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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Romania's Black Sea Budget Beach Getaways

A European beach vacation may seem beyond your budget this year, but if you look east of the Mediterranean you'll discover a very different and quite affordable Black Sea alternative.

Article / Family & Kids

Recession-Buster Destination: A Long Summer Weekend in Boston

With its many weekend hotel specials and kid-centric institutions, Boston is a surprisingly cheap family travel destination.

Article / Family & Kids

4 Ways to Horse Around on Your Family Vacation

Still haven't decided on a destination for your summer vacation? It's time to discover your inner cowboy, mount up, and join some four-legged friends on an outdoor adventure.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Myrtle Beyond-the-Beach: 15 Reasons to Coax Your Kids off the Sand

Myrtle Beach is a quintessential kid-friendly seaside resort, but sun, sand, and surf are just the beginning. Here are 15 great reasons to pull your children to dry land.

Article / Road Trips

Born in the U.S.A.: Summer Tours of American Factories

Beer, coffee, hot sauce, and more -- get up close to the nation's assembly lines without getting your hands too dirty.

Article / Local Experiences

Escape Crowded French Cities and Resorts for the Charms of Languedoc

Medieval castles, river canoeing, cave exploration, and more discoveries from southern France.

Article / Local Experiences

New Mexico: Eating, Praying, and Loving on a Budget

How visiting three New Mexico cities can capture the spirit of a bestseller, without breaking the bank.

Article / Local Experiences

Exploring the Lesser-Known Languedoc Region of France

How you can trade large groups of tourists, long lines at attractions, and booked out hotels for small villages, Roman ruins, and inexpensive chateaux.

Article / Road Trips

French Driving Basics: Kilometers, Roundabouts and $10 a Gallon Gas

The challenge was to rent a car in France, drive around for ten days and return with sanity, marriage, and bank balance intact. The result: Easier than anyone would expect.

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

Small Town Escape: Steveston, B.C.'s Fishing Village Charm

Steveston is no secret among Vancouverites, who flock to the boardwalk and waterfront park in summer for sun, fresh fish, and kite flying. But for the out-of-town visitor, it rarely…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The 4 Best Museums in U.S. National Parks

Sometimes it's necessary to step inside to get a better perspective on the great outdoors. Here are four top museums and visitor centers at parks in the American West.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: North Cascades National Park

The lack of roads, the weather and the rugged terrain conspire to keep crowds away from the Cascades' hundreds of waterfalls, glaciers, and archaeological sites.

Article / Local Experiences

Stepping out of London and Into England's Charming Peak District

The Peak District is an expanse of serene landscapes, pretty villages, and historic towns, and a peaceful introduction to all that's best about visiting England.

Article / Family & Kids

Paddle Your Own Canoe this Summer, Family Style

Strap on a life preserver, hop in a canoe and cruise down a river this summer to learn about the environment, view wildlife, and explore unchartered waters.

Article / Local Experiences

Family Escapes: Charleston and Kiawah Island

Compact, easily walkable, and culturally diverse, Charleston, South Caroilina is one of the country's most sophisticated family-friendly destinations.

Article / Local Experiences

5 Totally Gay Ways to Explore Dublin

If you're thinking about heading over to Ireland to spend some of your pink dollars, here are five very fine ways to empty your wallet.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Pauline Frommer's Top Budget Destinations for Summer 2008

Despite the record high prices, there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas,…

Article / Single

Editor's Choice: 7 Top Spots for the Solo Traveler

Planning a trip that's all about you? Here are seven destinations, from crowded markets to empty beaches, where you can choose your own adventure.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Going Inland: What to Expect on Alaskan Cruisetours

To reach travelers who want to spend more time in Alaska, cruise lines offer tours that combine a cruise with a multi-day land experience. With the season in full bloom, it's a good…

Article / Local Experiences

6 Summer Festivals Across America

Across the country, the summer months offer an eclectic range of activities that will entertain, amuse and baffle from Virginia to Washington state, California to Wisconsin.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Split Personality of the Alabama Gulf Coast -- Lux Yet Laid Back

The Alabama Gulf Coast may only stretch a mere 32 miles, but they are certainly 32 miles of some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country.

Article / Theme Park

4 Disney Parks in One Day? How One Family Did It

Four theme parks. Three kids. Two adults. And one seemingly impossible assignment: to visit every Disney World resort on the same day.

Article / Family & Kids

Say Hi to Summer! Top Resorts Woo Families for Memorial Day

Higher gas prices may make you want to stay closer to home this year, but top family resorts are answering back with great deals for parents and kids eager to make the most of the long…

Article / Family & Kids

Eat Cheap: How to Take Smaller Bites out of Your Wallet

At no time are kids' super-size eating habits more evident then when the family is away from home. Here are 9 tips for cutting mealtime costs.