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Dream Trips 2010

Even as proper vacations grow increasingly scarce, we at Budget Travel believe there's no time like the present to plan one of those bucket-list adventures that promise to stay with you for a lifetime.

Feature Stories

Make a Cultural Pilgrimage

Most travelers are willing to go that extra mile to see something remarkable. But art and architecture enthusiasts are in their own league. Just for them: four of-the-moment, if rarefied, cultural destinations well worth the legwork.

Your Own Private Island

Having an island all to yourself seems like a luxury reserved for the Richard Bransons of the world. But we uncovered five options that, while worthy of any billionaire, are affordable for the other 99.9 percent of us, too.

5 Unforgettable Train Trips

Itineraries that take you through astounding scenic stretches on three continents.

Join the World's Best Parties

A carouser's guide to seven annual celebrations worth a haul.

World's Best Carnivals, Unmasked

It's everyone's favorite excuse for a party. Here are the 10 most over-the-top celebrations, each with distinctive traditions for music, costumes, and letting loose.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Everyone's Going

Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2010

Each year, we pore over industry news and trends and dive through mounds of statistics to determine the world's new best-value destinations. Find out why our picks are more affordable than ever—and how to have fun once you get there.

Cities on Sale

Once-overpriced towns like New York City, Miami, and London are throwing open their doors. Michelin-starred restaurants are suddenly offering (gasp!) deep discounts. Beach cabanas are going for $35. And there are more hotels than we care to count vying for your presence. Here's your all-access pass.

Real Deals

Real Deals

Belize, Air/Car, 9 Nights, From $2,036

This self-guided drive offers a blend of jungle adventure in northern Belize and seaside serenity at Placencia and Hopkins beaches in the south.

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