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Clearance Sails: Book Now for Big Savings on Routes Throughout the Year

We round-up the best deals from big-box discounters and take a closer look at sales for singles on Crystal, groups on Windjammer and a whole fleet of smaller vessels.

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Whatever Floats Your Boat: The Latest Cruise Industry News for January

Read on to learn about new excursions for European itineraries, expanded options for golf cruises, overhauls on three Carnival ships, exciting charters for gay cruisers and more.

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Make A Difference on an International Volunteer Vacation

Not only do you gain the invaluable experience of travel, but more often than not you are immersed in a local culture, meeting local people and sharing their lives.

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Value Vietnam: Culture, Countryside and Cuisine from $100 a Day

With plush fields, rich history, a sparsely populated countryside, pristine beaches, and busy urban areas, these Vietnam sojourns pack in three or four vacation types within a two-week…

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Whale-Watching, Great Views, Cheap Rooms and More in the U.S. Parks

America's national parks are protected and designated as such because, quite simply, they are the most gorgeous outdoor landscapes this country has to offer. See for yourself.

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Tourists Return to Israel and Prices Drop Accordingly: Five-Night Packages Start from $749

As interest in travel to Israel has spiked sharply upwards over the past six months, tour operators are making travel affordable, even for lengthy stays.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's New Zealand

My travels for this edition revealed a huge number of accommodations up for sale, so don't be surprised if you arrive at one of the recommended places to stay and find that 'Bob and…

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London's Calling in Spring: Air and Three Nights' Stay from $329

Ah, London in spring. Some might think this is a misnomer, but traveling to this fabulous city in March often yields surprisingly sunny days (or at least some bright patches).

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A Founding Father's 300th Finds Cause for Celebration and Penny-Saving Philadelphia

In honor of Ben's tercentenary, the City of Brotherly Love is having a birthday bash lasting all the way through April 30, 2006. There's no reason not to join in the continuing…

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Head to the Caribbean During High Season from $259

Yeah, yeah, everybody wants to head south where it's warm, but that doesn't mean you have to pay top dollar. Carrie Havranek digs in and uncovers a slew of budget-priced offers (and a…

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Chocolate, Beer, Canals, Castles and Tulips: Best Budget Trips to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Known in the tourism industry as Benelux, the triumvirate that is Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg would have to be one of the most underrated yet visually stunning parts of…

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Accommodations You Can Afford in Hawaii on a Budget

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Florence, Tuscany & Umbria

Real prices have crept up consistently, in Florence especially, and the reason could not be clearer: Tourists are still willing to pay. They continue to arrive by the busload, driven…

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Pick an Island, Any Hawaiian Island: Airfares and Packages for Budget Travelers

Happiness is a Hawaiian vacation and if you plan sooner rather than later, there are some significant discounts available.

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Elvis Was a Hipster: Las Vegas' Arts District

The phrase 'art in Las Vegas' typically brings to mind velvet Elvises and the classic Impressionist paintings at the Bellagio. But that¿s changing. Walk through Las Vegas' gritty new…

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Join the Crowd and Experience China: In-Depth 15 Days from Under $1,500

What's not exciting about China? They're well-known exponential economic growth has spurred a rise in travel and a renewed interest in the customs, mores, culture and language of the…

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On the Road from Melbourne: A Day-Trip to the Mornington Peninsula

Just an hour from Melbourne by car or a quick trip across Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff by ferry the Mornington Peninsula is a breath of fresh air and a sensational place to visit,…

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Accommodations You Can Afford in Paris on a Budget

If you don't mind the occasional oddly shaped (and usually tiny) room or lugging your baggage up some stairs, you'll find that staying in a hotel in Paris doesn't have to significantly…

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Post-Wilma, Miami Welcomes Back Winter Travelers

Although the city of Miami was spared most of the major damage from Hurricane Wilma in October, the storm blew through and disrupted power and water supplies, forced closings of some…

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$599 for a Week in the Caribbean? Save on Scores of Seven-Day Cruises

Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week.

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Practical and Field-Tested Tips for Cruising with the Kids

As we rack up our ocean odysseys, we learn a little more each time about works best for all of us.

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Cruise News You Can Use: Niche Itineraries and New Routes & Services

Check out the latest on golf-themed outings, special passes to King Tut exhibit in Fort Lauderdale from HAL, WWII and Vietnam oriented itineraries, remote luggage check-in, kosher…

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Cruising into History: Ships That Send You Back in Time

They're living, physical presences from a time before we were born, or maybe from our youth. If they've been well maintained, and not ruined by misguided refurbishments, they have few…

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On the Road in Melbourne: On the Waterfront in the New Docklands

Visiting your hometown as a tourist can be a strange experience, especially when new roads, buildings and gardens have popped up since you left, and, in the case of Melbourne, an…

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The Moor, the Merrier: Tour Spain's Cities, then Hit the Beach from Under $100 a Day

Southern Spain is known for its warm weather and ancient Moorish history where you can spend days drinking sangria, nights dancing the flamenco and afternoons recharging with a little…