas, Wine, and Wellness this Spring

Italy and France get all the wine and food-loving attention, but Spain has more than the lion's share of fine wines (I'm currently stuck on anything with the Tempranillo grape in it),…

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Cozy Cabin Winter Specials at U.S. State Parks

Both those who love the winter cold and those who seek to escape it can agree that a warm, cozy cabin on a chilly January night is a wonderful thing. To celebrate the season, state…

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European Tour Prices Drop Like Winter Temperatures

Off-season travel to western Europe is in full swing: from the UK to Vienna, deals on all-inclusive package tours are available that help take the sting out of the dollar's declining…

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Alternative Accommodations: Sleep in New York City For Less

By and large, hotels in Gotham charge more than hotels anywhere else in America -- an average of $250 per night. Though I admit this unpleasant fact, I'm not discouraged by it.…

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Get Away With the Girls to Italy, Chile, Mexico and the U.S.A.

Call them gender-exclusive vacations. Call them trips for women only. Or call them girlfriend getaways. No matter what you call them, the impetus is pretty much the same -- sometimes,…

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Paint NYC Red This Winter, But Don't Leave Home Without Your Amex Card

With its packed hotels, sold-out theaters and full restaurants, you'd think that a city like New York wouldn't need any promotion. You'd be wrong.

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Western Ski Slopes: It's All Downhill From Here

The migration has begun for boarders, skiers, avid 'shoers and cross-country fanatics looking for the early beat on what is right this minute quite possibly the best natural snow…

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Shhh, It's a Secret: Stay Free in Belize

December is the beginning of the high season in Belize, a time when the weather is perfect, the beaches beckon and visitors can experience some of the best diving in the world,…

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Plan For A Winter Wonderland in Whistler and Vancouver

British Columbia's urban and country duo have much to offer those seeking a wide range of travel experiences: good food and wine, museums and, now that winter is approaching, a…

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Canary Islands: Plenty of Reasons to Sing Their Praise

With an abundance of hotels, more than a dozen golf courses, exceptional water sports, nature reserves, archaeological sites and hundreds of volcanoes, you may be torn between getting…

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Baja California Might Be Battered, But It's Better On The Wallet During Hurricane Season

If you're a calculated risk taker, you might benefit from traveling to the area's fishing villages, resort areas, golf clubs and beaches at this time of year.

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Fall Into a New York Hotel from $79 a Bed or $40 a Bunk

Even though the season and the city attract tourists and business travelers from the world over, there are still some great hotel deals at smaller spots nestled between residential…

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Hello, Beach: The Bahamas for Less Than $63 a Day

Nassau is only a thirty-five minute flight from Miami, making it one of the closest and most accessible Caribbean destinations. It has more than just location leaning in its favor.

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That's So Cool: Holidays on Ice from $65 a Night

The ice hotels of the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for another freezing season. Sleeping in arctic conditions may not be everyone's cup of (iced) tea, but the novelty factor,…

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Foolproof Resources for Fuss-Free Philly Getaways

There's a lot more going on in Philadelphia than a Phillies playoff run. You can easily eat, drink, walk, shop and sightsee your way through a long or short weekend in the City of…

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Zip-a-dee-do-deal All the Way to Disney

So the kids are back in school and you're already thinking about your next vacation. Begin planning now to give them something to look forward to.

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Is Your New York Hotel Legal?

Some great New York City hotel deals listed on prominent websites are actually illegal operations driving New Yorkers out of their homes, according to city and state officials.

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West Coast Mexico: Stay from a low $51 Per Night this Fall

From the old-school glamour of Acapulco to the fishing village of Puerto Vallarta to the chi-chi, celeb-loving Cabo San Lucas and more, the west coast of Mexico offers an array of…

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Keep an Eye on Four Seasons as They Expand in Asia

With 70 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and more than 20 properties in development, the high-end hotel chain is busy expanding its presence around the globe, including Asia, with…

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Fall for Nature in America's National Parks

Summer is the season for visiting America's famed national parks, but as temperatures start to cool down, so do visitor numbers and the prices at some of the country's most popular…

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Erie, Pennsylvania: Western Anchor of Scenic Route 6

This is the first of three articles covering the entire Route 6 across northern Pennsylvania. One of America's most scenic drives, Route 6 has its own promotion department made up of…

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Get Thee to a Nunnery (or a Monastery) and Save on Accommodation Costs

Many years ago while in Rome, I stayed in a convent which was surprisingly comfortable, had a huge communal kitchen and was centrally located. It was also very affordable in a city…