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Trip Coach: Empty Nesters in Costa Rica

These vacationers are looking for bird-watching spots, beaches, the ideal butterfly farm, and a rain forest with a zip line.

Save the Date: Wacky Festivals

A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out America's best and quirkiest. Some people will dream up any excuse for a party!

Paris Hotels at a Price That's Right

From bohemian to luxe, here are five boutique properties with atmosphere to spare.

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Summer Series: Affordable Europe

Dollar got you down? We present a special series of blog posts that offer tips and tricks to beat the high cost of Europe, with advice from writers both here and abroad.

Boston Summer Hotel Deals, From $123

Spend a long weekend in Beantown thanks to these discounted room rates and packages. A bike rental and tickets to a baseball exhibition are among the perks.

Paris Through an Artist's Eyes

We challenged a photographer to capture glimpses of unexpected, everyday life in Paris—and found ourselves falling in love with the city all over again.

Road Trip: Of Farmers and Dells

Wisconsin is the great American Midwest with a bracing dash of weird: Where else will you find an albino muskrat, world-class waterslides, and a truly foul cheese?

Take My Word: Favorite Gardens

We asked experts to recommend a garden anywhere in the world. You'll dig their answers.

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Win a Monograms trip in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore

It's our 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, Budget Travel and Monograms are giving away an 11-day trip for two in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore! Play our photo scramble, and you could win.

Slide Show: You Ate What?!

In honor of our new book, A Stingray Bit My Nipple! True Stories from Real Travelers, we've compiled some anecdotes about the more questionable things our readers have consumed. Plus, see the slide show!

Which Sex And The City Girl Are You?

From our blog: Editor Erik Torkells' take on the sassy women from Manhattan and their new movie. Plus, we unearthed some fabulous poll results.

Car Rentals

Tips for Driving in Europe

Europe's little idiosyncrasies aren't so charming when you're trying to keep up with the traffic laws and protocols.

Oh No! My Rental Got a Ticket

Here's how to handle it if it happens to you.

Family Travel

The Family Travel Handbook

Our pull-out-and-save guide to family vacations is packed with tips on planning and packing; getting there; eating well; and just enjoying yourselves.

15 Places Every Kid Should See

Here's our pick of important American landmarks that every kid should visit. Our choices might surprise you.

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