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Cost-Cutting Caribbean: Hit Jamaica from Under $110 a Day

Any island country with the mantra "No Worries, Man" sounds good for a vacation in the sun. As high-peak season in the Caribbean comes to a close and packages and fares get slashed to…

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Following Gas Prices, Airfares Are Headed Up

Anyone who's recently had to fill up an SUV's tank knows: gas prices are going berserk. Now imagine if you had to fill 'er up with 5,000 gallons at a time, and you'll understand the…

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Malta Madness: Markdowns Galore on a True Cultural Melting Pot

One-hundred miles off the coast of Sicily on the way to North Africa, Malta is an island deep-rooted in early Mediterranean history. Virtually every ancient world power crossed its…

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Hop to It with These Last Minute Easter Getaways

As Easter weekend approaches and people begin scurrying home this Thursday and Friday to prepare for Easter egg hunts, spiraling ham and family time, it's also a good time to take…

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Deskset Discounts for Students and Teachers When School's Out

Life as a student certainly has its advantages -- you get to stay up late talking about deep philosophical matters, consume illicit substances if you live without fear of drug testing,…

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In the Lapp of Luxury: Prices Head South in Europe's North

The North of Europe possesses a majesty all its own. The White Nights of Lapland in Finland where it never gets completely dark in June and July are a great way to see a part of Mother…

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Old Europe Still Calls: Germanic Escapes Worth a Gander

People talk about springtime in Paris as if it's the only place in the world where flowers bloom. Well, move over Frenchie, Deutschland is filled with festivals, outdoor events,…

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The Potentially Tricky Task of Traveling to the Galápagos Islands

April and May are mating season for many of the extraordinary creatures that inhabit the Galápagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, 500 miles west of Ecuador. Though their name literally…

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Rule Changes Make Delays Easier and Flights Cheaper

Recently, two rule changes improved the lives of international travelers. One will help fliers stuck in airports within or on their way to the European Union -- once the EU gets around…

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Scots on the Rocks: Hike the Highlands, Lounge in Luxury or Sleep on the Cheap

Natives of the Scotland are proud people. The Scots, after all, gave the world the single malt whiskey, great literature, superior mythology, and a welcoming friendliness. Don't forget…

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Get Hot and Active in Guatemala, the Emerging Central American Paradise

Nestled in between Belize, Southern Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras, Guatemala is an upcoming tourist destination priding itself on pristine jungles, two coasts, an incredible…

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Stake Your Claim in Romania: Take a Transylvanian Hike from $850

If you're into the occult or Eastern European countries with beautiful countryside and dark terrain, then Romania might be the adventure trip you're looking for. Several tour agencies…

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New Air Routes Open Up Travel to Sunny Florida and the South Pacific

New air routes are always good things. They mean a new path has been forged because the travelers desire needed to be filled and there are enough consumers who want to go a certain…

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Get Lost in the Loire at Low Cost

Aptly nicknamed France's Garden, the Loire Valley is a Treasure Land of famous French castles, tasty vineyards, and small towns nestled on hilltops and in valleys where the goat cheese…

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Cay Chain: Belizean Bargains Abound

With well-priced hotels that run from luxury lodging to rustic accommodations and inexpensive day trips that take you out into the blue Caribbean Sea for snorkeling, diving and…

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Course Requirements: Beach, Sun and Parties for Traditional Spring Break Trips

Young adults armed with a student I.D. card have luck and youth on their side in the travel game with access to low airfares, hotel deals and a host of student discount travel sites…

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Catch Some Alternate Rays on a North African Beach

When considering a beach vacation, few people will immediately think of North Africa, but maybe it's time to look beyond the Caribbean and the South Pacific for a touch of African sun…

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Georgia on Our Minds: Savannah Offers an Array of Post-Winter Treats

Savannah, the city of genteel, beautifully preserved antebellum quads, is anything but square. Even its prettiest, most proper attributes come rigged with a deliciously seedy…

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Distant Horizons, Cheaply: A Start-Up Carrier Eyes International Budget Flights from the US

Summer is only a few months away, and according to media speculation and the U.S. Department of Transportation, a new airline is set to launch -- the first U.S.-based discount airline…

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How to Make the DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Program Work For You

Are you, like many travelers, hesitant to check your bags because an airline lost your luggage the last time you traveled? Or are you departing for an afternoon business meeting the…

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Kitsch it up a Notch with Getaways to Branson, Missouri

America's biggest live music town since Nashville is alive and kicking. Whether you're looking for fun for the whole family, a romantic getaway for two, or a kitschy weekend with a…

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Good Times in the Badlands of America's Central Plain States

South Dakota's Black Hills are acre upon acre, mile upon mile, pure American beauty. Filled with Sioux history, the gory story of the American West, the incomparable stretch of park…

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Roos Worth Falling For: Prices Go Down Down Under

Unless you're a hardcore surfer or skier, Australia's charms are seasonless. Come fall, you can still buzz on Sydney's youthful energy, and zip an hour away to the oily blue eucalyptus…

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Bargains Blossom for D.C.'s Annual Springtime Festival

At some magic turning point during the last week in March, the navy blues, grays, and khaki tones that dominate the walkways of Washington, D.C., give way to the most unsenatorial…

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ATA/Southwest: Who's Got The Real Bargains?

On Friday, Southwest planes started flying into New York's LaGuardia Airport.Not really.On February 4, the new ATA/Southwest codeshare truly takes effect. For a slew of routes across…