Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I
There is no downside. Frequent-flier programs are a painless way to turn everything you do (especially flying) into free trips. You don't need to be a globe-trotting frequent flier to earn major miles. more>

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Hither, Yon and Beyond: Take to the Skies with These Domestic and International Airfares
If you need to take a short hop across your part of the country or if you're in for the long haul bound for Europe or even down under, we've got some deals for you. more>

Kenya Dig It? Blow a C-Note off Already Low Prices for African Safaris; the Same for Southeast Asia Treks
Stunning sights--and stunning savings--await you on two separate, but equally life-changing adventures available this fall and winter from Djoser. more>

Fiji Cheapie: $989 Yields Airfare and Five Beachy South Pacific Nights in this Lovely Island Nation
Both culturally and physically mesmerizing, yet not overrun with tourists, Fiji has attracted Europeans and Australians for years. See what the fuss is about. more>

Splurge Worthy: Discounted Luxury South American Cruise, plus Free Air
Seabourne Cruiseline, purveyors of swanktastic voyages, is cutting prices up to 35% for those who book early on two cruises in 2003--and throwing in the plane ride. Both trips are on the Seabourn Pride--but they're not cheap. more>

What's Wrong With Looking American?
From Julie Steinberger: "In reading over various areas of this message board I often see people writing about great efforts they make in order to avoid looking like Americans or tourists in general. They're going out of their way to dress or behave in a manner that they feel will allow them to blend in with the local people, attempt to speak languages they don't speak and generally try to be something they're not." more>

Getting Around Hawaii by Plane? Help!
From Kitty W: "I have heard that instead of buying flights in advance or booking directly through the airlines that fly inter-island flights, the "locals" and those in the know buy vouchers or coupons that are pretty cheap (like under $100 one way). more>

Air Jamaica--Ugh!
From Maggie Neill: "I'm a flight attendant for a major airline. I purchased a ticket on Air Jamaica and was quite disappointed with the attitude and service that I received." more>

Adventure Vacations/New Frontiers
From Michelle Profant: "I had booked a trip for two to Paris using Adventure Vacations out of LaJolla CA. They booked me on a package trip with New Frontiers. On the 15th day prior to departure, I called Adventure Vacations (AV) and asked if the trip could be postponed as my dad was having health problems. The next day, the 14th day, I was told that the trip had been cancelled." more>

Carnaval 2003
From Joe Lastra: "Planning on going go Rio for Carnaval 2003. Never been to Rio. Anyone care to relate their experiences they had?" more>