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Splurge Worthy: The Sun Also Rises on These Madrid Mixes

Ernest Hemingway, lover of all things Spanish, visited and lived in Spain during all its seasons, including winter. He didn't worry overly much about pricing for his lodging, as some…

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Faith and Begorrah! Celtic Air, Room and Car Combos at Delightfully Low Prices

If your spirits start to drop just after the holidays when the lights come down and the dull gray and cold of winter is fully impressed on us, consider a change of venue to somewhere…

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The Bottom Line: What Do the Airlines Owe You When They've Lost Your Luggage?

It's every traveler's nightmare; the mystery of the disappearing luggage. Here's what you should do when faced with lost or damage bags when flying.

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Big Island, Small Prices: A Roundup of Reduced Rooms in Hawaii, Rental Cars Included

If you like real-life characters, you'll love William Kimi, aka Uncle Billy. He owns and operates two hotels down on the Big Island, along with a general store and a restaurant or two,…

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Inexpensive Scandinavia; Not Necessarily an Oxymoron any more

It's not always easy to find an inexpensive travel package to Scandinavia, home of the world's highest standards of living. Continental Journeys is offering five-day (three-night)…

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Love is in the Air with this Romantic Getaway to London from $469

If you really love that Someone Special and want to share Valentine's Day in London together, hustle up and book an online trip there before January 13 to get $25 off an already low…

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Lost in Space: How to Cope with Baggage Snafus

Just in time for the hectic holiday season, here's everything you need to know to minimize the hassle of losing your luggage while you travel.

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Escape the Frio Down in Rio: Five Nights Starts From $599

Once a shipping backwater during Brazil's 18th-century gold rush, Rio de Janeiro developed into a prime competitor with the best of European capitals after Prince João arrived from…

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Seven Summer Days Driving New Zealand, Plus Pop Over to Papeete for Under $140 a Day

Leave winter behind for this humdinger of a deal and jet your way to the Down Under and South Pacific where you'll get hotels and a car for a week in New Zealand and two extra nights…

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Don't Get Caught In Mid-Air With Failing Airlines

In the largest Chapter 11 filing in the airline industry, United Airlines filed for bankruptcy. Earlier, US Airways Group filed for bankruptcy as well, while Vanguard and National…

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The City of Light, Practically to Yourself, for Under $100 A Day with Air and Hotel

Paris is most popular in the spring, when the jardin are coming into early bloom and the romance that Paree is so famous for fills the air. Of course, popularity goes hand in hand with…

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Last Minute Cruisin' Doozies: Tahiti, New Zealand, the Caribbean and More, Some Including Airfare

A rare opportunity for West Coasters is presenting itself from Moment's Notice, that innovative last-minute firm. If you act quickly, you can get inside accommodations on the fabulous…

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Abstemious Ancients: Florence and Rome Reduced, But Hurry!

TourCrafters, the Illinois-based operator that churns out great deals, has another one in the hopper, and you'd better hop to it. The last time we reported on one of its exceptional…

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Deck the Mall With Boughs of Holly: We Urge You to Consider Our Nation's Capital for the Holidays

It's not too late to plan a getaway to the national's capital before St. Nick's arrival. Rumor has it he's a wiz at navigating the fire escapes of D.C.'s hotels, which are atypically…

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Sleepyhead Stopover for Free, Rooms from $49

This must surely be a first! Baymont Inns & Suites is offering free coffee or bottled water 24 hours a day, seven days week to anyone who stops and asks for it, regardless of…

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Don't Be Waylaid by Hawaii's High Prices: Hanalei Makes the Lei Weigh Lightly on Your Wallet

To counter some grumbling about Hawaii's often higher prices, savvy entrepreneurs like the Hanalei Colony Resort, on Kauai, are offering discounted rates, such as their six-week winter…

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Ole & Voila to Rail Europe for New Pass

Following on the success of its France ‘n Italy Pass, which became one of Rail Europe's most popular passes in the short time since it was introduced earlier this year, the…

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Travel Mavens Suggest Gifts for the Fussy Trip Takers on Your List

The quest for a good gift can be the bane of December. Save yourself some angst and give with confidence using this list from the experts from the Society of American Travel Writers,…

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Dive into this Deal: A Week in the Caribbean for Under a Grand Including Lodging and Daily Underwater Excursions

Those nice people at Grenada's absolutely charming Blue Horizons Cottage Hotel have teamed up with a bunch of aquanauts to create a good value-for-money dive package that looks…

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Low Cost Costa del Sol and Madrid: A Week in Spain for Under $100 a Day, Plus Stay Longer and Add Africa

Want to relax someplace after the holidays? Then consider Petrabax Vacations' one-week getaways to Spain. You can choose a six-night escape to Madrid from just $499, hotels and air…

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Jolly Old England and Jolly Good Prices: Quick Jaunts to London from $279!

Making short trips to London incredibly cheap is all the rage this winter. We were the first to introduce you to start-up OffPeakTraveler.com with its sensible three-day getaways to…

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How to Cope with Baggage: The Well Packed Bag

A handy rundown of what to pack, how to pack it and what to pack it in to make your travels virtually hassle-free.

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Two Ski Packages to Canada: One Tres Cher, the Other Quite Fair

Mount Tremblant is Quebec's premier ski resort, and the ultra swank Fairmont Hotel there is considered the most fashionable place to stay, if you can afford it. The mountain has been…

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Everything's Just Beachy with These Family-Friendly Caribbean Resorts: Affordable Rates and Freebies Galore

Viva Resorts down in the Caribbean is hauling out its value-added all-inclusive rates and the "Kids Stay, Play and Eat FREE" programs once again, just in time to fight off that winter…

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Bargains to (the) Boot: Special Discounts Across Italy for Early Bookers and Seniors, Too

If you act quickly, you can reap a $250 per couple savings and have a chance to win a free vacation on first-class packages to Italy with Globus Tours and British Airways. If you're an…