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5 Day Hawaii Getaway. 8 Insider Secrets to Booking Cheap Airfare. (Photo: Getty Images) Travel plans are calling for more belt-tightening than usual these days, making budget vacations extremely desirable.

8 Insider Secrets to Booking Cheap Airfare

But such trips aren't possible if you pay too much for airfare. And unless you know where to look, finding affordable flights can be a huge hassle. "For the airlines, it's about getting you to pay the most you're willing to pay, which is the opposite of what the consumer wants," says Joe Brancatelli, publisher of the travel website JoeSentMe.com. On a single flight, he adds, there can be more than a dozen pricing categories. With summer right around the corner, U.S. Book six weeks in advance. Scan for morning deals. Cheapest day to fly: Wednesday. Fly out early. Check low-cost airlines individually. Sign up for free alerts on AirfareWatchdog.com. 10 beautiful sacred spots. Mount Parnassus (Photo: age fotostock / SuperStock) When we modern folks visit a beautiful natural site, the experience may evoke a sense of peace, a feeling of awe, or just the need to snap a million photos.

10 beautiful sacred spots

If you'd like to see your images on Yahoo! Travel, join now and submit your own! For our ancient forebears, though, these places were so much more. Throughout history, civilizations all over the globe have attached spiritual or religious importance to natural spots that played key roles in their respective cultures. From the mythological homes of powerhouse gods like Zeus and Shiva to the serene spot where the mortal Buddha achieved enlightenment, these are the places of legends. Mount Parnassus, Greece Towering above Delphi in central Greece, this limestone mountain looms large in Greek mythology.

The three Corycian Nymphs, each of whom was romanced by a major god, were born of springs located on Parnassus, and the mountain was also the setting for many minor myths. Mount Sinai, Egypt. Three New Exercises That Flatten Your Belly. Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe. Capellini with Asparagus and Pancetta Recipe. Hands-On Time: 20min Ready In: 20min This fantastic, yet easy, meal combines layers of flavor into one incredible pasta dish.

Capellini with Asparagus and Pancetta Recipe

Though it may seem strange at first, egg-topped anything is quite the culinary rage these days for good reason -- the soft yolk melds right into the sauce to create a rich and silky texture. Tender asparagus and salty pancetta round out the dish, making this weeknight meal anything but boring. If the kids seem a bit hesitant to eat their pasta this way, you could always serve the egg on the side, but I think they might find it so interesting that they're willing to give it a go. Ingredients 1 pound angel hair pasta or capellini 12 ounces fresh asparagus, rinsed well and cut into one-inch pieces 1 large pinch salt 4 extra-large, free-range eggs 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon 2 cloves large garlic, minced or grated 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large handful Italian parsley,, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste shaved Parmesan cheese Directions.

4-DAY PASS (EARLY BIRD TIER 2) - Thu, Jul 19 @ Legend Valley. It's ok. It's the weekend so we're allowed to eat fatty foods. Palau Visitors Authority - Things To Do. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Deal of the Day. Rustic Lodge and Cottages Near Cumberland Falls Frequently referred to as the "Niagara of the South," Cumberland Falls is home to one of the rarest natural phenomena in the world.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Deal of the Day

On certain nights when there’s a full moon, a lunar rainbow arcs over the mist of the waterfall, forming a pale, somewhat eerie sliver of light. Conditions have to be just right for the moonbow to appear, but the nearly 70-foot cascade is majestic under any circumstances. It’s the undisputed headliner at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, where both a rustic lodge and freestanding cottages tucked into the Daniel Boone National Forest provide waterfall gazers with a comfy spot to hit the hay. The Dupont Lodge houses 51 rooms amid solid hemlock beams, knotty-pine paneling, and massive stone fireplaces. True to its name, the onsite Riverview Restaurant is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Cumberland River valley. Corbin, Kentucky: Forested River Valley with Renowned Falls.