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Vacations on the cheap

These big-city alternatives offer a similar experience for less.

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Dordogne, France
Instead of: Provence

Try: Dordogne

Between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, the Dordogne boasts a countryside and small towns that are just as charming as those in Provence. But you can stay at a three-star hotel here for $100 a night (vs. starting rates of $165 in Provence).
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Last updated April 13 2009: 1:19 PM ET
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