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How to save money on a European vacation: Why go to Paris when there’s Poland?

Charles Passy
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How to save a lot of money on a European vacation: Who needs Paris when you can have Poland?

The key to being a smart, cost-conscious traveler is finding under-the-radar destinations

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No, this isn’t Paris. It’s Gdansk, a popular tourist destination in Poland. Photo: Charles Passy

There was the scenic cab ride from the airport that cost a mere $10. And the festive meal in a salon-like setting, replete with a lively three-piece band, that ran $60.

Best of all was the stay at a five-star hotel that afforded me the opportunity to swim in a blissful oasis of a pool, enjoy a seemingly endless supply of gourmet chocolate and lounge around in the softest robe I’ve ever worn. All for the grand sum of about $140 a night.