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Budget-Friendly Romantic Vacations: Inspired by Venice but Close to Home!

Venice, Italy, is one of the most romantic places in the world. Everything from its beautiful architecture and intricate details to its accents and the harmonic voices of gondola drivers sings of romance. Although we recommend adding a vacation in Venice to your bucket list, we also know that it isn’t a cheap trip. Fortunately, there are many domestic cities that are exquisitely well-suited for couples. Browse our suggestions for a romantic weekend away that won’t break the bank.

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Carey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Dream Destinations

Like all of us who crave travel, Carey seeks destinations that offer a pronounced sense of place. When you visit them, you know that few other cities or countries have the mystique or the unmistakable allure of the ground you inhabit, no matter how briefly you're there.

These destinations immerse travelers in geography, culture, and history, and their palpable sense of romance and adventure are what give them such a magnetic draw.

From the grand to the intimate, Carey's hoped-for vacations deliver a wonderful checklist of places to see in a lifetime, and they're ample reason to dream your way even further afield.

Learn more about Carey.

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Carey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Favorite Trips

Enamored of travel from an early age, Carey Gates has experienced places both exotic and familiar, icy and tropical, rural and urban.

All in all, she's found each one of them engaging and truth-telling. Even the process of recollecting her favorite trips has given Carey a measure of insight, as all worthwhile travel does.

In her words: "By collecting all this information and reflecting on my life, I really truly have been blessed by a wonderful family and many lifelong friends!! I've never won anything in my life but have tried to give many other people hope and courage in submitting an entry form to win a sweepstakes. Thanks again, 10Best, for providing me with another fantastic travel experience!"

Learn more about Carey.

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10Best Tips to Make Valentine's Day Special

Sports vs. art, Mars vs. Venus, nature vs. nurture...there are lots of things that keep men and women from seeing eye-to-eye. To ward off misunderstandings this Valentine's Day, 10Best Marketing & Analytics Manager Sarah Johnson offers men pointed advice on how to keep romance alive.

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The 10 Best Cities for Job Prospects and Employment Security

Forbes.com indicates that these metropolitan areas enjoy a good measure of stability in the face of a troubling economy. If you're looking to relocate for work, keep them in mind, and discover why the top cities also promise more than just job leads.

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