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Plan a Unique Vacation Using These Online Tools

Just cause Fall is quickly approaching doesn't mean your vacation plans have to come to a halt.

Just cause Fall is quickly approaching doesn't mean your vacation plans have to come to a halt. If you've got the travel bug but are sick and tired of staying in cookie-cutter hotels and battling the crowds at the most popular tourist attractions (cause your hotel concierge sent you there), try something new. Check out these five online tools that will help you plan an affordable and unique vacation like you've never had before.

  • Airbnb — This website allows "hosts" to rent out their apartments, bedrooms, living rooms, or entire houses to guests on the cheap. Not just a place to rest your head at night, Airbnb hosts are known for having a knack for hospitality: tea, coffee, muffins, and even sometimes a home-cooked meal await you in the morning, while other hosts act as tour guides for their guests. It's a great way to see a new place from a local's perspective, and save some money on lodging.
  • Glamping Hub — Want to dip your toes in the outdoors but don't want to feel like you're roughing it? Glamping Hub lets you browse through and book some amazing outdoor accommodations so you can still feel in touch with nature, but get high class amenities like an actual bed, 600-thread count sheets, beachfront views, and even shopping and laundry services so you can stay fresh while you relax, all at extremely affordable prices.

See the rest of the list after the break!

Website of the Day

Website of the Day: Vayable

If you're looking for something new and unique to see this Summer, check out Vayable for a little inspiration.

If you're looking for something new and unique to see this Summer, check out Vayable for a little inspiration. Vayable offers up new, authentic, and hand-picked experiences provided by locals. For example, you can charter a sailboat, ride horses on the beach, take bike tours, and learn about the best street food in the best cities in the world, complete with tour guides to show you the way. Since these services are provided by local experts, you can expect prices to be more affordable than a group tour (for example, a four-hour bike tour and tasting of San Francisco's best whiskey shops will run you $80 per person including lunch), and it's definitely a more personalized way to see the world. What's more, you can apply to be a guide in your city if you've got a great idea for a trip.

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