FRUGAL FUN How to vacation on a budget


getting away for somemuch needed relaxation. You can have fun on a limited budget. It just takes some planning on your part. The current economy has yielded one pos-


Don’t put off your vacation because you’re worried about the financial aspects of


itive: hotels and resorts are offering many spe- cial deals. If you’ve decided on a particular hotel or hotel chain, check theirwebsite to see if they are offering any budget-friendly deals such as free nights or hotel credits that can be used during your stay. As you plan for your vacation, check tourism


websites for the states and cities that interest you. You’ll find valuable information, some of whichwill steer you toward free activities. Consider the great outdoors when you’re


looking at destinations. Look for walking and biking trails aswell aswildlife refugeswhere you can learn about the local ecology. For example, theVirginia Birding andWildlifeTrail has some 400 species of birds, 250 species of fish and 150 species of terrestrial andmarine animals. The 36-mile-long Gerard Hiking Trail in


OilCity, Penn. hasmore than 52miles of trails leading through areas rich in historic and scenic


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27miles of clean,warm, sandy beaches, fine dining, golf, shopping, sport fishing, concerts, special events and festivals, great theatre, wonderful hotels and B&B’s.


We invite you to visit and make memories!


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The Catskillsmeet the Hudson River Valley in Ulster County. Enjoy year-round festivals and four-season outdoor ad- ventures! Visit our historic sites, attractions andwineries, explore the arts and eat in our world-class restaurants. Spend a night in one of our charming B&B’s, rustic dude ranches or chic resorts.


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beauty. You’ll find a large number of nature preserves and other protected green spaces in South Carolina. The ACE Basin contains a large area of pristine marshland and shoreline in the state’s Lowcountry. You maywant to plan your visit around an


annual event. Most events charge only a nomi- nal entry fee but offer fun-filled days. Take the annual North Carolina Seafood Festival, for example,with a vast array of exhibits and lots of music and seafood. These ideas are just the beginning. Check out more travel bargains atwww.greatvacations.travel.


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