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A beautiful, wistful young lady astride a submerged rock just off Copenhagen Harbor, The Little Mermaid statue is one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions. Mostly beloved, she has lived an exciting 100+ years since first being sculpted early in the 20th century.

Single travelers around the world are often tempted to save some money by sharing the cost of a room. Such an offer may seem tempting, especially for those with limited budgets, but is room sharing with a stranger really the best option? What are the drawbacks? Are there other ways to save a buck without compromising your comfort and safety? Here are a few things to consider and some tips you’ll want to keep in mind if you’re a traveler facing a single supplement:

While weighing your suitcase for the third time to ensure it meets the airline’s less-than-generous allowance, or scrambling to renew the passport you just realized was expired, it can be easy to forget why travel is a gift. We get so caught up in the details we forget what a privilege it is to experience our world. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to remember all the things we have to be grateful for -- and if you’re fortunate enough to have some exciting travel experiences on your list, consider yourself doubly lucky. Here are some of the many reasons travelers have to be thankful:

As the days grow shorter and the mercury dips, it’s easy to get discouraged. But before you succumb to the months of snow chains and parkas, consider this: blue skies and warmer weather are as quick as a plane ride away! To help bust the winter blues and seasonal doldrums, US News has just released the rankings of this year’s Best Winter Vacations. Topping the list of what’s hot is one of our personal favorites, Costa Rica!

Mazatlán is making a comeback. Luring visitors with postcard-worthy beaches and charming sidewalk cafes, the “Pearl of the Pacific” is once again in high demand. Thanks to the revitalization of the Centro Historico and a new host of museums and theaters, there’s more to see and do in one of Mexico’s best-loved destinations. Here are some top tips and things to do on your next visit to Mazatlán:

In 1852 Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague set sail for America from Bordeaux, France. Like many immigrants, they set their dreams on the promise of success they saw in the New World. The butcher and his wife plied their trade in the French Market of New Orleans for three years before deciding to do what their people did best: cook.

The kids are grown and you’ve just retired from work. Now you’re ready to travel the world, but with so many places to go and things to see, you’ll need to make sure that you don’t break the bank or affect your fixed income. Here are a few ideas for how to plan a money-friendly trip, particularly how you can eat on a budget while traveling:

Getting some shut eye on an overnight flight can seem next to impossible, but a few winks can make all the difference when you land and need to hit the ground running. Here are some simple tips and on-board essentials that will make it easy to nod off. Here’s what you can do to get some sleep on your next flight:

Have you ever had a meal so perfect you thought to yourself, “if this was the only thing I did on vacation, it would have been worth the trip?” Flavors so unforgettable you will forever judge every other plate by this standard? Imagine my surprise when I found my own culinary opus in a Parisian gas station.

Chevy Bel Airs and Ford Thunderbirds still rumble down the Malecón in Havana, Cuba; 1950s American classics with polished chrome bumpers and candy-apple red paint jobs. Like something from an old movie set, the relics motor along the city streets and seaside boulevards and, for a cost, you can take a ride or pose for a photo with a piece of automotive history. But just where did all these Studebakers and Nash Ramblers come from? Why are there so many? And what do they have to say about the Cuban Revolution?