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A bed and breakfast in Naramata offers commanding views in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.

The Frugal Traveler: Okanagan Valley a true treasure of British Columbia

May 12, 2019 at 3:42 a.m.

A hidden gem of the British Columbia tourism experience lies in a picturesque wonderland known as the Okanagan Valley. A myriad of boutique wineries and charming bed and breakfast establishments,...

The Frugal Traveler: Vacationing as a couple provides packing perks

May 12, 2019 at 3:41 a.m.

While traveling as a twosome provides a myriad of savings opportunities along with a built-in support system for navigating logistical challenges, it also allows you each to save some serious...

The Frugal Traveler: Grand Bahama Island offers budget-friendly eco tourism

May 12, 2019 at 3:39 a.m.

With all of the king-sized cruise ships, casino action and waterfront resorts on Grand Bahama Island, travelers might reasonably expect that a more ecologically-oriented getaway to this destination would be...

A favorite snack of President Barack Obama is Spam musubi, also a popular snack in Hawaii.

The making of a president: Barack Obama’s Hawaii

August 21, 2019 at 2:20 a.m.

HALEIWA, Oahu - If you've vacationed in Hawaii, you know the come-hither scent of flowers, the trade winds cooling the peaks and the warmth of the southern ocean. Now imagine...

Scott Courdin, Wildlife Curator at Statesboro's Center for Wildlife Education, holds 12-year-old male Harris Hawk.

South Georgia zoos offer a walk on the wild side

May 12, 2019 at 3:39 a.m.

Take your family on a wildlife safari right in your own back yard. These four zoos in South Georgia offer great day trips with educational components for the kids. The...

Vacations with an Amish flair in Lancaster, Pa.

May 12, 2019 at 3:37 a.m.

Most of us spend our day to day lives feeling pulled in a thousand directions, and almost everyone I meet classifies themselves as "busy." When it's time to get away,...

The Frugal Traveler: Sarasota well suited to family and pet travel

May 12, 2019 at 3:37 a.m.

Beach time and bay kayaking aren't the only things to do when visiting Sarasota, Fla. The city is also known for its circus heritage, shopping and support infrastructure for families...

Waiters serve patrons at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A return to New Orleans and its delicious, affordable cuisine

May 12, 2019 at 3:36 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS - On Bourbon Street, stout men in narrow-brimmed hats strummed loud music from bars on opposite sides of the street, battling for the attention of passersby. Neatly dressed...

A woman rides her bicycle on Mackinac Island while her dog jogs alongside.

The Frugal Traveler: Michigan’s Mackinac Island provides an affordable trip back in time

May 12, 2019 at 3:36 a.m.

Free of automobiles and reachable by Shepler's Ferry for a mere $22 per round-trip ticket, Michigan's Mackinac Island is the epitome of time travel on a budget. Horse-drawn carriage taxis...

Fishing Village on Island of Moskenes on Lofoten Islands, Norway.

Deconstructing Norway: A tune for travel, on backroads and byways

May 12, 2019 at 3:35 a.m.

LILLEHAMMER, Norway - The visitors touring Maihaugen Heritage Village were itching with curiosity. They'd wandered the site's narrow lanes and peered inside the 200-year-old log cabins. They'd explored the craft...

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