Deal of the Day: Catskills Water Park from $199

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, offers a beautiful summer getaway that touches on some of the most serious aspects of our nation's history. Each generation wlll appreciate the history, natural beauty, and small-town charm. This Travelzoo deal to the Wyndham Gettysburg from $109 is a 45 savings over typical summer stays, and it includes the 4th of July and Labor Day. The iconic Gettysburg National Military Park is just 10 minutes from the hotel. (Families visiting Gettysburg for the first time should check out our story "Gettysburg With Kids," published in 2013 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle that turned the tide of the Civil War.) The hotel boasts two restaurants, an indoor swimming pool, on-site theater, and a fitness center. To learn more or book the deal, click here.

Washington, D.C., is a fave destination for Budget Travelers, with more world-class freebies (like museums, historical sites, monuments, and memorials) than just about anywhere else in America. This summer, Travelzoo makes our nation's capital more affordable than ever with this deal at the Hilton Arlington from $119, a 39 percent savings in an upgraded room, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking. The Hilton Arlington's newly renovated Club Level Rooms offer access to a private lounge where a complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres are served; the hotel is a short Metro ride from must-see sights like the White House, National Mall, and the Smithsonian museums; and summer in D.C. includes the chance to take in a Capitals baseball game or soak up the D.C. Jazz Festival or the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. To learn more or book the deal, click here.

As editor in chief of Budget Travel, I get asked all the time, "Do you travel a lot?" And I always answer, "Not as often as I'd like." Because, to be absolutely honest, no matter how much of the world I see, there's always more just over the horizon. This coming weekend, I'll be visiting Dublin for the first time. Of course I've got a massive to-do list while I'm there, including Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green, the Temple Bar neighborhood for music and pub grub, and sites devoted to the Easter Uprising of 1916. I'm also eager to chat with Dublin's talkative locals about the possible reunification of Ireland in the wake of Britain's referendum vote last week to exit the European Union. But you, the Budget Travel readers, are some of my favorite, opinionated, and knowledgeable experts when it comes to seeing the world. Been to Dublin? Tell me what you think I shouldn't miss. Insider secrets, locals-only intel, and the best places to hear traditional music are especially welcome. And I'll tell you all about my Dublin visit in an upcoming feature on BudgetTravel.com.