If the thought of the weak US dollar plus the cost of international plane tickets during the summer makes you want to hide your pocketbook and hole up at home, think again! There are plenty of places nearby that feel far away. You don't even have to hop on a hopper to have a fantastic vacation. With a little creativity and some help from your favorite travel guide writers you can have an adventure in your own backyard.
San Francisco Getaways
Drive the perfect coastline, drop into village-y Bodega Bay, or have some marine good times at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Read the full article ›
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The best places to go for the best of regional food - start with clam chowder in Boston and finish up with sweet iced tea in the Deep South. Read the full article › - Top 10 Kitsch Experiences - USA
Aliens, dinosaurs and good old-fashioned tinned ham: take a detour or two to catch the best of US kitsch. Read the full article › - Top 10 Scenic Drives - USA
They don't call it America the Beautiful for nothing. Roll down that car window and feast your eyes. Read the full article ›
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