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    Four Perfect Restaurants Near the Venice Biennale

    In Venice for the Biennale? We've got four simple—and simply awesome—lunch spots a short walk from the show.

    by Elizabeth Minchilli, Thu, May 23, 2013, 12:00 PM

  • may
    22

    Universal Studios Orlando Plans Harry Potter Park Expansion

    Harry Potter fans, rejoice! Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express are coming to Orlando in 2014.

    by Kaeli Conforti, Wed, May 22, 2013, 5:30 PM

  • may
    22

    Military Travel Discounts For Memorial Day

    What better way to honor those who serve our country than by making vacations more affordable for them? Here are several deals geared just for this special crowd.

    by Kaeli Conforti, Wed, May 22, 2013, 3:00 PM

  • may
    20

    5 U.S. theme parks under $50

    From coast to coast, here's how to get your adrenaline fix this summer without breaking the bank.

    by Kaeli Conforti, Mon, May 20, 2013, 6:00 PM

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    20

    A New England Must-See

    No trip to Massachusetts is complete without a stop at Emily Dickinson's home.

    by Cathy Bennett Kopf, Mon, May 20, 2013, 12:00 PM

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    25 Stunning Scenes from Costa Rica

    From impressive active volcanoes to adorable jungle wildlife, we present 25 travel-inspiring photos of Costa Rica taken by our Budget Travel audience.

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    World's Most Beautiful Museums

    No big city vacation is complete without a visit to a beautiful museum. Our favorite collections combine great locations with iconic, inspiring works of art.

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    12 Best Budget Airlines

    We’ve scoured the globe to find the most affordable airlines, whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway or a longer, more exotic adventure on the other side of the world.

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    Budget Travel readers have spoken! The competition was fierce, with towns across the U.S. vying for the 2013 title of Coolest. Did your town make our final list?

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    23 Incredible Road Trips BT Readers Love

    From beautiful, relaxing drives down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to epic cross country adventures, our Budget Travel audience shares their all-time favorite road trips.

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    12 Phrases That Mean Big Travel Savings

    Learn the magic words that can score you a deep discount, a steep upgrade, or some tasty perks.

  • 10 Affordable Caribbean Destinations

    The exclusive beaches, posh nightlife, and glitzy shopping of the Caribbean can be yours without the sticker shock.

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  • 35 Stunning Photos of Ireland

    From the colorful streets of Dublin to the inspiring heights of the Cliffs of Moher, here’s a look at the Emerald Isle’s most picturesque sites, featuring our readers’ best Ireland photos.

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    8 Incredible Grand Tours You Can Actually Afford

    From a safari journey around Africa to an extensive cross-country tour of the U.S., we've rounded up eight grand tours that give you the largest amount of adventure for the smallest amount of money per day.

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    Announcing Budget Travel's Ultimate Road Trips App!

    Budget Travel Ultimate Road Trips is a guide to our country's most inspiring drives. Plus: we've scouted out the best places to eat, see and stay along the way—and plotted them all on a map with GPS functionality so all you have to do is drive. You're welcome.

    Available on iTunes and Android Market.

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