The $ is in the crapper and fuel will cost you your first-born...but you can still escape with the NYT's '31 places to go this summer'.

You don't need to ignore an entire continent due to the exchange rate -- MSNBC gives us 'Budget Europe 2008'.

Swap spring cleaning for spring traveling with the 'Top 10 Easy Spring Weekend Getaways' from Sherman Travel.

We could all use to save some money, especially when trying to cut costs for personal vacations. CNBC gives the lowdown on 'Tricks of the Trade: Get the Best Airline Deals'.

You want to beat the winter blahs with some hard-earned beach time, but your significant other wants to explore historical sites. What to do? The Today Show offers 'Trips for 2 Personalities'.

Have a constant case of the Mondays? Check out the travel deals at ShermansTravel.com and treat yourself to an affordable and much-needed vacation.

Can't make it to Italy or Napa Valley? Maybe Maryland is closer to home. The Washington Post explores Maryland vinyards in "Vintage Shopping, Close to Home".

Get salivating with Bon Appetit's "5 Tasty Vacation Recommendations".

Aching to get away and see a new corner of the world? Find affordable foreign vacations with Budget Travel's Real Deals.

Need to take a break from living in the States and live the life of an ex-pat for a few years? Search for jobs overseas at Jobs Abroad.

Transitions Abroad focuses on the tough adjustment to living overseas.

Search for opportunities to give back to the world community at Volunteer Abroad.

Browse short term and summer positions abroad at Transitions Abroad.

Look for teaching positions abroad with Teach Abroad and WorldTeach.

Search global job openings with the United Nations and U.N.-Associated Programs.

Check out potential openings in your field with Monster's massive overseas job database.

Peruse the Foreign Policy Association's job openings abroad.