Thursday, January 29, 2009

Allison Rupp worked at Yellowstone National Park's historic Old Faithful Inn in 2004. She admits: "Instead of vacuuming, I picked up some crumbs." Read on and share your reactions by posting a comment. read more

More From Our "Confessions Of…" Series:

• A Flight Attendant
• A Vegas Massage Therapist
• An AAA Hotel Inspector
• A Baggage Handler

Thanks to the more than 500 readers who commented on our blog question: Where are you going in 2009? The responses make it clear that the recession isn't stopping our readers from traveling—and they reveal a few patterns. About a third of respondents are planning to visit perennial favorites in Western Europe, and 17 percent will take a cruise.
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• Virginia Giving Away 40 Free Trips
• This Weekend: Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania, Take 122
• NYC: Classical Music for Less
• Travelocity Launches a "Green Directory"
• Boston: Street Art Is No Oxymoron

Photos: 14 Romantic Hotels These spectacular, affordable spots—some close to home, some in Europe—are perfect for a secluded getaway… What's the Deal With Duty-free Shopping? We report on whether duty-free is a true tax loophole or just a gimmick… Video: A DIY Tour of Berlin Hop off the bus at these landmarks for a dose of the city's history, architecture, and sweets.

Do you and your gang have yet to live down your experience at family camp? Not yet? Good! We want the video proof of the most hilarious and ridiculous time you've had going to camp with your kids. It can be milk snorting, a waterhole mishap, falling off the bunk beds—just show us what you've got. Upload your videos at myBudgetTravel, tag them "family camp," and then stay tuned! upload now

Visit the happening—and increasingly affordable—British capital just in time for the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show in May. This Virgin Vacations package covers a ticket, a six-night stay, and airfare, from $799. why it's a deal

• All Europe Real Deals
• London's Top Tea Parties
• Dream Trips: Wimbledon
• London Hotels at a Price That's Right
• An English Gastropub Crawl

Join the raucous Carnival fun—live music and parades of masked and costumed performers—in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, New Orleans, or Trinidad. These packages start at $170 a night. why they're a deal

• Real Deals: Warm Weather, Beaches, South America
• The Caribbean Quickie: Sexy Beach Escapes
• How to Buy a Bikini in Rio
• Cabarete: The Mellow Dominican Republic
• Trip Coach: Jamaica

It's not only temperatures that have dropped in Chicago—hotel rates are low now, too. These packages include perks like museum tickets, dinner gift certificates, and free parking, from $100 a night.
why they're a deal

• Been to Chicago? Share your photos, videos, and Travel Journals at myBudgetTravel
• Eat Like a Local: Chicago
• Chicago Hotels at a Price That's Right
• Bike Tours in Chicago and Beyond
• Guidebook Smackdown: Chicago

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