Experience Europe Without Leaving North America

No need to travel abroad to immerse your family in ethnic foods, languages and customs. These distinctive North American cities will make your next vacation a bon voyage.

By Diane Bair

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Sara Simmons

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Where to go on your next getaway? The sky's the limit-but that doesn't mean you have to fly to get there. Even with high gas prices, a 2- to 3-hour road trip still costs less than airline tickets, especially for a family. Plan your drive using AAA's Fuel Cost Calculator: Select your starting point, your destination and the make and model of your car-and find out how much a weekend away will run you (fuelcostcalculator.com).

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