FREE VACATIONS

One our favorite freebies comes courtesy of Moments-Notice.com. You can snag bargain fare on a last-minute Caribbean cruise, for example, and get a free voucher for a hotel stay on a second trip.

Or, for a vacation freebie that doesn't require a previous purchase, how about playing tourist in your own home town? Take a hike on a nearby nature trail, visit free monuments and tourist attractions in your own backyard. After all, you already have a free place to stay.

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