November 7, 2009



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A Rare Chance to Save
Some of the world's most expensive cities just got more affordable

• Plus: Hot Deals for Winter Vacations


The Contrarian Traveler

AARP travel columnist Peter Greenberg

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Trip Tutor: Group Mentality
These travel websites will help you get good deals for your crew
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Freeloader’s Guide to Exotic Vacations
Stay in lovely locales for next to nothing
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Travel by the Book
The best volumes for armchair globetrotters
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The World at Your Doorstep
Sip wine in France, safari in Africa, visit the Holy Land—all without ever leaving the U.S.A.

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Highlights

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Nine days in Europe—for less than $999
The challenge: to spend roughly $100 a day in London, Milan, and Paris. See how our expat writer pulled it off


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Volunteering
Our writer went to Costa Rica to teach but learned a few lessons of his own. Is a volunteer vacation right for you?
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Europe by Boat
Is a European river cruise right for you? Take this personality test to find out


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Culture on a Budget
You don't have to spend a fortune to see some of Europe's greatest museums


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Family Trips with a Twist
From houseboats to horses: we've got five fabulous ways to spice up your next family trip or group vacation


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Ultimate Road Trips
Get to five amazing destinations from five major cities—each trip on just one tank of gas
• Plus: Roadways With a View


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American Caribbean: Paradise Without a Passport
Enjoy some of the world's loveliest, loneliest, most serene beaches—without straying too far from home
• Plus: Beachside bargains and essential excursions


Stan & Marcia Klein

Online Extra: The Adventures of Stan & Marcia
Meet a couple who retired at 60, sold their house and belongings, and have been globetrotting and volunteering for nine years