Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

How to hit the slopes on a budget

Planning a ski trip starts with answering these three questions: What mountain should I ski/snowboard? Where should I stay while I'm there? And how much am I willing to spend on lift tickets and equipment rental? A ski excursion can easily cost a traveler thousands of dollars, but consumers who are frugal can get by on about $150 a day per a person without sacrificing creature comforts. Here are some money-saving strategies for planning this season's ski trip.

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River cruises put an elegant spin on touring Europe

A trip to Europe has universal appeal, but not everyone feels ready for the practical side of the proposition. For some travelers, the challenges of independently planning a trip to countries where they might not speak the language is enough to put them off. However, the increasingly popular option of river cruises gives you the best of a European travel experience with a minimum of effort.

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Tips for smooth and successful holiday travel

Planning a surprise visit to Grandma and Grandpa for the holidays or a family trip to celebrate the new year? Holiday travel can be stressful, but with some careful planning, it can be full of joy, instead of headaches. Check out these holiday travel tips to help you get through this busy time with ease.

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The Grand Canyon: How to get an in-depth view of America's natural wonder

(ARA) - The world is full of amazing things to see, but there are a select few sites that people agree are truly wonders of the world. The tradition started a long time ago, in ancient Greece, when Antipater of Sidon listed the unrivaled buildings of the day. More recently, new lists of world wonders have been proposed including both man-made and natural sites, providing the perfect blueprint for a traveler's "bucket list". Luckily, Americans can start checking things off right in their own spectacular backyard by taking a Grand Canyon tour.

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Money-saving secrets for small business travelers

The need to travel on business may remind you of that old adage that you have to spend money to make money. But premium travel arrangements don't have to cost a premium price. Saving money on the big expenses of business travel - transportation and lodging - can be as simple as planning ahead, staying flexible and using reward and incentive programs to your advantage.

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