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Regional and National American Air Carriers: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites

Here's a quick and handy list of airlines that matter. Most, if not all, will have seasonal and regional specials posted on their individual sites. Just look for 'Special Offers,' 'Hot…

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A Compendium of Resources for Travelers and Residents Affected by Hurricane Katrina

We're offering this rundown of what airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, travel insurance companies and more are doing to get up and running -- and to meet their customers' needs.…

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Lock in a Visit to Panama for a Few Days or the Rest of Your Retired Life

With rain forests, a vibrant capital city with a growing skyline, pristine beaches and land -- so much undeveloped land, it's no surprise that travelers to Panama are going back in…

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Fares with the Most from Across the Sea or Coast to Coast

British Airways opens up Europe for cheapie flights in the fall and winter, Aloha lets you say, 'Aloha!' for a few bucks and multiple carriers are doling out affordable seats for…

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Fall on the Mall: The District Comes Alive

The nation's capital comes alive in the fall. Congress goes back to session. The President and his cabinet return from summer breaks, and the business of running the government…

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Martinique Edges Towards Affordability

The latest bargain on this tropical French island is the decision made by most of the hotels and some of the more intimate family-owned places to peg rates to the dollar rather than…

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Net Big Savings on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard for the Fall

While a visit to Cape Cod and its nearby islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket may seem like an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous during the peak summer season, post…

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Got Georgia on Your Mind? Sensational Savannah Beckons

Summer in the great state of Georgia can be stiflingly hot, but soon the cooler evenings of the fall will descend upon Savannah, presenting the perfect opportunity to visit this…

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How Do The Fares Fare? Our Sleuth Snoops Out the Cheapest Routes

Every day, the airlines announce new sales, usually on their websites. Some are really good; others not so much. We dig deep to tell you which ones are really worth the mouse clicks…

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Craving Constantinople? Time to Talk Turkey

Come and discover the historical melting pot that is Istanbul -- the gateway to Turkey, with its pagan roots, Christian heritage, Islamic past and relatively secular present. Fall and…

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Jammin' Jamaica: Traveling to the Island Made Easy

Filled with great stories, a friendly demeanor, and a laid-back slow-paced attitude, Jamaica is like the wise old man of the Caribbean. But this wise old man has a wild streak, and…

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As If You Needed More Reasons To Love Paris

Every now and then another travel deal comes around that makes you think it must be a misprint. Well this time around, it's deals to Paris, France that might make you say, 'C'est…

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Off the Beaten Path on the other Side of the World: Explore the Little Traveled Wonders of Japan

There's another way to see Old Japan and that is by getting off the Tokyo-Kyoto-Nara well traveled path, getting off the main island of Honshu, in fact, and heading west and south.

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Super Sleuthing: A Frommers.com Undercover Airfare Report

Check out these air fare savings that may be missed without a careful search.

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Samba and Salsa in Rio De Janeiro this Carnaval

Let the feathers fly, the frills flow and the sequins shine -- it's Carnaval time! If you're thinking about going to Carnaval in Rio next year, you'd better get your dancing shoes on.

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Pretty Portugal More Affordable Than Ever

Some say Portugal is one giant fishing village. Covering the Western shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal slithers down the coastline. A people known for ingenuity, Portugal is a…

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The Dog Days of Summer is the Perfect Time to Get a Jump on Pre-Season Ski Savings

With late season ski deals done and gone this year, what's an avid skier or snowboarder to look forward to? Early season ski deals, of course.

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Getting Down and Deep with Predators: Swimming with Sharks

Travelers who are looking for something to put in their travel brag book, an excuse to buy that super expensive underwater camera, or just an opportunity to face their fears, I…

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The North and the South of It: Take in Both Halves with Specials to New Zealand

We've found a decent airfare sale and an even better-priced package to help cut the cost.

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The Big Easy Made Easier: Discounts on Air, Rooms and Packages

New Orleans, Louisiana is hot all the time. Whether it's the blazing sun beating down hard all summer long, the cayenne pepper spicing up those Cajun delicacies or those hot nights in…

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Fruits of the Vine and More Importantly, Wine: Grape Harvest Vacations

The concept of working on vacation may seem quite strange to many people, yet an opportunity to become truly immersed in the agricultural life of a region by volunteering to assist…

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Now That's Good and Fare: Europe on the Cheap When it's Chilly

The discount travel operator specializing in low cost airfare and other travel discounts to Europe such as car rentals, cell phone rentals and hotels is quickly becoming a travel…

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You Won't Burn a Blue Hole in Your Pocket with Frugal Fares (from $240) and Cost-Effective Combos to Belize

When traveling to Belize you run the risk of dealing with the rainy season to save money or waiting until the high season that begins in mid November -- when tourists flock to this…

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Spend Seven Days in Seventh Heaven: Get Air and Hotel from $829 for a Week in Bali

Right now, specials are plentiful to this deeply spiritual island nation, beloved by visitors for its friendly people, well-preserved culture, beaches, lakes, volcanoes, rice paddies…

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It's as Easy as A B.C. Getaway: See Vancouver and Beyond from $107 a Night

Whistler offers champion slopes for skiers in the winter and more mellow retreats in warmer weather. If it's more of an urban environment you're seeking, then head to Vancouver for…