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7 Affordable Destinations for 2013

There is such a thing as an over-the-top trip without an over-the-top budget. Here are our picks for the most affordable destinations around the world this year. More savings for souvenirs!

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on January 21, 2013 at 12:24:07 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Rio de Janeiro, Nashville, Amsterdam, Istanbul,
Splurge vs. Save: Private Islands

Looking to get away? Private islands offer the kind of seclusion for those who mean business. But they vary wildly in how hard they hit the wallet. Read on for budget-friendly options...and a few indulgences.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on January 04, 2013 at 3:00:38 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Island, Beach Vacations, Hotels, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Napa and Sonoma on a Budget

Who doesn't long for a weekend in California wine country? But from tastings to dinner reservations, its easy to blow your budget in an afternoon. So here are the secrets to doing it on the cheap.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 17, 2012 at 10:30:08 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Wine, Winery, Napa, Sonoma, California,
Ultimate School Vacation Planner

What's the first thing you (should) do when the kids go back to school? Look at their vacation schedules and get to planning. Take our expert tips on how to plan for a year of great family getaways.

Posted by Heather Morgan Shott on September 03, 2012 at 3:30:06 PM EDT in Family, Travel Tips Tagged: Children, Vacation Tips, Tips, Family Travel, Beaches
CheapOair.com Challenges Budget Travelers

Think you're the ultimate budget traveler? Prove it—become a finalist in CheapOair.com's Traveler of the Year contest and you'll spend a month in China or India with a friend. But there's a twist.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on August 10, 2012 at 10:34:36 AM EDT in Deals Tagged: Deals, China, India,
Use this tip to save time and money in London

Get a discount when you book online at this busy London spot.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 19, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: London, England
Enjoy a picnic with our quick travel meal tips.

The proliferation of inviting prepared-food shops, chichi delis, boulangeries, and the like mean that you can cobble together a veritable feast without forking over a tip.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 18, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Dining, Picnic