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Get Schooled in Savings With Amtrak's College-Visit Discount

July 16, 2003 -- For many teens, college visits are a first chance to see the nation (or even another nation; we hear McGill's a pretty good school.) As college visit season arrives…

Article / Family & Kids

Buy Now and Save On New Advance Purchase Disney World Passes

July 14, 2003 -- Those nice folks who take such good care of Mickey Mouse down in Orlando have thought of a way for everyone to save money on tickets to their attractions -- buy them…

Article / Family & Kids

The Lost Discount of Troy? Exclusive: $100 Off Classic Turkey Tour This Winter

July 14, 2003 -- If you mention "Frommers.com Newsletter" before booking, you'll get $100 off the already low price of a classic winter tour to Turkey this year, a 14-day (12-night)…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise News: Stay in "Cruise Control" with the Latest on Ships, Routes and More

Costa Cruises cracks the champagne on its newest fleet member, the CostaMediterranea; Holland America follows Carnival's lead and adds new Caribbean cruise routes from historic…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Free Upgrades on Carnival, Costa, and Holland America, Plus Current Affordable Cruises

July 11, 2003 -- Carnival, Costa, and Holland America are all offering upgrades to balcony cabins when you book a regular outside cabin. Carnival's deal (800/819-3902,…

Article / Cruise

Catch a Fast Plane to China & Stay, From $599

July 11, 2003 -- There seem to be so many great deals to China right now that even we are having trouble keeping up, though it seems our fellow travelers still are eager for more of…

Article / Family & Kids

Get Some "Satisfaction" in Toronto: Fly for Cheap, Stay for Cheaper and See The Rolling Stones for only $16

July 11, 2003 -- "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need" wails Mick Jagger. That song seems an appropriate tune for…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ride 'Em, Cowboys: 90% Off RV Rentals in Texas

July 11, 2003 -- It's time for El Monte RV to herd their cattle out of Texas, and they'd like you to be the cowboy (or cowgirl) for the job.This highly-reputable RV company needs to…

Article / Family & Kids

Big Summer Discounts for Service People in the Big Apple

July 9, 2003 -- New York City in the summertime is awash with travelers (tourists, if you will), and bargains are hard to find. The Big Apple can be an expensive place for most people,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Better than Ladies' Night: Club Med Lets Ladies Fly Free & Other Offers

July 9, 2003 -- Club Med is loosening up a bit, offering more deals to the general public, and behaving less like an exclusive club than it used to pretend to be. Among their many new…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

San Fran and Vegas Announce New Trains: One's a Gem of a Deal, the Other's just Paste

Now that America's car obsession has produced gridlock from sea to shining sea, many cities -- from Dallas to Denver -- are experimenting with improving their public transportation…

Article / Local Experiences

They Love Me, Love Me Not: Find Out What the World Thinks of America

Are Americans loved abroad, hated, or both? Two recent surveys crystallize that perspective.

Article / Honeymoons

Win a Trip for Two to Isla Mujeres!

Frommers.com & Avalon Resorts are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Isla Mujeres! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Family & Kids

Get a Warm Feeling Inside: Fourth Night Free with this Sunny Deal to Orlando

July 7, 2003 -- If you like warm weather, Florida is the right place to be in summer. I know, having spent several years there. It's never as hot as it is in, say, Phoenix, and you're…

Article / Family & Kids

The Bargains Just Keep on Coming: Four-City Asian Sojourn

July 7, 2003 -- Prices for travel packages to Asia have not yet begun to rise from the depths to which they plummeted during the spring, so it's still a great time to take advantage of…

Article / Local Experiences

Visa Fees Rise, Raising Walls to the World

The US government has been making it steadily more expensive and difficult for some foreign tourists to get into the US, causing a wave of tit-for-tat fee-raising which has made it…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hit the Road and See New England's Historic Museums

July 7, 2003 -- It's taken a while, but the stodgiest of New England's historic museums have finally come up with a winner-Driving Tours, with 25%-off admission coupons at their eight…

Article / Family & Kids

Stay in a House Near the Mouse: Orlando Area Lodgings Reduced for Our Readers Only

June 9, 2003 -- If you're planning a family trip to Disney World, Universal Studios or any of the central Florida theme parks, we've negotiated a sweet deal for you. Heck, it's good…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Born to Be Wild: Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family

May 11, 2003 -- One of the best bonding experiences a family can enjoy is a group outing in Mother Nature. A non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, the Wilderness Inquiry has…

Article / Packages

All's Well That's Roswell: Honor Your Friendly Space Aliens This July

June 2, 2003 -- What with the New Mexico legislature passing a bill honoring all extraterrestrial beings with a special day of observance, what could the UFO-friendly town of Roswell…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Regional Reductions Galore: Bargain Asian Vacations Extended

July 2, 2003 -- With SARS declared all but dead in Asia by both the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control, the stampede to the world's most exotic continent…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Coral Corral: It's a Roundup of Savings on the High Seas

July 2, 2003 -- In addition to what the cruise consolidators below are offering, Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) has announced its 2004 Value Collection, offering up to 50%…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise News: We're Coming into Port with the Latest on New Ships, New Routes and More

Carnival and Princess expand their lines; Oceania cracks the bubbly on a new boat; Royal Caribbean sets its sight on the biggest ship ever; the Norway is towed in for repairs and…

Article / Packages

London Summer Bargains Rumble Nicely Along

After an absolutely glorious June (sunshine and temperatures in the 70s and 80s), London remains at picture-perfect peak heading into July and August, with bargains from the USA still…

Article / Family & Kids

Fly & Drive New Zealand's "Middle Earth"

June 30, 2003 -- Thanks to the filming of the Lord of the Rings there, New Zealand is now promoting itself as "Middle Earth," much as Salzburg has been pitching The Sound of Music for…