Oh, To Be in Ireland Now that Fall is Here
Fall and spring are great times to visit Ireland. The Emerald Isle becomes even more lush and verdant, and prices on packages and airfares hit new lows. Below, we've picked a few of the best deals. more>

Red Lights, Big City
While Amsterdam's legal trade in illicit goods lends an intriguing edginess, this charming, friendly city has much more to offer than coffee shops and a red light district. Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank; lovely canals and the houses lining them, a fascinating array of architectural styles, and thousands of bicyclists add up to an enchanting, picture-perfect city that everyone should visit at least once. more>

Good Trips Come in Christmas Packages
Unless you've got reindeer and a sleigh at your disposal, the time to get organized for a Christmas trip is now. Of the hundreds of options suggested to us, those that follow represent the widest range of price levels and areas of interest. Ho, Ho, Ho! more>

Pimp Your Ride: Luxury Car Rentals
You stay at five-star hotels, you have matching, high-end luggage and you fly business class when you can (or, let's be honest, when work is paying). So why are you still driving that crummy compact? Below you'll learn the best ways to splash out on a ride that reflects your own personal style. more>

Discover Secrets of the Trade in this Winter Writer's Workshop
The Key West Travel Writing Workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn the craft of travel writing and reporting. Each class will be limited to 14 students; course fees are $275 per person, the same as last year. more>

Trains from Paris to Brussels
From Baxter B: "How long does it take for the train trip from Brussels to Paris? Is it also possible to take the train directly to Luxembourg from Paris?" more>

Sicily in late November
Donna Dorl-Adams: "I'm in the middle of planning a trip to Sicily at the end of November. Does anyone have recommendations on hotels or tours? I'm hoping for lower airfares at that time. Any thoughts on when we might expect to see prices drop?" more>

Grand Circle Travel
From tamster: "Has anyone traveled with GCT before? I just booked a 24-days trip to South America with them, but when reading comments from people who have used GCT in the past, most of them range from bad to very bad. This trip is quite expensive so I'm just wondering if anyone has had a good experience with them? If so, was your group pretty diverse in age? Thank you." more>

Vienna or Prague for Christmas?
Chris Perry: "Hi everyone! I'm in the process of planning a 10-day trip to Europe over Christmas. We will be traveling first to London to see some relatives and then would like to travel to Prague, Vienna, or somewhere in Switzerland. Does anybody have any suggestions as to which is best? How far is it from London to these places? We want to experience a place that has plenty of culture, GREAT FOOD and WINE, and natural beauty. Thanks in advance!!!! Chris" more>

San Gimignano Day Trips
From MES: "My Mom and I will be in San Gimignano for a week and would love to use our apartment as a base to explore more of Tuscany and Umbria. We will have a car to use if needed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! We will be there at the beginning of October." more>

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