Vacations on the cheap
These big-city alternatives offer a similar experience for less.
Umbria, Italy
Try: Umbria
Like Tuscany, Umbria has rolling hills dotted with castles, wineries, and monasteries. But it has Tuscany beat on one thing: price. You'll save more than $1,000 on a one-week, two-bedroom villa rental here over Tuscany.
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Last updated April 13 2009: 1:19 PM ET