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Let's Make a (Vacation) Deal
6 Ways You Can Squeeze in a Great (and Cheap!) Vacation Before It's Too Late
If you're not stuck in the midst of the current passport waiting game, and already have yours ready to go, right now and the next couple of months are great times to spend some time in Europe.
"There are great specials available in less-frequented locations such as Alicante, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Vienna, Austria," Karpinski says. "And you won't have to worry about outrageous air fares. Many airlines have already started reducing their rates, and if you book your flight in the first part of August you can take advantage. With just a little research and planning, you will go from having no vacation to spending yours sight-seeing in a unique European location.
"Once you get on HomeAway.com and start looking at all of the great deals available for this time of year, you'll be glad you procrastinated until the end of the summer to take your vacation," Karpinski says. "Not only will you get the satisfaction of a great vacation in some wonderful location, but I've always found that when you know you're saving money on something, you enjoy it that much more. So don't waste another minute and book your vacation now!"
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