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12 great Memorial Day getaways
We've rounded up 12 convenient Memorial Day escapes from coast to coast to ensure that you spend more time enjoying your blues festival (or pool party) than you do deciding where to go. Thinking about taking a break for Memorial Day? Now is the time to start planning. To point ...
Do you really need to get a travel vaccine?
You've just told a friend about your upcoming trip to a once-in-a-lifetime locale like Machu Picchu or an African game park and he turns your wanderlust to whaa-waa with a simple question: "Have you gotten your shots?" The question is not as bratty as it sounds. There are a handful ...
Stargazing in India
It's easy to get overwhelmed in India—the people, the colors, the food! But starry skies and utter solitude are just a camel ride away. Here's how to get away from it all in India. Nineteen hours of train travel across northern India in a sleeper car might leave anyone disoriented. ...
8 Places where you shouldn't travel alone
The words "group travel" can conjure up visions of busloads of tourists roaring past sites, checking off a strict itinerary. But not all group tours are created equal. More importantly, there are some places where you'd be at a distinct disadvantagewithouta guide. Each of the destinations on our list comes ...
10 best budget destinations for 2013
We did the homework, now all you have to do is pack your bags. Here, next year's affordable hotspots—where world-class hotels, restaurants, and shops will (almost) make you forget you're traveling on a budget. Year after year, friends and family of the Budget Travel staff inevitably ask us the same question: "Where's ...
10 tricks for conquering flight anxiety
Does the idea of flying cause you to break out in a cold sweat? You aren't alone. More than 25 million Americans suffer from some form of flight anxiety, making aerophobia (fear of flying) the second biggest fear in the U.S. after public speaking. If you do fall in this ...
8 U.S. islands where summer lasts all year long
The mercury is dropping and now all you want to do is hit the beach for a warm day in the sun. These islands offer all your favorite warm weather activities—365 days a year. You don't need to splurge on a trip to the Caribbean to spend time on the ...
8 U.S. islands where summer lasts all year long
You don't need to splurge on a trip to the Caribbean to spend time on the beach this winter. These eight U.S. islands have the sandy shores, seafood shacks, and sunny skies that will have you thinking it's summer—even when there's snow on the ground back home. TAKE A ...
20 best-kept secrets of Washington, D.C.
Standing in line is no way to spend a vacation. Yet the 16 million tourists who visit Washington from around the world every year wind up ensnarled in queues at major monuments for most of their trips. Follow these insights—from a resident expert, budget-minded foodie, and mom—to do D.C. just ...
10 theaters with frequent ghost sightings
We go to the theater for all kinds of thrills—suspense, romance, and unexpected plot twists. But the theaters themselves, with their long histories of players, staff, and audience members coming and going, are often the stuff of legend. Maybe it's just because the buildings are old and creaky, maybe it's ...
12 most iconic rivers on earth
Trace the great rivers of the world and you'll find you're tracing much of human civilization. Throughout the ages, these watercourses have provided sustenance for crops and have kick-started exploration, enterprise, and even empires. Of course you've heard of these rivers before—they've shaped the world as we know it and ...
Confessions of a psychic
What's it like to be on the other side of the crystal ball? Psychic reader Lisa Barretta opens up about what she really thinks about her clients, and shares three pieces of travel advice that everyone should consider before booking a trip. Whether you believe in psychic readings, tarot cards, ...
Top 10 most visited cities in the world
Where do Americans travel most outside the states? That was the question asked when compiling Budget Travel's Top 10 Most Visited Cities by U.S. Travelers. Paris? Definitely, no doubt. Florence? Maybe… what about Bermuda? Thanks to the travel experts at Expedia and their analysis of U.S. hotel bookings and flights abroad, we now ...
10 restaurants that started a food movement
Some of the most popular foods—like Asian noodles, gastropub fare, sushi, and locally grown produce—were relatively unknown only a generation ago. Here, we recognize, and recommend, some of the restaurants and chefs that changed the food world. It wasn't long ago that the phrases "local food," "gastropub," "New Nordic," or ...
How to get a free upgrade
If you want to score a gratis first-class seat, swanky suite, or high-end rental car, you can't rely on luck alone. Here are a few easy ways to improve your chances and upgrade your experience. I have a long, transcontinental flight coming up. I dread being cramped in a coach ...
5 unusually dangerous -- and unusually safe -- places to drive
Thinking about hitting the road on your next vacation? Be careful out there. Not every country (or state) has the same safety standards that you may be used to. We spanned the globe and found five places where you might want to stay off the streets—and five places that are ...
10 natural phenomena you need to see to believe
Worms. Ice. Coral. Some of our planet's most unsuspecting elements are responsible for the most extravagant productions (move over, Cirque du Soleil). Best of all, these shows are on the house, courtesy of Mother Nature. From the spectacle of thousands of fireflies flashing in unison in a forest in Papua ...
12 awe-inspiring American castles
You don't have to travel to Europe to indulge your royal fantasies—it turns out we have towering turrets, secret passageways, and medieval moats aplenty right here at home, not to mention some fascinating stories about how these great houses came to be. Who doesn't go a bit giddy at the ...
7 tricks for getting gas for less
Don't let the price at the pump get you down. These seven tips can save you as much as $11 a fill up. With gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon, every trip to the gas station is a pain in the wallet. And that's just for the commute, forget ...
7 most common gas-guzzling mistakes
Did you know that for every 5 mph you drive over 50 mph, you're paying an extra 26¢ per gallon for gas? It's easier than you think to avoid common mishaps like this—and save money at the pump. With the national average price of gas nearing $4 a gallon, drivers ...
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