ROOMS WITH VIEWS

A welcome contrast to the glitzy, white-walled resorts of the Aegean, the intimate, family-run hotels of Greece's western islands offer something significantly more appealing: authentic Mediterranean heritage in homespun settings. read more

FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

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HARD-WON WISDOM

Arianne Cohen was one of countless travelers stranded in London after officials grounded more than 100,000 flights because of the Icelandic volcano eruption. Heed her advice so you're prepared for whatever strikes next. read more

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Filled with 350 of the best family travel tips you'll ever read, The Smart Family's Passport is a compilation of tips submitted by Budget Travel readers and originally published in our Reader Tips department. Topics include: in-flight infant management tips, vacation planning with the kids, making the most of a Disney visit, no-fail road-trip games, and tips for staying safe. Order your own copy now at irreference.com.
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