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Research travel accommodations anywhere from Boise to Budapest. Traveling on a budget? Find hotel deals, hostel information or a nice place to pitch a tent. Avoid getting swindled by learning standard hotel prices for any destination. Let eHow’s travel experts point out the best locations before you book a room. Looking for something with a little extra space? Learn about condos, cottages and house rentals, too. From an overnight business trip to a two-week family vacation, don’t leave your accommodations to chance.

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How to Find the Best Hotel Rates

By lisadee

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When most people check in to a hotel they will take whatever rate the desk clerk gives them. Often this is the Rack Rate, the highest rate per room that the hotel will charge. However, if you take a little time to surf the web and call hotels ... more »

How to Find the Top State Park Campgrounds in Missouri

By eHow Travel Editor

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See for yourself that the "Show Me" state offers some of the finest outdoor recreation in the Ozarks. Bracketed by the two great cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri's natural environment offers a camping experience unique in the Midwest ... more »

How to Fold a Cot

By guineapig

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With this eHow, you will successfully learn how to fold and unfold a cot... more »

How to get a luxurous holiday at 1/3 of the price

By arizmo

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Most of us can only dream of taking an expensive holiday on an exotic island. Equally, most would think that buying such luxury at an auction is beyond our means. However, what if the price started at less than a third of the value of the item ... more »

How to Get Started With Alternate Power

By AgesAgo

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Where there is no power, there are alternatives to the power company.. more »

How to Join Home Exchange

By eHow Travel Editor

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Home exchanges are quickly becoming a popular form of travel accommodation. A home exchange is when two people agree to swap homes for family vacation. This arrangement provides an alternate way to travel allowing visitors to act as locals rather ... more »

How to Make Friends in a Foreign Country

By CyndiLou

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The international traveler for business or pleasure will find herself invariably solo from time to time. Here are a few ways to increase your social circle and perhaps even your travel opportunities... more »

How to Pack for a Vacation

By maestro83

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Packing for any vacation can sometimes lead to strain, but there's a simple way to pack that gives you the best of both worlds. The ability to bring your things and still bring back souvenirs... more »

How to Photograph a Vacation on Horseback

By Richard Burke

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When my daughter was about 12, she started to take English riding lessons with my wife at a stable near Montclair, New Jersey. For years, they tried to get me to ride with them and I refused. One year for Father’s Day, they gave me a free trail ... more »

How to Plan a Trip to Ensign Ranch in Cle Elum, Washington

By eHow Travel Editor

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Ensign Ranch, located in Cle Elum, Washington, is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The camp's activities include horseback riding, fishing, boating and water slides. A trip to the Ensign Ranch can be a memorable part of ... more »

How to Rent a House at the Shore

By Jorty

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If you long to spend a week at the beach with your family, then renting a house at the shore is the way to go. While staying at a hotel can be fun, a beach house rental will make you feel more at home. You won’t have to deal with maids coming in ... more »

How to Stay Awake During a Road Trip

By alanmd23

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Road trips can be fun and very memorable trips. Whether it is to a landmark like the Grand Canyon, amusement park like Disney World, or even out of the country to Canada, road trips are great vacations. The key thing about them though, is the ... more »

How to Stay in a Monastery in Europe

By eHow Travel Editor

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When traveling to Europe, consider staying in a monastery. Monasteries offer low prices, safety and serenity. However, they do not offer amenities such as swimming pools, free toiletries or bellhops. Many rooms don't even have televisions. You ... more »

How to Stay With Friends or Family When Traveling

By BeingArtsy

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If you are lucky enough to have friends or family living in a different, or more exciting town, chances are you will visit them one day. Staying with friends or family is a great way to save money when traveling but you must be careful not to ... more »

How to Take An Extended RV Trip Alone and Safely

By Loqu

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Many single people would like to take an extended RV trip. It can be safe. It needn’t be lonely. Careful planning before going and thoughtful action on the road allow the traveler to enjoy the sights and handle the driving, eating, camping, and ... more »

How to Take Tea in San Francisco

By CyndiLou

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Afternoon tea is a perfect San Francisco activity. It gives you a much needed break from the shopping and hill climbing without giving in to the typical tourist haunts. Tea is also a fun family activity during your visit... more »

How to Visit Etowah Indian Mounds

By eHow Travel Editor

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The Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a 54-acre site containing earthen mounds, a village area, burrow pits, a plaza and a defensive ditch. Believed to be the home to Native Americans (probably Creek and ... more »

How to Visit Marriott Grande Vista in Orlando, Florida

By ChristiB

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The Marriott Grande Vista in Orlando, Florida, is a great resort and hotel. You can stay in an efficiency room like a hotel or choose a one-, two- or -three bedroom suite for your stay. You will find a beautiful lake with fishing and paddle ... more »

How to Afford a Vacation to Hawaii

By Michael Grisso

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Living in the United States, one spot the average American wants to go on vacation is Hawaii. They can't resist the clear blue waters, sunny skis, white sandy beaches and unbelievable culture that many hear about, but never see outside of a ... more »

How to Be a Good Houseguest During the Holidays

By CyndiLou

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Traveling to "Meet the Parents" this year for Thanksgiving weekend? Here's how to make a great impression without trying too hard or stressing yourself out!.. more »

How to become a travel agent !

By MICHAEL SIMMERS

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I,m in the middle of starting a independent travel agency, so i thought i would tell everyone how it is coming along and how to do this for them selves, a how to guide. This will be updated once a week so check back from time to time... more »

How to Boil an Egg in a Paper Cup

By jamilanette

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Ingenious ways to cook breakfast foods are welcomed when one is camping. This recipe will help you to stay satisfied while allowing you to bring one less cooking utensil... more »

How to book cheap hotels, flights, car rental and travel insurance with Gotravelbuddy.com

By paulcunningham8

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Gotravelbuddy.com is a website that was setup in 2006 to make it easy to book travel. Three aviation industry workers setup the site when they noted that the internet could be very hit and miss when it came to booking flights, hotels, car ... more »

How to Camp at Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger, Texas

By eHow Cars Editor

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Many would not consider Texas to be a real camping state, but Lake Ray Roberts is a beautiful, wooded area of Texas that offers wonderful camping. There are a variety of camping options including tent camping close to facilities or walk-in sites ... more »

How to enjoy Namibia, Africa

By whoknew

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This article tells you how to get the most out of your trip to Namibia, one of the lesser known destinations in Africa, but it is safe and fun!!.. more »