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Munich's Affordable Biergartens and Currywurst
Prost is what Germans say before downing a krug (stein) of beer. If you visit Munich during Oktoberfest, it's a word you'll learn well and repeat often. But there's beer a-plenty at all times of the year, especially in the... read more

Hit the Greens for Less Green in Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island, just off the coast of southern South Carolina, is a golfer's dream, not only for its championship fairways and notoriously mild weather, but because of the beaches and activities available for non-golfer travel partners. Although the island... read more

Dance Among the Tulips in Lisse, Netherlands
With rainbow-colored fields of blossoming tulips surrounding the city, Lisse, Netherlands, is an ideal place to be in the spring. However, you don't have to spend a fortune to appreciate the beauty of the season. Here, you can walk among... read more

Taste a Bit of Bavaria Without the Euro in Helen, Georgia
Next to the Chattahoochee River, you'll find a little bit of Bavaria in Helen, Georgia. Here, cobblestone streets and gingerbread-style buildings bring Europe to the Blue Ridge Mountains without the heavy price tag. Come take a horse-and-buggy ride through town... read more

Enjoy the Natural Beauty in Portugal's Douro River Valley
As a World Heritage site and a producer of many fine wines, Portugal's Douro River Valley is worth protecting. Come experience the natural beauty of its land by tasting organic olive oil, drinking biodynamic wine, and staying in a hotel... read more

Burlington, Vermont, is Eco- and Cash-Friendly
Recently named one of the greenest cities in the U.S., Burlington, Vermont, doesn't fool around when it comes to preserving Mother Earth. Come shop for local items at the city's premier food co-op, grab breakfast all day at an organic... read more

The Everglades Beckons With a Lot of Nature and Little Costs
As the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S., and home to a range of rare and endangered species, the Everglades National Park is well worth preserving. Come to Florida's Paradise Coast to experience the local flora and fauna without spending... read more

A Bargain Beach Vacation in Biarritz, France
In summer, beach bums on a budget and ultra-chic jet-setters alike flood the gorgeous beaches of Biarritz, one of Europe's best surf spots. In this little town in southwestern France, you'll find people eating three-course meals or dropping big bucks... read more