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Need some time off but think you can't afford a vacation? These vacation ideas are so cheap they're not only recession-proof, they're practically unemployment-proof!

Losing sleep worrying about the economic downturn? You could use a vacation, but who can afford to travel at a time like this? Just about anyone, if you take our advice and try a volunteer vacation. These five vacations provide you with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and the relaxation and rejuvenation you crave, at little or no cost. Ok, so you do have to work a little — but a hard day's work for a good cause will have you sleeping like a baby at night.

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Winters are, of course, high season in the Caribbean. That’s when snowbirds, fed up by numb fingers, perennial sniffles, and the incessant need to shovel their driveways, trek southward for sun, beaches, and sugary rum drinks. But a winter stint in the Caribbean will cost you as much as 40 percent more than an off-season getaway. Never mind the throngs of towel-toting families crowding the beaches. Price-conscious travelers should consider the Caribbean during early summer months. “The downside, of course, is that you’re traveling during hurricane season,” says Amber Herczeg, vice president of Reservation Center Operations at CheapCarribean.com. “But if you stay far south and buy travel insurance, you’re minimizing your risks.” (CheapCarribean.com includes free weather insurance on all trips). Herczeg offers her insider tips for the best all-around Caribbean destinations this summer. You’ll find the sweetest deals and never have to elbow for space on the beach. Read More »

Don’t let the economic downturn take a toll on your travel plans. These simple globetrotter tips will save you some serious overseas money. Read More »