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Tuscan Farmhouses This Spring From $962 Per Week

One of the finest tour operators of moderately-priced trips to Italy is Tourcrafters, an Illinois-based outfit that has been taking satisfied travelers abroad for 21 years now. For the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Tropical Travelogue: A "Foreign" Republic, But Here at Home

Key West features all the fun of visiting a foreign country with none of stress. Check out what there is to see and do in the capital of the Conch Republic.

Article / Road Trips

Frommer's Trip Idea: American History in Michigan

Automotive enthusiasts should love the drive to Dearborn, Michigan, a town synonymous with the rise of America's first mass-produced, self-propelled vehicle, the Ford.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Rare Roosevelt Field Trips in Yellowstone

A rare opportunity to learn about Mother Nature's blessings in picture-perfect surroundings and at moderate cost is being provided this year (again) by the Yellowstone Association…

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The Pros & Cons of Escorted Tours

Insights into helping you choose the vacation that suits your needs best.

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Escorted Tours (Trips with Guides)

Escorted Packages defined.

Article / Road Trips

Frommer's Trip Idea: Wine, Maryland Style

A guide to Maryland's interesting array of wineries from western Maryland to north of Baltimore City, with two in the D.C. area.

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All Aboard For Online Amtrak Discounts, Up to 30%

If you book online between now and May 19th for travel from now through June 15, 2002, you can get 30% off Amtrak's regular adult fares. (And if you're traveling with kids, try their…

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Drive Yourself Through Denmark or Sweden This Summer

We've talked before about how once-expensive Scandinavia is trying to bring down costs in order to lure more American visitors to the beautiful countries there. As an example, one…

Article / Local Experiences

"Toronto the Good" Gets Better, And Cheaper

With the amazing power of the American dollar in Canada, there's never been a better time to head north.

Article / Cruise

Ahoy, Senior Sailors! A 13-day Caribbean Cruise for Mature Singles

Feeling lucky? Windjammer Barefoot Cruises, that old reliable outfitter of beautiful tall sailing ships, is offering a special mid-summer singles-only cruise covering the length of the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Ocean Vue With a View Toward Saving in Waikiki

From now through June 30, 2002, you can luxuriate in an ocean view room at one of Honolulu's most outstanding hotels, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. One of the few hotels that is…

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Yucatan Loop: 23 Days of Outdoor, Eco-friendly Adventure, Plus Free Air from NYC

Dragoman, the overland journey division of Adventure Center, has put together a three-week-plus trip, Mezcal & Mayans, that begins in Cancun, loops down to Guatemala, back up…

Article / Road Trips

Frommer's Trip Idea: Road Trip to Delaware

What to expect in Wilmington, Delaware.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Planning Your Own Caribbean Vacation

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has a copy of their free guide (the Caribbean Vacation Planner) waiting, just for you! You can download the whole book from the CTO's Web site,…

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Frommer's Trip Idea: Tampa Bay Area Road Trip

The St. Petersburg-Clearwater area of the state is proud of its learning opportunities, as it is of the fine beaches here, but I never expected to find so much interest in plain old…

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Study Portuguese in Brazil, Capoeira Martial Arts Thrown In Free, Plus Language Courses Spanning

For over 45 years, the NRCSA (National Registration Center for Study Abroad) has been setting standards in international education, mostly with their outstanding programs in many…

Article / Hotels

Best Rates From Best Western, World's Biggest Hotel Chain

From now through March 31, 2002, the world's largest hotel chain, Best Western, is running a promotion called BestRates. Since each hotel in the chain is independently owned and…

Article / Road Trips

Frommer's Trip Idea: Best Baseball in Maryland

Even if you can't make it during the regular season, there's still plenty of baseball-themed attractions to hold your attention throughout the year.

Article / Cruise

Watery Rides in Summery Fort Lauderdale--$50 Vouchers Cool You Off

Fort Lauderdale's tourist board has created a promotion giving you discounts on cooling water parks and hotels for the summer.

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Erin No Go Broke With Sceptre Packages--Farmhouse Stays for $499

If you want to be in Ireland to say "Erin Go Bragh" (Ireland Forever) with the Gaelic speakers there, consider an Emerald Package from Sceptre, about which this Web site has written…

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The UK You Say? Drive the Isle at Your Own Pace, Starting at Just $389

As the shoulder seasons looms just around the corner for European travel with its accompanying bump in prices, some great late winter deals can still be had. Virgin Atlantic has three…

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Visiting the Queen (& Saving Your Pence) in the Highest Season

You can join the Queen in London this June, at the height of her Golden Jubilee celebrations, and stay for as little as $45 per person per night (sharing a double room). To quote…

Article / Family & Kids

All-Inclusive Dominican Republic: Hurry for a Spring Break With Your Entire Family

If you can get up and go at the last minute, here is a deal for you! VacationKids is a great place to find bargains for family trips, and this spring is no exception. They have a last…

Article / Local Experiences

Cruising Beijing's Vanishing Lanes & Courtyards

Bob Fisher takes you on a walk through the back alleys and hidden squares of the Chinese wonder.