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Stand Up for Stuttgart: Decidely German from Cars to Bars and Beyond

Germany is so big, and so diverse, that it's still possible to visit entire sections of the country that are not deluged with tourists in summer, places where the diesel buses disgorge…

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Go East, Young Man, to Vietnam, for Major Vacation Savings

With the dollar more likely to crumble in the face of foreign currency exchange rates than rise mightily, you may have to fly halfway across the world in order to get your money's…

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Wings of Desire: A Brief on Current Noteworthy Airfares

Despite ping-ponging oil prices, there are indeed routes on sale to spots foreign and domestic. This week we've corralled some stunners to Paris and New Zealand.New Yorkers take note:…

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Blue Plate Specials on China: Go for a Week from $749

Whether you are after authentic culinary delights, three thousand years of history, architecture or culture, China is the perfect destination for the discerning traveler. In the low…

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Irish Spring: Cleanup with Seven Days from $364

What could be better than springtime in Ireland -- home to a thousand shades of green?How about a fly-drive package there in May for $364?Sound too good to be true? Well, stranger…

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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…