Shop-till-you drop vacation destinations
By Jennie L. Phipps • Bankrate.com

For some people, shopping is a vacation unto itself. Even if you're not one of those folks, a vacation that incorporates excellent bargains can make your getaway pay off. Here are five vacation suggestions at fun places where a savvy shopper can save a bundle:

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Vacation destinations for savvy shoppers

 

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North Carolina furniture bargains
Want to refurnish your home with decorator style at discount prices? Head to North Carolina. After shopping, visit the nearby Biltmore estate to see how the wealthy filled up their mansions.

Tax breaks for Delaware shoppers
Delaware's known as the First State and it definitely is the first stop for shoppers wanting to save on sales tax. Later, take a break at one of the beaches along the state's 26 miles of coastline.

Boots and bargains along Route 66
Once you have your new wheels, hit Route 66. It'll take you through Oklahoma where Western wear bargains abound. You also can see the buffalo roam and visit a premier Western-heritage museum.

Happy hour in Southern California
California and wine are synonymous. But don't head to Napa. Southern California is the country's most competitive wine market. After a few glasses, it's off to find the stars in nearby Hollywood or take in a Pacific coast sunset.

More tax-free goods in Oregon
West coast shopping vacationers have their own sales-tax haven in Oregon. Portland is home to several funky retail districts and the world's largest independent bookstore. Celebrate your great finds with a toast of specialty ales at one of the city's many microbrew pubs.