Monday, April 27, 2009

From Alaska to Maine, these remarkable trips bring you within gawking distance of some of America's greatest natural and man-made treasures. Plus, check out our slide show. read more

• Top U.S. Water Parks

Here's a snapshot of Portugal's defining experiences: beaches, cultural cities, and food and wine. Get a sense of which ones fit your travel style and your budget. read more

• Portugal Menu Decoder
• Chiado: Lisbon's Posh Shopping District
• Under the Alentejan Sun
• Plus: Which Costa Rica Is Right for You?

The online agency has apparently stopped adding a booking fee to its "taxes and fees" in response to Orbitz's identical move. We compared the booking price of several hotels at Expedia and Orbitz and found that Expedia is now roughly matching Orbitz's rates, after taxes and fees are included. read post

• United Unveils Carbon Offsets, But Are They Worth It?
• Practical Paris: What's Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
• Video: How to Survive a Plane Crash
• A Vote for the World's Best Tourism Sites
• Freebie: A Fun New Way to Learn Foreign Words Online

We're very happy to report that BudgetTravel.com is one of five nominees for this year's Webby Award in the Travel category. This year's winners will be announced on May 5. Meanwhile, you've only got a few days left to vote for a separate Webby People's Voice Award. read more

Cities on Sale: NYC, Miami & London Once-overpriced towns are throwing open their doors, with deep discounts at restaurants, hotels, even beach cabanas… How to Rent a Hybrid Car It's easier than you thought, as long as you know how to hone your search… Blog: Top Sidewalk Cafés in Paris These favorites have plenty of sun, excellent coffee, and people-watching potential..

A quick getaway timed to Vivid Sydney, an international music-and-light festival debuting in late spring. Airfare, a four-night stay, a tour of the Sydney Opera House, a Rocks Pub tour with drinks, and a one-hour Discover Bondi tour are included from $875.
why it's a deal

• More Deals: Food & Drink, Culture, Leaving From L.A.
• Three Cutting-Edge Sydney Neighborhoods
• Cool List: Sydney Wildlife World
• The Great Ocean Walk

BedandBreakfast.com's Tanks for Traveling promotion encourages guests to ditch cars and explore the outdoors. There are perks like dining certificates, a wine-and-cheese picnic, and a massage. Here's a sampling of packages in the East and Midwest, from $96.
why they're a deal

• More Deals: Under $500, U.S., Nature Appreciation
• Trips That Can Change Your Life: Biking Solo Across the Country
• Blog: Renting a Bike Nationwide Just Got Easier
• Major Hotel Chains' Green Upgrades

This 10-night Ukraine cruise along the Black Sea and the Dnieper River makes stops in Sevastopol, Yalta, Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kremenchug. Meals, guided shore excursions, and port charges are included, from $1,230. why it's a deal

• More Deals: Cruises, Europe, All-Inclusive
• What $100 Buys in St. Petersburg, Russia
• Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2009: Budapest, Hungary
• Blog: Now's the Time for Cruise Savings

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