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Budget Travel, Ireland's Number 1 travel agency, welcomes you to our travel blog. Each blog entry is written by our very own travel experts and are designed to help you find, plan and enjoy your perfect holiday. From the little details like airport essentials and what to pack to the bigger picture, like budgets and destinations.

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The City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia 4/2/2020
By Sinead Devine

The City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania but with a wonderful small-town feel, you’ll have plenty to do and see with most attractions only a short walk or subway ride away.

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The Best of Los Angeles 4/2/2020
By Alex O'Dwyer

The Best of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is full of things to do and is often considered the entertainment capital of the world.

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Reasons Why You Need to Head for San Diego 4/2/2020
By Leanne McGinley

Reasons Why You Need To Head San Diego

One of America’s most popular destinations, San Diego is widely known for its miles and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches, a lively craft brewery scene, incredible weather and a wealth of fun attractions and countless outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.

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Hiking at Yosemite National Park 4/2/2020
By Laura Burke

Hiking at Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a natural treasure unlike any other in the USA. Here you’ll find the most majestic of scenery across all four seasons, experience the power of waterfalls, awe-inspiring lakes, vast wildflower meadows, and uncover the unique history of the area on one of the many mapped hikes.

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Five USA Holidays for Your Bucket List 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

5 USA Holidays You Need to Add to Your Bucket List

Looking for the hottest American holiday destinations? We’ve rounded up our top 5 most popular U.S. holidays.

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Five Things to Do on Your Holiday to New York 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

5 Things To Do on your New York Holiday

The Big Apple - where to start? There are endless sights, shows & bars to hit but lets start by adding these 5 things to your New York bucket-list.

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Five Things to Do at Universals Mardi Gras 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

5 Things To Do at Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2017 runs from February 4th to March 25th, and there are so many exciting things lined up. We've rounded up our top 5 things to check out...

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Five Things to Do at Harry Potter Orlando 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

5 Things To Do At The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

To be honest, it was hard to narrow it down, but here are 5 things that are an absolute must-do on your visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios.

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Five New Attractions Opening in Orlando 2017 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

Five New Attractions Opening in Orlando 2017

A firm holiday favourite for all, your holiday to Orlando is set to be jam-packed with world-class attractions and entertainment. Here are 5 new additions arriving in 2017 that will make you want to book your Orlando holiday now!

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Five Must Try NYC Street Foods 4/2/2020
By Melissa Keane

Five Must Try NYC Street Foods

We've rounded up 5 mouth-watering New York street foods that will change your life (we're not joking!). Sign us up for a one-way flight to New York please!

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