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Budget Travel

5 Effective Tips for Traveling on a Budget

May 21, 2009

Despite the recession we still hope to get some good rest this summer. And enjoyable one, of course. What we don’t want though is to think only about the money when go traveling. So let’s have a look at a few fun ways to save money while traveling and avoid going too far into budgeting:
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Free Ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina

May 18, 2009

Are you the type of person who enjoys natures and scenic car rides? If so, you will want to spend some traveling through the Blue Ridge. The North Carolina Mountains are full of scenic roads that take you through National Parks, National forests, valleys, farmlands and much more. Along the way you can take in [...]

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Free Things to do in Philadelphia

April 20, 2009

Philadelphia is a great city to visit on a vacation, even for the budget conscious. Not only is Philly a beautiful city full of public recreation areas and parks but there are also many historical, entertaining and educational activities that are free. That’s right, absolutely free, don’t cost a dime.

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Free Things to do in Dallas

April 17, 2009

Dallas, like everything in Texas, is larger than life and loaded with activities for you and your family to enjoy. The only problem is that Dallas can also have a whopping big price tag attached to it too for visitors to the area. To combat this, we’ve collected a list of free things to do [...]

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Free Things to Do in Baltimore

February 7, 2009

A trip to Baltimore, Maryland is an exciting vacation for someone traveling solo or an entire family. Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and was founded way back in 1729. Known for the role it played in the forming of the United States, Baltimore is probably best remembered for the Battle of Baltimore in [...]

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Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

October 20, 2008

Las Vegas may have a reputation of being a place where money flows freely, but the city actually offers a large number of things to see and do without spending a dime. Below are just a few free ideas:
Watch the free casino shows. Most of the major casinos offer some sort of entertainment for free. [...]

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Free Things to Do in Montreal

February 18, 2008

A shot of downtown Montreal Canada

Montreal, founded in 1642, is one of the oldest cities in North America. The French-Canadian city of over 1.6 million residents combines a Gallic flair and history with modern conveniences and style. French is the official language there, making it the second largest French-speaking city in the world (behind Paris, [...]

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Free Things to Do in San Antonio

February 5, 2008

San Antonio has temperate weather year-round, is easy to navigate, is steeped in history, and offers a number of free things to do–including two of the city’s top attractions. Below are just a few of the many free things to do in San Antonio.
Alamo. The Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo, [...]

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Free things to do in Orlando

January 25, 2008

Sure, Orlando has the Disney theme parks and Universal Studios and a dozen or so lesser theme parks, but the city also has a surprising number of things to do without spending a dime.

Morse Museum of American Art – One doesn’t usually equate Orlando with art museums, but the city boasts an example [...]

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Mickey salutes the military with discounts

January 19, 2008

Tucked between the Magnolia and Palm golf courses, very close to the great mouse’s home, Magic Kingdom, rests a resort dedicated to hosting America’s military.
Florida’s Shades of Green was originally built as a luxury resort known as the Disney Inn. In 1994 the Department of Defense leased the property and turned it into an [...]

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How to get the best hotel rates

January 10, 2008

Sleeping away from home can be a expensive undertaking, so spending each dollar well is an important part of every traveler’s plans. Searching for the absolute best hotel rates is your key to maximizing luxury and minimizing costs, and CNN has come up with tips on how to do just that:

Start using new search engines: [...]

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Free things to do in Barcelona

December 13, 2007

Barcelona, the capital city of the Spanish province of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, sits along the Mediterranean coastline. The city is known for its lively atmosphere, Art Deco architecture, and wonderful assortment of restaurants. Barcelona is a popular cruise port and a great starting point for a train journey along [...]

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Free Things to Do in Ireland

December 6, 2007

Ireland is one of the loveliest and friendliest destinations in Europe. It’s also generally more affordable than most Northern European countries. Ireland also offers a number of free attractions to help conserve your traveling dollars.
Ireland’s National Parks: Ireland’s national parks are all free to the public, although a few charge a small [...]

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Millennium Broadway Hotel NYC $199 per night!!!

July 25, 2007

New York City is a world-class city and the cultural heart of the United States so who wouldn’t want to jet off here for a long weekend? Unfortunately the hotel deals are few and far between and have the potential to put a damper on this fun idea. It’s disheartening to know [...]

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