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A red, white and blue vacation

The summer travel season is here. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, uncertain travel conditions worldwide and the weak dollar have prompted many of us to forgo travel outside the country. As you plan your summer getaway, here are some money-saving tips and U.S. vacation-destination ideas.

 
A great year to explore America

Theme vacations: Leave the planning to them
Check out these hassle-free, all-inclusive adventures.

6 great American shopping vacations
These hot shop-till-you-drop getaways offer shopping bargains that'll make your summer break pay off.

A suitcase full of money-saving travel tips
Here are more than two weeks' worth of tips to help stretch your vacation dollar.

Travel covered (with insurance)
Don't forget to put travel insurance on your pre-vacation agenda. You'll protect your vacation money even if your travel plans go awry.

Mark your map to bypass Debtsville
When Americans set out on vacation, most of them head right for Debtsville. Don't be one of them.

 
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Travel by air or land

Five tips for finding cheap travel deals
Cut through the plethora of travel offers with these shortcuts for finding bargains online and off.
Plus: The latest security guidelines for air travelers

Explore the remote with a recreational vehicle
Purchasing a RV is very much about attaining a new way of life. Pick up and roam to your heart's content.

 

 
-- Updated: July 3, 2003
   

 

 
 

 

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