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How to Spend a Week in Italy on Less Than $1,500

Italy isn’t typically thought of as a bargain travel destination — hotels can be pricey for much of the year, and meals will often put a bigger dent in your wallet than notoriously budget-friendly destinations like Spain and Portugal. However, knowing some tricks can help your dollar stretch further. These include opting for shoulder-season travel,…

The 13 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Hotels in Ireland

Whether it’s discovering the rugged coastline, exploring the rich history and culture, or holing up in a traditional Irish pub with a pint, there’s plenty of magical moments to be found all over Ireland. There’s also no shortage of great places to stay, from authentic medieval castles to gorgeous Georgian townhouses. Even better, you don’t…

The World’s Cheapest Places to Travel This Summer

For many destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer months of June through August see the largest crowds and most staggering prices. However, in-the-know travelers can avoid the added buzz and expense by seeking out low-season and under-the-radar locales toting better price tags. To make the most of your travel budget this summer, read on…

The World’s Best Budget Clothing-Optional Resorts

Whether you’re a nudist, looking to avoid bathing suit tan lines, or want to add some excitement to your romantic getaway, a clothing-optional resort may be the perfect choice. We’ve already shown you the nine best luxury clothing-optional resorts in the world, so now we’re rounding up the best nude-friendly properties that won’t break the…

8 Easy Ways to Score a Cheap Flight

Flights are often a big part of a travel budget, especially when heading overseas. Sure, back in the good old days, flights were more expensive, but you also got a lot more for the price (read: free checked luggage, the ability to transfer tickets and credits to someone else without penalty, hot meals, check-in areas…

6 Luxurious Hotels in San Francisco and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

View of Golden Gate Bridge from Alcatraz Island, San Francisco With stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, iconic turn-of-the-century architecture, and opulent interiors, San Francisco’s luxury hotels are worth the splurge. However, if you’re looking for something high-end, but don’t have a large budget, don’t worry, as we’ve rounded up some of the most…

The 16 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Hotels in Paris

Street at Hotel Duquesne Eiffel Home to legendary landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Sacré-Coeur Basilica, Paris unsurprisingly breaks its own tourism records year after year. The millions of tourists who visited the City of Lights kept annual hotel occupancy rates at an average of 75.6 percent in the first half of 2018 alone.…

6 Luxurious Hotels in Los Angeles and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

Beach at Hotel Casa del Mar With trendy enclaves, celebrity-approved spots, and tourist epicenters, Los Angeles has a lot to offer. Throw in perfect weather, beautiful rooftop pools, Hollywood glamour, and stunning architecture, and you’ve got the ingredients for a memorable itinerary. However, as alluring as Los Angeles is, the city is also expensive —…

5 Luxury Hotels in Ireland and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

A gorgeous coastline, amazing nightlife, dramatic landscapes, and first-class golfing are just a few of the things that make Ireland an incredible travel destination. The luxury hotels around the country, from Dublin to County Mayo, are worth a visit alone. However, for every traveler with a sky-high budget, there are many more looking to extract…