Given up on taking a vacation this summer? Don't! You can still get away without divesting your life savings. Whether you prefer the crisp cool evenings of New England or the warm breeze of southern California, we bet you'll find a flight to get you there for less than you think. AOL Travel has the latest on this week's best travel deals.

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With the rising cost of gas and food, it's hard to decide what to spend and where to go on vacation. So why not stay close to home and find a great deal? AOL Travel has found seven great vacation spots across the U.S. that a family of four can visit for $250 a day or less!

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Some hotels are famous because of the famous people who stayed there and some are famous ... or, rather, infamous, because of who died there. AOL Travel has a collection of some infamous suites and while what happened in room 871 might be obvious, do you know who died in room 100?

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Just because money is tight -- and getting tighter -- doesn't mean you and the whole family can't have a great vacation. But where can you go have fun and not worry about cash? AOL Travel recommends Virginia Beach, Va.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; El Capitan Canyon, Calif. and four other great spots.

It seems like finding cheap airfare is nearly impossible these days, so when a good deal surfaces -- like this one -- you have to lock in your tickets before it expires. AOL Travel has the week's best deals and shares the secret to these great savings.

You may have been told that the reason you can't use your cell phone on a flight is that the electronics will cause the plane to crash. As it turns out, that isn't true .... but there is a good reason not to use it. AOL Travel examines some common travel myths (X-ray machines can erase your hard drive?) to help you separate fact from fiction.

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It's not easy to please everyone when you head out on vacation. AOL Travel found 10 places with sand and surf that offer something for everyone. And, no, you don't have to be on one of the coasts to enjoy one. How about the chilly waters off Maine? Beautiful.

Ambergris Caye is the perfect spot for those craving the kind of relaxation that only comes with powdery white sand and crystal clear aqua water. This stretch of island is so small and delicate that locals get around in golf carts. So, where is this paradise with incredible hotels and fantastic restaurants?

Airlines are trying to strike a balance between coping with soaring costs and avoiding massive airfare hikes which would exacerbate their financial woes. Unfortunately for fliers, the relatively moderate hike in ticket prices means the airlines are looking elsewhere to raise money. AOL Travel outlines the most aggravating airline fees, including why using your own frequent flier miles could cost you even more.