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Real Gems for Trips to the Emerald Isle: Five Nights' Stay Begins at only $299

If you thought that traveling to Ireland during the summer months was totally out of reach and that you'd have to wait until the fall to get the discounts, you may be surprised to…

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Mexican Home Cooking School Offers Lessons on Chiles, Mole and Mas: And We've Got a Discount Just for Our Readers

For the fifth year in a row, Frommer's has worked out a special offer for those who are interested in a totally authentic Mexican cooking vacation, complete with hands-on instruction,…

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Half-Piste or Downhill: Break Out Those Skis, It's Winter in the Summer Hemisphere

Looking for a way to escape the extreme heat this summer? Why not drop below the Equator for ski season and experience the majestic beauty of the Andes in Chile and Argentina, the…

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A Marathon of Savings on Packages to the Florida Keys: How's Three-Nights' Stay with Air from $435 Sound?

Travelers head to America's most popular archipelago for a variety of reasons: Snowbirds take up a second residence to escape the winter's chill; anglers stream down for the excellent…

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Palm Springs: An Increasingly Affordable Oasis in the California Desert

Palm Springs has turned itself into a destination ideal for golfers, celebrity gawkers, shoppers and foodies alike. Gone are the days of a town split simply between seniors year-round…

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Hello, Delhi! New Routes and Packages Opens India

For end of summer or fall travel, India is an exciting option for people looking for something exotic and pungent.

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Peruse Peru for Pennies Thanks to Low Fares and Moderate-Priced Packages

Late summer and fall deals are plentiful as tour operators look to fill post-summer travel slots.

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The Spice Slowly Returns to Tourism in Grenada

Pummeled by Hurricane Ivan, Grenada is slowly getting back to normal -- some of the more historic buildings will take longer time to renovate properly -- but some new businesses have…

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Congress Is Out Making Visiting Washington, D.C. In

The sun might be beating down in the steamy capital, but most of the politicians have gone home while the legislature is in recess, making it one of the better times to visit.

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Atlantic Canada: Just Over the Border but a Million Miles Away

Summer and early fall are the best seasons to see the Atlantic coast in all its splendor -- the birds, the whales and the warmer weather make traveling at this time ideal.

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Tahitian Treats Get Sweeter with New Air Route, Plus Packages to Paradise

New air routes open up magical doors for travelers. Airlines do it to fill consumer demand and make travel to popular places easier and more cost effective for themselves and…

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But It's a Dry Heat: Arizona is Awash in Outdoor Action at Nominal Cost

Things are heating up in the desert this summer. There are sizzling deals that will take the sweat out of traveling south. Whether you are going golfing, surveying the Grand Canyon,…

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Oh Say Can You See Cheap Trips for This Year's Long July 4th Weekend?

Leave your basting and grilling skills behind this Independence Day. Put your softball glove back in the closet. Forget about cleaning up those half-eaten Hot Dog buns. Get ready to…

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Spanish Sunshine on the Costa del Sol from $549

Spain's 'Sunshine Coast' is the playground for Europeans who are seeking that glamorous beach lifestyle year 'round. It boasts the warm inviting waters of the Mediterranean, white…

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Old Home Week, Part 2: Living in the Now

Some of my past columns came out of great trips, so I decided to see how those destinations were doing. It looks like it might be time to go back to Iceland, Rochester NY and Canada.

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Take a Slice of Turkey from $499 for Air and Four Nights' Stay

Imagine some of the world's best beaches, crystal clear sailing waters, scenic mountain landscapes, magnificent archaeological sites, the roots of Christian Europe, cosmopolitan…

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Diggin' San Diego: Cheap Airfares Get you There with Plenty Left in Your Wallet to Spend on the Ground

The nearby desert areas can be over 100 degrees and sunny when the shoreline is only in the 60's. This was my first trip here and I must admit I was impressed by the overall beauty of…

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Pack Your Sense of Adventure but Leave Your Savings Intact for African Safari Steals

Let's blame Hollywood for reinforcing the myth that safaris are strictly reserved for the eccentric, the Europeans, the terribly wealthy -- or some combination of all three; it's…

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Beachy Bargains Abound in Barbados

Sometimes island government tourism offices really get travel specials right. With so many great islands to check out, competition is fierce between Caribbean and Bahamian destinations…

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A River Runs Through It: Check in to Cincinnati this Summer

Home to one of America's biggest branding companies, some of the country's best chili, and one of the country's most beloved (or hated) baseball teams, Cincinnati is the quintessential…

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Fly Europe for Less with Airpasses from Under $100

While researching discount airfares for various articles, I came across a few companies offering budget air passes for travel across Europe. My first question was -- Why can't they do…

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Sun, Sand and Sensational Prices: Florida's Gulf Coast

I'm dreaming of a Florida Gulf Coast vacation -- sure everyone raves about Miami, but that Atlantic Ocean water is just too cold for me. Give me the warm tranquil waters and white…

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Stop Your Balkin' and Get to Slovenia, One of Europe's Last Budget Destinations

Sandwiched between Italy and Croatia, tiny Slovenia avoided all the drama and trauma of Yugoslavia's breakup. Bombs never cratered the streets of Ljubljana -- a front-runner for the…

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Equitable Ecuador: Take it Easy or Climb to New Heights with Bargains Galore

Central and South America are a hotbed of travel activity with ecological wonders, diverse cultures and an endless list of things to do and see. Ecuador, saddled between Columbia and…

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Medieval Masterpieces: The Walled Cities of Tuscany

Tuscany is famed as one of the most picturesque regions of Italy, renowned for its rolling green countryside, world-class wines and historic landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa…