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		<title>Culinary Tourism Offers Alternative to Typically Hectic Vacations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A cooking class taken with a friend while traveling in Chiang Mai, Thailand took place in a serene nature setting. Slowly grinding spices for curry under the instruction of a well-known local chef was a nice break from the traditional tourist scene. It’s possible to embark on a global food tour without spending a fortune [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Travel Tips for Family Getaways</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On a weekend getaway to Orlando, we nearly hit a snag in our eco travel agenda when a trip to Whole Foods resulted in plastic produce bags being provided as the only storage option. Fortunately, we were prepared with mesh drawstring bags &#8211; four for a buck at the dollar store &#8211; and a stash [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/05/20/green-travel-tips-for-family-getaways/</link>
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		<title>Cost-Effective Camping Puts Travel Accommodations in Financial Reach</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It may be getting a bit cold in northern climes, but camping is still a comfortable option in many parts of the world. When paired with bargain air fares, it can make an extremely affordable accommodation option for independent travelers. As with most vacation options, organization and infrastructure can each play a critical role. Here [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/05/14/cost-effective-camping-puts-travel-accommodations-in-financial-reach/</link>
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		<title>Frugal Family Camping Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Camping ranks high on the list of low-cost vacations. With smart planning, camping becomes even more cost-effective. Here are a few favored money-saving strategies. Cost-sharing: Workingtolive.com’s Julie Rains, a professional blogger with two kids, partners with other families to share costs on meals, supplies and site rentals. This is a strategy my family has used [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/05/13/frugal-family-camping-tips/</link>
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		<title>Boat Travel Possible for Budget Travelers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may think that traveling by boat is only for the wealthy, but the truth is many budget travelers have embraced this lifestyle full time. Here are a few suggestions for spending more time on the water during your next extended trip or during retirement in general. (See also: Beach Travel on a Budget) Salvage: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/05/07/boat-travel-possible-for-budget-travelers/</link>
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		<title>Step Back in Time with a Trip to Mackinac Island</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 and delivery carts, picture-perfect period buildings and bicycle liveries abound, making for a couple’s or multigenerational family getaway you won’t soon forget. Fun: The island’s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/05/06/step-back-in-time-with-a-trip-to-mackinac-island/</link>
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		<title>Bike Your Way Around the World: Budget Tips for Two-Wheeled Adventures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bicycles are an affordable way to see the world in an up close and personal way. Syndicated television personality Judge Alex E. Ferrer agrees, pointing to wildlife spotting on a bike ride through Shark Valley in Everglades National Park as a favorite way to get back to nature while affordably enjoying Miami. Nancy Sathre-Vogel and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/04/30/bike-your-way-around-the-world-budget-tips-for-two-wheeled-adventures/</link>
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		<title>British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley Takes Wine Tourism to a New Level</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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, combined with a noteworthy culinary scene make this a travel destination to take seriously. Here are just some of the ways this Canadian travel pearl [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/04/29/british-columbias-okanagan-valley-takes-wine-tourism-to-a-new-level/</link>
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		<title>Athletic Travel Combines Fitness and Fan Fun with Other Travel Agendas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re training for the London Olympics or getting ready for a regional ski competition, serious athletes often resort to RV rentals or short-term apartments to keep accommodation costs under control. You can use the same strategies to stay on budget during your own athletic travel adventures, whether they are participatory or to simply enjoy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://trekhound.com/2013/04/23/athletic-travel-combines-fitness-and-fan-fun-with-other-travel-agendas/</link>
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		<title>Nature, Dining Part of Paradise Coast Travel Experience</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Collier County, Florida’s Paradise Coast, including the communities of Naples and Marco Island, has more than 80 percent of its acreage dedicated to parks, preserves and nature sanctuaries. With direct flights available from cities such as Toronto, Chicago, Dallas and Baltimore, it’s a popular getaway for eco travelers looking to enjoy water and wildlife while [...]]]></description>
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