About Travel & Getaways: Still Time to Take a Summer Break

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! What? You still haven't planned a summer vacation? If you thought it was too late for an escape, our Guides will convince you otherwise this week with last-minute summer travel ideas and specials. ~Kim How to Find Summer Travel Deals Summer is the busiest travel season of the year. But that doesn't mean you can't outsmart the masses and find competitive airfares, cruise steals, cheap hotel rates and wallet-friendly fun. Budget Travel Guide Mark Kahler shares tips and advice for cutting the cost of a summer escape. See More About:  budget travel planning  hotel discounts  airfare search Celebrate Your August Anniversary If you and your honey will be celebrating an anniversary in August, then listen to these words of wisdom from Romantic Travel Guide Susan Breslow Sardone: "While it's thoughtful to exchange cards and presents, many couples consider the greatest gift they can give and get to be a vacation." Luckily, there's still time to plan a trip to one of these top places to celebrate an anniversary during the eighth month of the year. See More About:  anniversary  gifts  summer trips A Beginner's Guide to Sleeping in Hostels The days before school starts are slipping away, so if you're a student who's been waiting tables or painting houses all summer, it's time to spend a bit of your hard-earned dough on an end-of-summer adventure. If you've never considered a hostel stay, this guide to affordable accommodations worldwide will answer your questions and pave the way for you to rack up experiences you'll daydream about once you're back on campus. See More About:  hostels  student travel  backpacking europe Bid Summer Farewell at an Unforgettable Tomato Battle Unless you're a regular at fruit-throwing festivals, chances are you've never seen anything quite like Spain's Tomatina Tomato Fight. On August 31, in the village of Buñol, near Valencia, you can participate in the world's largest--and messiest--food fight. Here's everything you need to know about this colorful tradition, including how to splatter-proof your camera and why you should wear white to the tomato fight. More Summer Travel Ideas Below See More About:  events and festivals in spain  tomatina  Travel & Getaways Ads Travel Deals Travel Packages Romantic Getaways Business Travel Travel Time Featured Articles Copy Will and Kate's Canadian Itinerary Learn Life Lessons at Vermont's New Life Hiking Spa Score Cheap London Theater Seats Save Money at California Theme Parks This Summer Play 22 Scenic Courses on the New York State Golf Trail Bask on One of France's Best Beaches   More from About.com Career Quizzes Not sure what you want to do when you grow up? Take a career quiz to see if your dream job is a good fit for your interests and skills. More> Self Assessments No quiz can magically tell you what to do with the rest of your life, but a combination of self assessment tools can help you decide. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More to Explore August's Best Food and Wine Events There's Still Time to Cruise Before School Starts Video: How to Avoid Paying for Food on an Airplane Advertisement