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Thursday, December 1, 2011
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What does a fairy-tale Renaissance palace in Italy have in common with a fortress in South Korea? Both are surrounded by communities that are just as intriguing as the castles themselves. Here we bring you the 10 best town-and-crown day trips in the world. Read More  |
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New sites InBed.me, Uptake, and Twigmore enable vacationers to request trip advice from their Facebook friends, choose a hostel that has a crowd they'll feel comfortable with, and connect with locals at their destination—all before their trip starts. Read Post
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 You've seen them in the back pages of Budget Travel—now it's your turn to contribute your own true stories! Send us your travel tales, and the best response we receive between March 1 and April 30, 2012, wins a four-night Mardi Gras getaway for two, courtesy of New Orleans Hotel Collection and Mardi Gras World. The prize includes a four-night stay at Hotel Mazarin and a ride in the 2013 Krewe of Orpheus Mardi Gras parade. The prize is valid Feb. 10–14, 2013, only. For more info: 504/527-0400, neworleanshotelcollection.com. Email us at TrueStories@BudgetTravel.com, and enter to win! E-mail Us Now
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 Britain's South Downs National Park has stunning views, mysterious artifacts, and literary roots. Less celebrated (but no less important): It's got terrific beer. We sent our writer on a 10-day trip to track down the perfect pint. Read More
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Explore the tropical rain forest, visit Arenal Volcano, and play in the waves at Samara Beach. Why it's a Deal 
| Edinburgh, Air, 4 Nights, From $1,019 |
| Paris & London, Air, 6 Nights, From $999 |
| Vienna, Air, 4 Nights, From $699 |
| Maui, Air, 3 Nights, From $489 |
| South Africa, Air, 7 Nights, From $1,420 |
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