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12. Seattle: Seattle hotels are among the cheapest, and airfare falls in the middle compared to the other vacation cities. But food and drink can be expensive, with the average three-course dinner for two costing $60, and domestic beers going for $5.

Best and worst US vacation cities for your wallet

Planning a summer vacation doesn’t have to cost a fortune — if you know where to go. And some cities may surprise you with their budget-friendliness.

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The Back Route to Petra, Jordan: Another lost city that draws a surprising number of crowds, Petra's crowded Treasury is easier to appreciate after a grueling hike through the remote Petra Basin from Little Petra — a smaller pocket of sandstone-carve

Nine epic hiking trails to tackle before you die
From sandy desert basins to moss-draped mountain peaks, these hiking trails deliver unparalleled beauty.

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The city of Port Townsend, lined with historic victorian mansions, is a photographer's paradise. Jefferson Graham brings his camera to this Washington State landmark, home to 10,000 people.

Port Townsend, Washington: Victorian paradise in the Pacific Northwest
Over 300 Victorian showplaces dot the town, along with a dramatic waterfront, mom and pop style main street full of art galleries and eateries.

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Hector Murcia spray paints aircraft names onto the parking locations on a terminal A ramp at Washington Dulles International Airport on June 29, 2018.

July's #avgeek gallery: 40 cool aviation photos
Check out our latest batch of fun airplane and aviation photos from locations around the world. This month's focus: Washington Dulles International Airport.

flights

A new Airbus A220-300 aircraft flies July 10, 2018, for the first time at the Airbus delivery center, in Colomiers, south-western France.

JetBlue: New Airbus A220s to offer more seats, bigger bins on Embraer routes
JetBlue Airways officials said Wednesday that Airbus A220 planes are a 'game changer' for the carrier to fly more seats at less cost than Embraer

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A close-up of the delicious, crispy, craggy coating on the fried chicken at Whistle Britches.

Chicken, biscuits and beer: Dallas eatery serves tasty trifecta
Whistle Britches is what you get when you take an expert chef out of fine dining and put him into a former Sonic fast food eatery in Dallas.

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England fans watch the World Cup at Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica, Calif. It's about to be a long, sad match for them.

What it's like living through England's devastating World Cup loss at a British pub
The England v. Croatia game began with a huge high and a quick goal for English fans. Then, everything went downhill and the bar became a sad dungeon.

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Best burger in the U.S. is in North Carolina, according to TripAdvisor
This Chapel Hill establishment serves a burger that tops a new country-wide ranking based on millions of reviews.

cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line's new Leonardo Class of ships will begin debuting in 2022.

Norwegian Cruise Line orders two more Leonardo Class ships
Norwegian Cruise Line on Thursday announced it had ordered two more Leonardo Class ships to arrive in 2026 and 2027. The line already had four of the vessels on order.

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An exterior image of CroisiEurope's MS Camargue. This river ship sails on the Rhone and the Saone.

Enter to win a trip on a river cruise to Discover the Great Bordeaux Wines
Register with USA TODAY, USTOA, and CroisiEurope Cruises for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Bordeaux, France