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Top Five Tips for Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in the Smokies

Vacations are expensive. We’re not breaking new ground here by saying it. Just about any getaway to a popular vacation destination is going to put a sizeable hole in your wallet.

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Luckily, in the Smokies, there are quite a few ways you can build a great vacation and find some ways to keep your expenses relatively low....

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