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Saving Spring Break: Less Costly Alternatives to Traditional Destinations
Spring break – the annual bacchanalia of shirtless frat brothers and bikini-clad sorority sisters – may be financially challenging for plenty of college kids in 2009. Smart parents and students are already looking for closer-to-home, cost-effective alternatives to distant and costly tropical destinations.

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When planning a wedding, it’s important to keep your guests’ finances in mind, especially the ones who are traveling from out of town. The cost of traveling and attending a wedding can be significant, but there are some small steps you can take to make your guests’ stay easier on them and their pocketbook.

Summer is family vacation season. Soon the kids will be out of school and feeling the wanderlust inspired by warm weather. But families bored by the beach or tired of the theme parks can find themselves looking for something different.

When dreaming of traveling, everyone has something different in mind. And when investing in a vacation or second home, you want to make sure you get what you want. For many, destination clubs are the answer because they provide the best of many worlds.

There’s good news for travelers who would like a taste of the dude ranch experience blended with a heaping serving of other vacation-type activities. Today’s dude ranches cater to a diverse crowd – from families to couples to singles – with activities, attractions and services that travel far beyond the trail.

Has today’s economy forced you to reconsider your family’s annual summer vacation? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. The good news is that you don’t have to miss out on the fun just because you aren’t leaving on a jet plane. Sometimes the most fun can be found right around the corner, or in your own backyard.

An effective way to stretch your travel dollars is to vacation during the off-season. Here are a few tips for making the most of this spring’s shoulder-period.

Summer will be here before you know it, and if you’d like to go on a trip this year, now is a good time to start planning.