SWINDLE-PROOF TRAVEL

Traveling abroad isn't cheap to begin with, so it's doubly painful when converting currency starts to add up—if you're not careful, you could lose up to 22¢ for every dollar. Here's what you need to know to protect your purse. read more

FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

Cities love tourists for the money they bring to the economy, and yet the locals often hate how visitors clog the sidewalks. London may create an unofficial line to divide a slow lane (for store browsers and backpackers) from a fast lane along the sidewalk's outside edge on its busy Oxford Street. Share your opinion by posting a comment and voting in our poll. read post

HIT THE SLOPES

Lift-ticket prices are nearing $100 a day at some resorts. We scoured North America for the best hills that buck the trend. Here are 10 ski resorts that are as affordable as they are attractive.
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CALLING ALL READERS

We're highlighting readers' pet travel stories in an upcoming Trip Coach column, and we'd like to see the creatures in action. E-mail letters@budgettravel.com with photos of your dog, cat, or other traveling companion on vacation—posing in front of major landmarks, buckled into your car for a road trip, or hiking along a beach. Be sure to include details about the trip and your pet! The best shots will be featured online.
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