Monday, February 2, 2009

Even in the depths of February, life stays breezy in these affordable spots with near-empty beaches and quirky charms. Plot your warm-weather escape with help from photos in our slide show.
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• Nonstop Caribbean: Fly Right to the Beach
• Nonstop Mexico: Fly Right to the Beach
• Uncharted Islands: Get There First!
• Photos: 14 Romantic Hotels

We sure have. There are the things we've lost at the airport, things we've broken, and more mishaps. One reader even admits to forgetting to put shoes on her child before leaving for a trip. Commiserate with your own lesson learned the hard way.
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• It's Hard to Book Those $1 Room Rates at LastMinuteTravel.com
• Cuba: Change Travelers Can Believe In?
• London: A Sneak Peek at Michelin's Affordable Picks for '09
• JetBlue to Begin Flying Out of LAX
• Nobody Knows America's Festivals Better Than This Dude

On her first trip to India, a North Carolina woman is looking for guidance on safe solo travel, how to haggle, and what to wear at the beach. read more

• Plus: Find Out How Her Trip Went
• True Bollywood Story: How to Be a Movie Extra
• A Cautionary Tale: Don't Get Ripped Off in India
• How to Buy a Sari in India

Round-trip airfare and six nights split between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, with stops at the Taj Mahal, spice markets, and the Amber Fort, from $1,499. why it's a deal

• Real Deals: Asia, Africa
• Real Deals: Architecture, Landmarks and Monuments
• Real Deals Leaving From: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, L.A., NYC
• Been to India? Share your photos, videos, and travel journals at myBudgetTravel

There's something about this dreary month that makes us desperate for a vacation. If you're taking a trip in February and need some help planning, write to us at letters@BudgetTravel.com. If we choose you, you'll be featured in an upcoming Trip Coach section! e-mail us now

This New Year's, two travel buddies traded champagne and partying for a detoxifying retreat. But would a week of no Starbucks—and no food—leave them cleansed or just cranky? read more

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A roundup of reduced hotel rates and packages for Vancouver Island—Victoria, Ucluelet, and Tofino—and the Vancouver area that include hockey game tickets, a dining credit, and a simulated flight. Rates start at $102. why they're a deal

• All Canada Real Deals
• Vancouver: A Top Budget Travel Destination for 2009
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• Top Shopping: Vancouver's Vintage Fashion Boutiques

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