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Hot Summer in the City, Part 1: We Look East

May 26, 2004 -- Some of America's biggest cities know who you are -- you folks who don't intend to spend your vacation at the beach, or hiking in the mountains. They know you crave…

Article / Air Travel

Thai One On For Less With Two New Asian Discount Airlines

May 24, 2004 -- The low-fare airline model so popular in the US and Europe is finally crossing Asia. Over the past few months, Malaysian airline Air Asia (www.airasia.com) has turned…

Article / Air Travel

Buenas Noches in Buenos Aires: Cheap Packages to Fulfill Any Budgeter's Dream

May 26, 2004 -- From some US gateways, it takes longer to fly to Argentina than it does to Europe, but fans of that South American destination say the long journey is worth it, because…

Article / Local Experiences

Calling I.P. Freely! Finding the Best Bathrooms

When tourists have to go, some cities just won't play along. Finding public bathrooms on the road can demand some serious detours, but we're here to help.

Article / Local Experiences

Taco Heaven: Frommer's-Only Discount at a Unique Mexican Cooking School

May 21, 2004 -- A heady 7,000 years of tradition suffuses the finest Mexican cooking. Spices combine into fine moles, building layer upon layer of flavor revealing Spanish, French and…

Article / Air Travel

Good-Value Vacations and Celebrations Around Asia

May 21, 2004 -- We've been overrun with all sorts of travel deals to Europe in recent weeks as you can see from the length of our European Deals Index at…

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Slashed Prices on Current and Future Packages South of the Border

May 21, 2004 -- It's no surprise that when it starts getting hot down south of the border, the deals typically get hotter. The climate changes that begin in late spring in the…

Article / Air Travel

Cheapflights Boldly Goes Where no Travel Site Has Gone Before

May 21, 2004 -- The Earth is such a 20th-century destination, and anyway, everybody sells airline tickets nowadays. What's an airfare search site to do?If you're CheapFlights.com, the…

Article / Family & Kids

Micro-Prices for Wi-Fi at Microtel

May 19, 2004 -- Free, high-speed, wireless Internet in a $32 hotel room? Sounds like a dream. But budget hotel chain Microtel (www.microtelinn.com) is bringing full-on Net access to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Raft, Ski or Drive Your Way Through Oceania

May 19, 2004 -- However you define a vacation -- from lazing on a beach to schussing down snowy slopes -- it can all be found in the Antipodes. We've assemebled a wide-range of options…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Cheap Europe, Sans Airfare

May 19, 2004 -- Land-only packages are popular with several types of travelers: those cashing in on their frequent flyer miles, people who have the luxury of leisurely travel and…

Article / Air Travel

Huge New Low-Fare Airline Takes Off

May 19, 2004 -- Independence Air is here, and it's a doozy.The new low-fare airline based at Washington Dulles Airport announced its first destinations on Wednesday, and it'll be…

Article / Family & Kids

Know Before You Go: Reading Up on the National Parks

Unless you're anxious or have spent little time in the outdoors, you don't need a book about how to camp with children. But if it will make you feel better, or if gaps in your…

Article / Local Experiences

Family Fun and Learning in the Smoky Mountains

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

Article / Local Experiences

Getting Ready: Making Reservations in National Parks

We've shown you how to pick the park that's right for and your family. Now that you know where you're going, let's get down to the details on how to claim your space.

Article / Local Experiences

Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hertz Doubles the Fun Again, This Time With a Double Upgrade

May 18, 2004 -- Someone at Hertz is obsessed with the number two. First they started a double-coupon promotion we reported on last month. Now they're offering double upgrades. From…

Article / Air Travel

Travel to Change Your Life (and Others)

May 18, 2004 - Travel for some may just be a vacation, but for others, it's a life-changing experience. Stepping outside the safety of your day-to-day life into a different culture can…

Article / Air Travel

Buy Today For $118 Chicago Fares -- Even to NYC and LA!

May 19, 2004 -- A cheap wind blows through Chicago today, but don't dawdle if you want great fares to or from the City of Big Shoulders. The ATA sale, which spurred these super-low…

Article / Air Travel

Cut to the Front of the Line with Leisurepass

May 14, 2004 -- Emulating its better-known counterpart, CityPass (which specializes in North American destinations), the Leisure Pass Group has come out with deals that make touring…

Article / Air Travel

Central America: Your Center For Value

Summer is the low season in Central America, also known as the rainy season or the "green season." That means it's also the value season. Two weeks ago, we reported on several airfare…

Article / Air Travel

The Greatest Gift For The Greatest Generation

May 14, 2004 -- If you, your dad or your grandpa helped liberate France 60 years ago, this year's Father's Day will be a very special one.On Friday, the government of Canada agreed to…

Article / Air Travel

A Patchwork of Bargains for Europe

May 14, 2004 -- Loyal readers know that we espouse off-season travel to beat the crowds and get more bang for your buck. Today, we've detailed an appealing listing of trips good for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Cheap Side of Paradise: 25% Off in St. Lucia

May 13, 2004 -- St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. White-sand beaches, unspoiled countryside and top-notch tourist hotels combine to make this mountainous…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine ... Boat

May 13, 2004 -- With few exceptions, most big rivers and lakes have a place where you can rent houseboats, putting you in control of the pace to get where you're going. If you've never…