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Top-Ten Budget Travel Destinations for 2010
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Are you ready to travel in the New Year, but not sure your wallet is quite as ready?
Have no fear—our friends at BudgetTravel.com have announced their top-ten budget-friendly travel destinations for 2010, and the list is exciting and diverse. The top-spots include: Portland, Las Vegas, Glacier National Park, Baja California, Mexico, Samaná Peninsula, D.R., Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Vienna, Sydney and Hanoi. Moon offers travel guides to several of these wallet-friendly destinations.
Each year, the experts at BudgetTravel research industry news and trends and dive through mounds of data to determine the world's new best-value destinations. To find out why their picks are more affordable than ever—and how to have fun once you get there—you can read the full article here.
There’s no better time to book your next adventure. When you do, make sure you return to Moon.com for unique and budget-friendly trip ideas, informative blogs, maps and more. And don't forget we're giving away a $100 Southwest Airlines gift card to one lucky reader to help get you on your way. For a chance to win, all you need to do is sign up for our monthly e-newsletter by January 4th.
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Traveling Smart
Posted by kavm on June 7, 2010 at 11:06 am
Interesting, diverse, and intelligent list. Happy to see Portland - it deserves the honor. Few cities embrace improvement and quality of life issues as wholeheartedly and elegantly as its locals. Fortunately, this often includes respect for the fact that most people are trying to live responsibly on a budget. Another great site to check out is http://www.budgettravelblog.com/. Interestingly, they recently named Portland as one of the top 10 cities for visiting farmers markets. Hoping to visit again soon!
Why I like this list
Posted by rose gala on May 21, 2010 at 6:05 am
It's got some surprises! It's truly budget oriented! It makes me want to pack the cooler and leave now!
Isn’t the US a fabulous
Posted by earthtraveler48 on May 20, 2010 at 1:05 am
Isn’t the US a fabulous country, where all those holiday destinations are so accessible? There is nothing quite like the thrill of travel and the exploration of different societies and lifestyles. We work hard enough as it is, and all deserve our holidays!
Travel list
Posted by George.F on January 4, 2010 at 4:01 am
Finally a great travel list with out budgets in mind. I am surprised at some of the destinations that made the list but very happy about it nonetheless. Thank you for sharing this. casino online