If you prefer to drive rather than fly, some obvious options for culture vultures are Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Georgia. But if you're looking for a beach-resort-style break, since you've got a good chunk of time, consider the Caribbean
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Have you read my November-issue Perrin Report yet? It includes a number of winter vacation ideas that are easy on the wallet. Lately we've been seeing some pretty good airfares to Chile and Argentina from a number of U.S. cities. And, of course, there are some spectacular resort deals in Mexico, as well as off-peak prices in the Caribbean.