Skip the Schnitzel in Vienna
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By Olivia Stren
- Sample Austrian cuisine at gilded brasseries, BYO-picnics, and luxe milk bars that, much the city itself, delicately balance the old and new.
Spend Less in Lisbon
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Known for unbeatable weather and retro chic, seductive Lisbon is also Western Europe’s cheapest capital.
Glimpse a Disappearing London
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Visit East London's boutique hotels and art galleries before they make way for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Tri-State Area
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Tour Our Backyard Wine Country
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See why Seneca Lake is a closer alternative to Northern California.
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Scout Your Country Home in Bedford
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This Westchester town mixes rural attractions with urbane appeal.
East
Make a Craft-Beer Run to Philadelphia
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Sample microbrews from around the world in the city's 400-plus pubs and bars.
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Find Beach Bargains in Delaware
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The first state's overlooked beachfront has the same pristine sand as the Jersey Shore—minus the crowds, noise, and prices.
West
Pick Your Pinot in Mendocino County
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The rugged valley just west of Napa offers better rates, oceanside vineyards, and hype-free culture.
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Wander Off in Maui
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Tourists avoid the island's spooky, beautiful northeastern coast, which leaves more beaches, volcanoes, and waterfalls for you.
South
Concert-Hop in Knoxville
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From weekly jazz performances to lo-fi indie shows, this football town has become a new hot spot for music.
Switch Gears in Austin
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The coolest city in Texas—and the ride-ready Hill Country terrain outside the capital—is accessible even to novice cyclists.
Midwest
Get Contemporary in Chicago
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With massive museum renovations and a growing gallery district, the Second City is striving for first prize in culture.
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Rock and Roll in Indianapolis
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There's a booming indie scene in the Indiana capital, thanks to its intimate rock clubs and great music stores.
International
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Visit East London's arts & culture scene before it makes way for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Join Granada's Revival
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Follow a steady influx of expats to this Nicaraguan city that thrives on new hotels, cheap shopping, and a welcoming social scene.
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Escape for Less
- The bargain hunter’s winter-travel handbook.
Spotlight: LATIN AMERICA
Buenos Aires
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Machu Picchu
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Punta del Este
The Uruguayan getaway vies with Rio for the sexiest seaside playground in South America.
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Pacific Heights
Central America on $4,000 a day? Live it up in a private villa in Zihuatanejo.