How to Take a Cheap Vacation

I can't think of many people that don't like traveling. Most of the people that I run across are planning vacations, enjoying their down time, and exploring the world. That's how I am. I love exploring new places and getting around to different places.What I don't like is paying for the experience. Regardless of where you travel, vacations are going to be a huge financial commitment. No matter what you do, you're almost always going to spend more than you originally plan.There's really no such thing as a cheap vacation but, there's nothing wrong with taking steps to reduce the price. Here are some of the things that you can do to get the most inexpensive vacation possible.Be Flexible With Your DatesThere's a huge benefit to being...

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Discover Europe's secret hot spots

Sergio PaduraThe Matarranya region in Southern Aragon is Spain's answer to Tuscany, striped with vineyards and rivers, and dotted with olive groves and tree-lined peaks.Americans can’t get enough of Paris, as becomes painfully clear each summer, when it swarms with tourists. Relief waits a train ride away in Île de Noirmoutier: You’ll be greeted by the scent of mimosa and the sight of bobbing yachts and families picnicking on the beach. Slideshow: See the secret hot spotsThankfully, Europe is still full of under-the-radar gems like this French retreat. And we can’t resist spreading the word about the latest emerging hot spots, from Eastern Europe’s hippest art scene to a sleepy district of lakes and castles. The continent is so...

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How to Budget for a Backpacking Holiday Around the World

So your thinking of doing your yearlong round the world flight and leave the 9 to 5 life behind are you? Well that is great, there are lots of people how think of going and never make it. Thinking and worrying about what could go wrong, and the what if's in life that paralyze them in to doing nothing, like a deer in the head lights. I personally thing you should be worrying my about missing out on your chance, your opportunity, your dream; a lot more than the unlikely worst case scenarios that could happen if you ever went. But that's me. Your here now reading this which I hope it will help give you that information, the help and advice that you need to move forward in to booking the fight and just saying; "What the hell this will...

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Expedia reports more travelers dream Dominican this year

Expedia.com data shows the Dominican Republic is increasingly popular while remaining a good deal, shares deals and tips for planning the perfect Dominican Republic getaway.Expedia.com has found that the Dominican Republic is an increasingly popular destination for US travel, up 30%, making it the 2nd most popular destination for Americans to travel in Latin America and the Caribbean.As the largest and most diverse Caribbean destination, the Dominican Republic is an easy trip from Miami, New York City, Atlanta and even some European destinations. Known for its warm and hospitable people, the Dominican Republic is a destination like no other, featuring astounding nature, intriguing history and rich culture. In additional to identifying...

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Tourism in the UK contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing

The Travel & Tourism industry in the UK is nearly five times the size of automotive manufacturing and supports almost as many jobs as the financial sector.This is according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) sponsored by American Express.The research, undertaken by Oxford Economics, shows that the sector’s direct contribution to the UK GDP is £35 million which is almost five times the GDP of automotive manufacturing and larger than chemical manufacturing and the mining sector.Travel & Tourism’s total contribution to GDP in the UK was £101 billion in 2011, or 6.7% of total GDP. This compares 2.3% for automotive manufacturing, 1.9% for mining and 4.1% for chemicals.With 2.3 million direct, indirect...

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