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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…

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Eating on the Fly: A Survey of Airport Food

Used to be eating at the airport meant food courts, candy bars and maybe a sorry piece of last minute fruit. With current airport security measures requiring travelers to arrive a…

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Miami Nice: Cheap Off-Season Kicks off with Three Nights and Air from $299

As spring begins, so ends Miami's high season. Gone are the trendy Europeans and South Americans dancing the night away in area clubs and eating breakfast at 3:30pm. Gone are the…

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Air France Offers A Warm Blanket of Savings for Early Purchases for Fall and Winter Fares

To celebrate its one-year anniversary as a publicly held company on the New York Stock Exchange, Air France (tel. 800/237-2747; www.airfrance.us) is having a doozy of a sale. The…

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Culture, Counterculture: A Variety of Events in San Francisco

Tony Bennett may have famously sung that he left his heart in this city on the bay, but my father more aptly says, "I left my wallet in San Francisco." Rents climbed sky high, rivaling…

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Prime Time in Provence and the Riviera: Short Getaways from $699

In May, cinema elite and a constellation of stars hit Cannes for the biggest, most glamorous film festival of the year. The new fashions hit the Croissette. The casinos of nearby Monte…

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Meet Me in Milwaukee for Beers, Brats and Festivals Galore

Named for the Algonkian word milliocki -- which means "gathering place by the waters" -- Midwestern Milwaukee is the longtime home of bratwurst and beer and the future home of the…

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To Do: Toronto's Spring and Summer Celebrations

After their long, grueling winters, it's hard to keep Canadians housebound come spring and summer. Once spring is in full swing in Toronto -- our northern neighbor's largest metropolis…

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Post-Tsunami Phuket: Pure Luxury for Less

Many visitors have been discouraged from vacationing on the lush island of Phuket, mistakenly believing that it was wiped out by the December Tsunami, and tourist arrivals have dropped…

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Big Dose of Barbados on the Beach and on a Budget

Although Barbados's high season officially ended in mid-April, two of this British West Indian islands' best music and street festivals won't take place until the end of this month and…

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Icy Hot May Fares to Reykjavik, London, Paris and More

Icelandair recently changed their booking system, and the new website reveals some marvelously low fares for travel to the land of the Blue Lagoon, the midnight sun and all-night…

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Swap That Hall Pass for an Air Pass & Flit About the US from $249 All Summer

Are you a carefree student-type, looking to travel the breadth of our fair nation this summer? Check out Independence Air's new GLiDE Pass (www.flyi.com/specials/glide/default.aspx),…

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Cheap Retreats to Puerto Rico Let You Hit the Tropics, Domestically

Puerto Rico remains one of the closest and easiest escapes from the United States for a tropical release. Beyond San Juan with its big casino hotels and Old San Juan's cobblestone…