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Flying Closer to Home: Hop Planes to Canada, the Caribbean and the U.S. including Denver, Hawaii and Nashville

We've compiled a compendium of awesome fare sales for North America and the Caribbean with most for flights through January. While booking deadlines vary, most sales go kaput within…

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Prices Dip on Airfares from the Shivery North to the Sun-Drenched South

There are great fare sales on right now for flights to Chinese cities and anywhere that AirTran flies, kids' tix to Tahiti dip to ridiculous lows; plus look for discounts on Osaka, Las…

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From Hostels to Hotels, New York Doesn't Have to Break Your Bank

With more events per week than most global cities have in a year, New York City is primed for a wonderful fall and winter. We found plenty of inexpensive (and sometimes free) things to…

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It's That Time of Year: Check Our Holiday Calendar for the Best Days to Fly

Flying over the holidays can be a pain. Airlines know we "need" to travel for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so fares go way up. And this year looks to be the most difficult for holiday…

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Warm Up to Chilly Paris in the Fall and Winter: Fares from $320, Plus Plenty of Packages

Why Paris in the off-season? Why not? There are so many reasons to visit the City of Light and weather has very little to do with it. Sure it can be a little rainy or chilly in the…

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Airfares on the Chopping Block: Cheap Seats for the Holidays and Beyond

Dig in to these great fares and secret sales including routes in and out of D.C., Denver, Guadalajara, multiple Midwestern cities, San Antonio, Taipei, Tahiti and more.

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Think Like Gumby: Flexibility When Booking Can Lead to Great Savings on Airfare

Travelers can often save money if they adjust their travel dates to take advantage of the lowest possible fare between any two cities. Oddly, however, statistics show that most airfare…

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One Travel Destination + Two Departure Cities = Zero Problems

Just when you thought that all last-minute online travel sites are pretty much the same, along comes a new piece of technology that puts one site leaps and bounds ahead of its…

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Believe it or not, Now is the Time to Plan for Spring Break to Get the Best Savings

Spring break? What about winter break? How about a spring break package for a Christmas present? Talk about seasonal confusion! As with most things in life, prior preparation prevents…

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Get More Bangalore for Your Buck: An Entire Subcontinent of Savings on Air, Hotels and Package to India

Now that summer has passed and monsoon season has drifted away from India's shores, travelers can take advantage of the more comfortable climates of Southern India to visit such…

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Don't Let The Dead Have All The Fun: Head to Mexico for Día de los Muertos

A synthesis of ancient traditions from the Aztec and pre-Aztec civilizations of Mexico and Catholic practices, the Day of the Dead is a unique display of the richness of Mexican…

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Fares to Spare: Carriers Discount Routes Domestic and International

The airlines announce sales so frequently, it's sometimes difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Some have value; others not so much. We dig deep to tell you what ones are…

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Foreign A-Fares: Snag Cheap Seats on Flights Heading Outta the Country

In addition to those widely advertised sales, we've dug up secret fares: If you've thought about heading to China, Europe, Mexico -- even Tahiti -- the time is right to buy.

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Everything Is Animated: Jump Over to Japan from $999 with Air and Hotel for a Week

This fall and winter, take advantage of the low airfares and affordable travel deals to see the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Bike It, Hike It or Park It in Costwise Costa Rica

Bubbling mud pools, catwalks overlooking wild jungles, waterfalls, bird watching, nature preserves, surf camps and oceanfront hotels, Costa Rica is a treasure for adventure travelers,…

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Deal Me In: Venture to Vegas on the Cheap (Like $84 for Two Days with Air and Hotel)

Vegas is all about indulgence: neon lights for miles, the thrill and risks of gambling, those all-you-can-eat buffets -- all this smack dab in the middle of a desert, 24/7 but without…

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Fly South to the Pacific to Stay Ahead of Chill Winter Air

Between now and just before Christmas, prices are reliably low, with incentives galore; they drop down again after the New Year. We've rounded up some of the best airfares and packages…

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Go That Extra Nile: Airfare, Rooms, Tours with Cruises in Cheap Egypt

There probably aren't enough superlatives in the English language to describe Egypt as a destination. A 'wannabe' archaeologist's dream, it is a country that fulfills all your travel…

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Head to Beantown during Fall and Winter for as Low as $139 per Night

Boston, like New York City, ain't cheap, but that doesn't mean you can't catch a break now and then. In particular, the further away from baseball season and fall foliage touring you…

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Whatever Floats Your Boat: Pick a Body of Water and Go Cruising with Outings Starting from Well Under $100 a Day

On top of our usual round-up of bargain basement prices, we've found several stand-up offers on European river cruises, free airfare specials, two-for-one deals and a marathon…

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Go the the Left of the West Coast to Surf-Happy Malibu

With downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood less than an hour drive, Malibu can either be a stand-alone vacation spot or a place to stay slightly off the beaten path from central Los…

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Low Fares for Up in the Air: Head to Practically Anywhere you Want

Flights into (and out of) Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, Florida, Denver and more are all on sale this week. Fares are based on availability, so don't dawdle.

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Bring Fido and Whiskers in the Room, in the Car and on a Cruise

More than 15 million Americans travel with their pets every year. It's a trend that's growing and businesses are popping up to accommodate the change.

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Get Outta Paris & Tour Less-Traveled France: Five Nights with Air Starts from $619

Whereas most people's French vacations may start and finish with Paris, consider going further a field and discovering the majesty of the French countryside, smaller cities and…

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Chilly Winter Weeks in Scandinavia: Six Nights from $629

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't make the best of the chilly sports and warming foods presented by the season. There are plenty of deals -- and reasons -- to visit…