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Highlights from the current issue of Budget Travel

Secret Hotels of Costa Rica  
In a corner of the southern Nicoya Peninsula--a laid-back slice of paradise on the Pacific that surfers would just as soon keep to themselves--we've uncovered nine charming hideaways

Europe on the Quick  
In winter, airfares to Europe, and Scandinavia in particular, drop dramatically. Then again, so does the temperature. Would you want to spend 10 days there? Probably not. But a long weekend can be absolutely refreshing

Shut Up and Ski  
The latest ski resort trends--ritzy spas, slopeside boutiques--have nothing to do with why you head to the mountains in the first place. At our top 10 old-school ski resorts, lift tickets max out at $52

Trip Coach: Europe   
Spurred on by a generous gift, a couple is heading on a delayed honeymoon to Spain, Portugal, and the Azores

Road Trip: Pacific Coast Highway  
The coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles is all about slowing down and swooning

A Village Called Santa Teresa  
The faded colonial mansions of this groovy neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro are being turned into friendly B&Bs

Where's the Tipping Point?  
Who should you tip? How much is appropriate? How should a tip be offered? Situations that may call for gratuities always seem riddled with questions

Simplifying EasyCruise  
David LaHuta picked up nine useful pointers from the crew and fellow passengers on EasyCruise's first Caribbean journey

If You Want That Pillow, You're Gonna Have to Pay
Facing steep fuel prices and tough competition, airlines aren't cutting costs so much as passing them on

Maui's Chic Boutiques  
Before driving the twisty road to Hana, pit-stop in Paia for handmade fashions and crafts

Chilling Out in Quebec  
In the past year, three Nordic-style spas have opened around Quebec City