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Article / Hotels

I See London, I See a Chance ... For Discount Hotels Across the UK

April 28, 2004 -- A new reservations site currently dedicated to stays in London and Dublin came to our attention recently, and it looks like a winner. Frommer's publisher, Mike…

Article / Air Travel

Atlanta's Affordable with Delta and the "Tran"

April 28, 2004 -- Atlanta residents are lucky. Not just because of their blessed weather, or because they live in the greatest cultural hub for miles around. Thanks to the bloody…

Article / Air Travel

The Wizards of OS Offer Cheap Fares to Central Europe

April 28, 2004 -- Fly, fly, fly! Airfares are going up sharply in June (as they always do), so if you want a real bargain journey, May is the time. Central Europe is particularly…

Article / Air Travel

Get Intra-Spective: Minor Fares to Major European Cities

April 28, 2004 -- As cheap Europe fares fade into the warmth of summer, consolidator Intratours is doing their best to provide a last gasp of cheap fares for May. Their low fares are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Condo Compare: Same Properties, Different Prices on Varying Reservations Sites

April 28, 2004 -- The folks at OffPeakTraveler.com (www.offpeaktraveler.com) have a new treat for readers -- condo rentals in Mexico and parts of Central America for extremely low…

Article / Local Experiences

Love All! Tennis Site Remains in Top Form

April 26, 2004 -- Last year, we recommended the Tennis Resorts Online (www.tennisresortsonline.com) as the "best online tennis vacation site" to you, backed up by accolades from…

Article / Air Travel

EVA Knows The Cheap Way to Taipei (And Saigon)

April 26, 2004 -- Our column on Delta and Taiwan's China Airlines is still causing a stir, so we thought we'd mix things up a bit with a deal from Taiwan's other international carrier,…

Article / Packages

Mo' Bay for Less Money: Spring Savings on Lush Jamaica

April 24, 2004 -- We're not jerking you around. Now's an excellent time to snap up some spring savings for three-day to weeklong vacation packages to Jamaica.For Jamaica, you can have…

Article / Air Travel

Save Some Green on Pink Bajan Beaches

April 24, 2004 -- Barbados just announced it's annual spring sale, "the Best of Barbados" promotion (for brevity's sake, let's just call it BOB), that offers a slew of amenities like…

Article / Cruise

Liner Insider: What's Happening in the Cruise Industry

Ports keep growing to contend with swelling numbers of passengers, itineraries are reconfigured and new health trends continue to enliven the cruise industry. We report on it all in…

Article / Cruise

Carnival & NCL Ink Port Deal with New York

Riding the wave of ever-increasing number of passengers, New York looks to create a berth in Brooklyn and renovate its existing passenger terminals.

Article / Local Experiences

Firm Lowers Rates on Cell Phone Rentals

April 21, 2004 -- Cell phones can make foreign trips a lot more manageable and provide reassurance. If you're meeting friends or business contacts abroad, a phone can be an essential…

Article / Air Travel

Delta and China Airlines: A Codeshare Too Far?

A new codeshare raises questions about a carrier's safety record. Here's what you need to know.

Article / Family & Kids

Roman Rooms and Italian Village Villas Under $60

April 21, 2004 -- Although prices are going up for travel to Europe (we're heading into summer, after all), there are still bargains to be had, if only you look and look and look.…

Article / Family & Kids

Beat Around the Bush: South African City and Safari Getaways

April 19, 2004 -- Aware that one of their prime markets, the United States, is far away, the South African government's official tourism department has collaborated with eight US tour…

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

Good, old Paris...Can it add anything new to its legendary charms? As it turns out, it can. See what's new in Frenh capitol.

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

Castles, mansions and old breweries are still there, remote isles still offer incredible views, yet Scotland is changing. Not it's history, but the way to experience it. Did we mention…

Article / Air Travel

A New Contender In Airfare Search Still Working Out the Kinks

It's admirably independent, honest and open, and offers some innovative features for travelers who are flexible with their time. But it's glacially slow, a tad buggy, and is missing…

Article / Family & Kids

Moderately Modern Prices for a Step Back in Time in Virginia

April 16, 2004 - Patriots, history buffs and families seeking a mentally stimulating vacation are drawn to Colonial Williamsburg and its recreations 18th century America. The steep…

Article / Local Experiences

PocketMail Provides Simple E-Mail Where Others Can't

This easy-to-use gadget lets you stay in touch cheaply whether you're in an RV, on the trail or in your hotel.

Article / Air Travel

Over and Down Under: Great Fares to Europe and Australia

April 16, 2004 -- Europe is warming up. Australia is cooling down. Our spring may be the true sweet spot for global fares, because it's everybody's "shoulder season" -- the time when…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

An Asian Array of Bactrian Bargains, Rapid Rails and More

April 14, 2004 - You can find radically different forms of transportation throughout Asia. On the cutting edge, look to South Korea, which just became the fifth nation to make use of…

Article / Family & Kids

Trippin' Old School: Study World Classics in Canada, Ancient Lit in Rome

April 12, 2004 -- Of the many learning vacations out there, one of our favorites has long been the Classical Pursuits program conducted by Ann Kirkland on the campus of the University…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Prices Go South for Packages South of the Border

April 12, 2004 -- The change of seasons in Central America and Mexico doesn't have to mean Spring Break madness. It can be simply the chance to take advantage of some rates that are…

Article / Air Travel

Scan Europe's Low-Fare Airlines for Great Deals

If you haven't flown within Europe in the past few years, you're in for a big surprise.