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10 beaches that should be on your bucket list. Yahoo! Yahoo! 5 short but sweet summer cruise getaways. (Photo: Bermuda Department of Tourism) Even if you’re short on time or money, that doesn’t mean coming up short on fun.

5 short but sweet summer cruise getaways

Spice up summer with a last-minute cruise getaway that won’t break the bank. We’ve rounded up five quick and easy summer cruises that are setting sail soon from close-to-home ports. Yahoo! Yahoo! You'll never believe where these waterfalls are hidden. One mile past the Supai Village, you will get your first glimpse of the breathtaking Upper Navajo Falls, which tumble over a 50-foot sheer cliff.

You'll never believe where these waterfalls are hidden

Photo by Travis Burke Although the Grand Canyon is cleaved by the Colorado River, it’s not the kind of place that conjures up images of tropical waterfalls and effervescent pools. While parts of the canyon do see snowfall and extreme cold, it’s known as a desiccate place. Hidden cruise deals: how to nab flash sales. (Photo: Holland America Line) While researching a recent story on summer’s best Alaska cruise bargains, I was dumbfounded to discover jaw-dropping $299 rates for a last-minute 7-night Princess Cruises sailing to Alaska — one of the best-value fares I’ve stumbled upon during my many years of travel deal-hunting.

Hidden cruise deals: how to nab flash sales

The only problem? 5 U.S. theme parks under $50. With Disney parks recently raising their ticket prices to $89 for a single–park one day ticket—Universal Studios is just as bad—now is the perfect time to start thinking about smaller, regional theme parks where you can get your adrenaline fix for less.

5 U.S. theme parks under $50

Here are five theme parks around the country where the daily price of adult admission is under $50. Luna Park, Coney Island, N.Y. The best deal on the list, Luna Park's prices correspond with the number of credits each game or ride is worth, so how much you spend to enjoy the park really depends on which rides you choose to go on. For anyone as indecisive as I am, stick with the $29 four-hour Unlimited Luna Park Ride Wristband or the $39 Ride and Play package, a four-hour unlimited ride wristband that comes with a $20 game card (both are valid only during weekdays before Labor Day, daily afterward). DiscoverAmerica.com. Find a hotel. 255,278 hotels worldwide. 17+ million hotel reviews. Billet d'avion et vol pas cher - Skyscanner France. Cheap Airline Tickets, Low Cost Air Fares & Tickets, Cheap Airfares. Best Travel Sites to Save You Money. Feeling too pinched by the ever-troubled economy to travel?

Best Travel Sites to Save You Money

You can still find good deals to get away -- if you know where to go online first. Here are the best travel sites we've found to help you bag the best bargains on airfares, lodging, car rentals and all your other travel needs. Note: All but one of the following sites are free to use. 1) Kayak.com scours hundreds of online sources for the cheapest fare available. Best secret beaches on Earth. Ibo Island (Photo: www.iboisland.com) Even for die-hard swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers, sometimes a day at the beach is anything but.

Best secret beaches on Earth

You know the drill: too many people, too much noise, not nearly enough serenity to enjoy the majesty of blue skies and white-crested waves. The good news is that there are still undiscovered beaches out there—blissful hideaways where tourism hasn’t yet eclipsed the local culture and there’s more to do, for those so inspired, than loll on the sand.

Best airlines for families. As any parent of young children knows, flying with wee ones can be exhausting and, at worst, disastrous.

Best airlines for families

The "what ifs" are almost endless: The cabin pressure could shift suddenly, causing infants to shriek with ear pain. Your two-year-old cries due to pent-up frustration. Older kids even revert to toddlerhood after hours and hours onboard. Add the disgruntled looks you're getting from other passengers and crewmembers, and you can see why some families forgo vacations altogether. America's Best and Worst Airports- Page 13. News - ParkStamps. America's Greatest Main Streets.

Driving across America, it’s all too easy to lose your mooring amid the commercial thicket of the same old fast-food outlets and big-box stores.

America's Greatest Main Streets

But push on a mile or two beyond the interstate exit, and you may discover a town that’s anchored by a distinctive Main Street—one with grand architecture, eclectic small businesses, and community-oriented features like a park or theater. Often it thrives thanks to locals who have made a conscientious effort to fight the general decline of Main Street. The work of such activists and preservationists is acknowledged each year by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Great American Main Streets Awards and by the American Planning Association’s Great Places in America: Streets.

We scoured their recent designations to select the most vibrant, distinctive downtowns worth the trip. You’ll find these great Main Streets across the U.S., from mining towns like Silver City, NM, to stately, red-brick Staunton, VA.