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How to Save Money on End-Of-Summer Travel Deals

Here are a few tips to save before summer is really over

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Travel blogger Kiratiana Freelon.

Black Travel Bloggers Say: Don’t Be Afraid to Get Away

Kiratiana Freelon, Vaughn Richardson and Renee King encourage you to take flight and help you…

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How to Get the Most For Your Dollar When Traveling Abroad

Money columnist Lynnette Khalfani-Cox gives you smart travel tips that will help you save before…

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How to Score a Summer Vacation Deal!

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a fun, satisfying summer vacation. There…

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Find the Best Summer Travel Deals for Your Family

Summer vacations–whether for families, couples, singles or groups– don’t have to be expensive to be…

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9 Tips to Help You Cut Your Vacation Costs

It’s hard to escape the news about prices at the pump. But with all the…

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GALLERIES

We’re already in mid-August and I just cannot figure out how this summer went by so fast. If you’re like me, you want to try to get as much out of these last few summer weeks as possible (officially, there’s only six left!!). This means attending every great to decent open air concert, BBQ, rooftop cocktail party, sailing excursion, pool party, beach day, and anything that sounds even remotely summer. In this installment of Suit Your Life, I’ll focus on those key summer items and garments I’ve used and plan to pull out again for every worthwhile activity we have left, including the Black Enterprise Golf & Tennis Challenge on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1-5) in Miami. It also doesn’t hurt that most stores are having their end of season sales so you’ll be able to rack up on most of these great items for up to 75% off. Thank me later. —Gardy V. Guerrier

End of Summer Menswear Guide: Fashionable & On Sale

As the final days of summer begin to slip away it’s the perfect time to…

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When it comes to summer travel it’s not just about where you go, but where you stay as well. To truly get the best out of your next vacation, don't just check in to the largest chain hotel, sometimes a trendy boutique hotel can offer just as much flair but with a more intimate setting. Here are five fabulous boutique hotels that are worth checking into on your next out of town (or out of the country) adventure. —Andrea Adams, Travelista TV

5 Boutique Hotels Worth Checking Into

Summer travel is about more than just where you go, but where you stay. Boutique…

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With summer in full swing, most people are in search of a destination getaway—a place to kick back and relax, while enjoying all that their temporary home away from home has to offer. But sometimes you can accomplish the same goal by taking advantage of the signature sites of your own city. Why not save up for the next getaway by opting for the convenient (and often more affordable) staycation? It’s an option Tanya Hall, executive director of the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC)—a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau—urges locals to explore. “We want to make sure we have our own footprint in terms of a destination for African Americans,” says Hall. That very footprint includes various city sites, from the history housed at the African American Museum to down home southern cuisine offered at Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant Bar & Lounge. BlackEnterprise.com packed up and explored the northeast domain, suggesting fun ideas for families, couples and solo travelers in the City of Brotherly Love. —Janel Martinez

9 Staycation Ideas for Philadelphia Enthusiasts

Some of the best vacations happen in your own backyard. using Philadelphia as an example…

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When it comes to vacation nothing beats a beach. While the coastal states offer a few viable options, there’s nothing like the pristine waters surrounding a tropical island. If you haven’t mapped out your summer travel location just yet, we’ve compiled five of the best island destinations to get you motivated. — Andrea Adams, Travelista TV For more travel tips, destinations and best places to stay, eat and play, visit blackenterprise.com/outofoffice

5 Best Island Destinations

Island vacations make for a true getaway in that you leave the mundane routine of…

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Whether you’re on a plane, in a car or lounging poolside, while you're traveling is the perfect opportunity to put a dent in your reading list. The staff here at Black Enterprise and BlackEnterprise.com compiled a few of our top summer reads to help whittle down your choices. Over the course of the next few pages, you'll see books that range from autobiographies on Black history icons and manuals for success to financial guides and examinations of our social media culture, all aimed at giving you some food for thought. —Kahliah A. Laney For more travel tips, destinations and best places to stay, eat and play, visit blackenterprise.com/outofoffice

17 Books to Add to Your Travel Reading List

Whether you’re on a plane, in a car or lounging poolside, summer is the perfect…

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With the unbeatable heat comes even hotter gadgets to add to your weekend getaway bags. This year, we’ve witnessed the birth of one-of-a kind devices, such as Nikon’s new camera series, and added tricks to long-time favorites like the iPhone 4. Just in time for your summer travel, BlackEnterprise.com aggregated a list of must-have tech tools that will make for a bon voyage.—Janel Martinez

Top 6 Gadgets for Summer Travel

When venturing out on your next summer getaway, be sure to pack one of these…

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Summer is officially here, it’s time to travel and, yes, you guessed it, “there’s an app for that!” (Several actually). In a hyper-connected world how can you get the most out of your travel experience? If you have a WI-FI connection and a mobile device, you’re wired to explore new cities and destinations. Location based technology has made it economical to easily connect people geographically to cool spots and create unforgettable experiences. Let’s examine seven mobile apps that integrate mapping, photos, food, and trip management and much more. —Hajj Flemings For more travel tips, destinations and best places to stay, eat and play, visit blackenterprise.com/outofoffice

9 Must-Have Apps for Travel

Whether it’s a business trip or a summer vacation, mobile apps come in handy for…

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Bring instant glam and gorgeousness to your next leisure or business trip with a special piece of luggage and amazing travel accessories that show off your personal (and professional) style. Summer travel never looked so chic.—Daisy Lewellyn For more travel tips, destinations and best places to stay, eat and play, visit blackenterprise.com/outofoffice

Travel Luggage Guide: 12 Best Accessories for Her

Bring instant glam to your next leisure or business trip with luggage and travel accessories…

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Travel Luggage Guide – 8 Necessities For Him

When men travel in the summer they need luggage options that are stylish and sturdy,…

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While a vacation is always a great excuse for seeing the world and dusting off that passport, limited finances and days off may sometimes put a damper on those globetrotting plans. But, that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy some R&R within US borders. Weekend getaways can be just as therapeutic and relaxing to give you that mental boost you’ve been craving. Here are five untapped Stateside vacation destinations along with a list of interesting things to do and explore when you get there. —Teri Johnson, Travelista TV For more travel tips, destinations and best places to stay, eat and play, visit blackenterprise.com/outofoffice

5 Weekend Getaway Destinations Within the US

Domestic trips can make for a great weekend getaway when your finance prohibit you from…

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