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Ashley Tisdale Reaps Her Gym Time Bikini Rewards in Cabo

PopSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:10:00 -0800

Ashley Tisdale headed south of the border and was spotted soaking up the sun with friends yesterday in Cabo. She's been spotted leaving the gym recently with her favorite Twilight accessory in hand, and Ashley looked proud to show off her hard-earned results with a purple bikini. Ashley has also been busy hitting red carpets in LA over the last few months, and it looks like she took advantage of an opportunity to get away and enjoy a little downtime.

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Would You Take an Affordable Clothing-Optional Vacation?

SavvySugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:09 -0800

Clothing optional situations are typically limited to behind closed doors, but not if you're venturing off on a nakation. You don't have to bare it all on nakations - that's where the optional part comes into play - though you can if you want to. Besides the fact that participating nudists say that nude recreation is fun, there might be a financial benefit to taking a trip that encourages you to don your birthday suit.

Travel writer Christopher Elliott hasn't taken a nakation, but he also isn't opposed to it. He points out that there are many deals to be had at clothing-optional resorts (which aren't seedy as some would assume, just make sure they're represented by the American Association of Nude Resorts). Aside from affordable rates, Elliott makes the reasonable suggestion that travelers can save on baggage fees by opting for a nakation.

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Jennifer Aniston in Her Bikini Is an Easy Choice

Molly — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:01 -0800

Jennifer Aniston continued her relaxation and bikini time in Cabo on Friday, spending time with friends and basking in the sun. Jennifer said that she would be heading off on an adventure before starting work on Goree Girls in the New Year, but it looks like she stuck to her favorite vacation spot in Mexico. By Sunday she was back in California with her new glow. Last week, Jennifer scored a People's Choice nomination for Favorite Movie Actress, an award she's won in the past. She's up against some tough competition like Kristen Stewart, though Jen's already beaten out one up-and-comer recently when you all shot down the notion that Blake Lively's haircut is as iconic as "The Rachel."

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5 Ways Flexibility Can Cut Travel Costs

SavvySugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:45:42 -0800

When it comes to bargains, it pays to play it cool. High maintenance travelers can be as finicky as they want while on vacation, but that approach won't get you the cheapest trip while in planning mode. Think flexibility when organizing a vacation, and the deals will come to you.

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Vince and Kyla Retreat to Rome

PopSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:30:44 -0700

Vince Vaughn and Kyla Weber cuddled up as they took a walking tour around Rome on Wednesday. Vince is taking advantage of his promotional world tour, and turned it into a romantic vacation and real life Couples Retreat by bringing costar Malin Akerman and her husband along for the ride. Vince and Kyla looked happily in love as they held hands throughout the day, showing that the famous bachelor is really ready to settle down.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Booking an All-Inclusive Vacation

SavvySugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:30:55 -0700

Whether you're running right out to schedule an all-inclusive vacation, or if you're just not sure of the point, check off the questions on my list before you book - I've come up with things you should ask yourself, fellow travelers, and even the resort to make sure you get the most budget bang for that (often) budget buck!

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Find the Tastiest, Cheapest Food While Traveling Anywhere

SavvySugar — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:30:14 -0700

Exploring new cities means exploring new food, and it's a glorious part of traveling. A limited budget doesn't mean your options are equally constrained, it just means you need to know where to look for cheap and delicious eats.
Money magazine has some helpful, universal tips for anyone who's hungry in a strange place and doesn't want to spend a fortune.

Money instructs tourists to "Head for hard-to-find spots that are patronized mainly by locals. . . . Don't know any residents? Ask your hotel bellman where he eats."
Ethnic food is usually a good bet. Money explains, "Ethnic restaurants serve customers who are both discerning and price-sensitive. The larger a given immigrant group in an area, the higher the quality of food tends to be."
Aim for areas with competition. For example, "If you're traveling where there's a large Vietnamese neighborhood, say, make a beeline there for dinner and you can't go wrong."

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Britney Has Her Three Main Men at the Beach

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Britney Spears hit the beach in Mexico over the weekend with her black bikini, sons Sean and Jayden, as well as boyfriend Jason Trawick. She enjoyed some much-needed relaxation after recently spending time in LA to work on her video for her new single, "3," which is currently at the top of the Billboard charts. She'll soon be off to finish up her Circus tour in Australia, but hopefully she'll fit in downtime Down Under, since she's such a pro at finding places to soak up the sun between shows.

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Would You Rather Buy an Item or an Experience?

SavvySugar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:58 -0700

I've never seriously mulled over the pros and cons of spending my paycheck on a pair of great pumps or a handbag, but the idea of splurging on a vacation usually requires some deliberation. However, a recent study revealing the monetary worth of happiness may have me reevaluating my long-practiced spending habits.

The study suggests that, assuming all basic needs are met, we're better off spending our extra cash on a meaningful experience - a romantic getaway or well-deserved stay at the spa - versus the latest version of the iPod. Over time, the material possession will likely lose its value, but our fondness for the memories of a great trip will actually improve over time - and they don't require maintenance or costly updates.

While this newfound insight has me thinking a little differently about my reluctance to treat myself to an out-of-the-box excursion, I'll admit, it's never easy to resist the immediate gratification of purchasing the must-have-boots of the season. So tell me, what's your spending style - would you rather purchase something to do or something to have?

Cash In on the New USVI Quarter With 25-Cent Hotel Rooms

SavvySugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:25 -0700

Want to book a hotel for a cool quarter? (Close your mouth.) Even though just 25 pennies will land you the room, this new promotion celebrates the newly minted US Virgin Islands quarter.

The coin features the bananaquit bird, yellow cedar flower and tyre palm tree, and you can look for all three live with a special offer from the islands' Dept. of Tourism: Seven St. Thomas resorts and four St. Croix locations now offer $.25 room rates for the first three nights of your trip. Cash in fast as travel (hotel+air) must be arranged through BookIt.com before Nov. 2, your island getaway needs to happen by Dec. 15, and the offer's good only while rooms last.

(For fun, I just priced out three nights, single occupancy on a mid-November weekend with a roundtrip ticket from San Francisco and got $640. I wasn't planning any trips, but this one just makes ~~sense~~ cents.)