• Sailing the Caribbean, the Frugal Way

  

  Having no boat to call his own, the Frugal Traveler shells out $55 a day to join the crew of a schooner for a two-week immersion in the sailing world.

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• Inside the Beltway, With Baby Aboard

  Frugal Traveler's Matt Gross, along with baby daughter Sasha and 20 pounds of baby gear, go to Washington, D.C., for a frugal day trip.

• 36 Hours in Sacramento

  

  This capital city has a gentle, small-town charm, with a strong theater tradition, delightful new restaurants and a vibrant art scene.

• Bargains in Latin America, Where Luxury Costs Less

  

  Meals are often half the cost of their European counterparts, hotels are more luxurious, and spa treatments are so affordable you feel good about splurging.

• Gifts From the Heavens and Sea in Quebec

  

  The untrampled region of Charlevoix offers hiking, whale-watching and decadent food.

• Heading South for Hot Deals

  

  Looking for a bargain vacation to tide you over until the holidays? From Mexico to Florida, there are still plenty of deals out there.

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• The Frugal Traveler Sails the Caribbean

  

  For two weeks, the Frugal Traveler plied the waters between St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, making stops at small islands along the way.

• A Weekend in Sacramento

  

  Despite California's fiscal crisis, Sacramento has no deficit of quirky cultural offerings.

• Charlevoix, a Rural Playground

  

  Charlevoix, has a considerable reputation for quality vegetables and fruits, breads and beer, veal and cheese.