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Miami Nice: High Season but a Low Price

December 6, 2004 -- Miami is hot again. With weather as good as you can get anywhere in the world, South Florida's vacation and cultural gem seems to have something for everyone ...…

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Scorching Summer Down Under at Cool Prices

December 3, 2004 -- The Southern Hemisphere summer is without doubt the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand, with sensational weather, plenty of outdoor activities and the…

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One Size Fits All? How Airlines Accommodate (or Don't) the Tall, Wide & Small

If you're not a person who fits the mold for airline seating or you have a child flying alone, read on to learn your options.

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Sonic Baby Boom: Child Friendly Airlines

Unfortunately there is no simple solution to traveling with infants under two years old. Individual airlines have specific rules and regulations, and there really isn't one established…

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Step Back in Time with the Historic Splendors of the Adriatic Coast

What ever could have possessed Marco Polo to leave his Adriatic homeland, rich as it is with allure for travelers -- from his birthplace in Korcula, the island along the rocky,…

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Brrring it on! Icing Down with Arctic Adventures

November 30, 2004 -- Up to twenty hours of darkness per day may not be everybody's idea of a perfect vacation, but there are plenty of unique travel ideas for experiencing the Arctic…

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Auld Lang Syne, Away From Home

November 30, 2004 -- New Year's Day at home can be a drag. The same bars, the same crowds, the same traffic. For some, New Year's is amateur night where big-time partygoers are…

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Under the Tuscan Sun and Clouds this Winter

November 23, 2004 -- A visit to Tuscany is perfect in any season, but winter brings the promise of lower prices, fewer tourists, shorter lines at museums and the opportunity to…

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Take Advantage of Low Cost Keys Before the High Season Hits Florida

November 22, 2004 - This tiny group of atolls that marks the United States' southern-most tip is known for revelry, charm, scuba diving, literary history and good old fashion relaxing.…

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Winter in Benelux: Chill Savings Sprout for Brussels, Holland and More

November 22, 2004 -- Traditional European winter destinations usually include your standard England, Italy and France or perhaps a ski trip to the Alps. Why not consider the Benelux…

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Affjördable Smorgasbord: Off-Season Scandinavia

November 18, 2004 -- The Scandinavian winter has its charms, beyond the powdery slopes, frigid fjörds, and pickled fish available year-round. Chief among them is discounted prices that…

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Go East to Ski Behind the Former Iron Curtain

November 18, 2004 -- It's that time of the year and you are planning your annual ski trip. You're looking online, reminiscing about that favorite season in Aspen in the 90's or that…

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Consumers Group Says: Shop Abroad for Foreign Airfares

A recent report by a consortium of consumer advocates found that U.S. and U.K. sites often lag behind Belgian and German online travel agents in finding the lowest fares. Where should…

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Sail Away to Sunny Catalina

November 12, 2004 -- Most travelers to Southern California see Catalina Island as a day trip. Hop on a high-speed ferry, bring your walking shoes and check out a charming town rich in…

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Dutch Treats: Wonderful Winter Escapes to The Netherlands (and Nearby Neighbors)

November 11, 2004 -- Spend even a few moments in Holland during the chilly months and you'll discover the mastery of Rembrandt and Vermeer. The diffused light so prominent in their…

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Nicaragua: Unspoiled and Open for Business

November 11, 2004 -- Bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the South and stretching between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua forms the heart of Central…

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Over the River and Through the Woods: Tips to Take the Sting Out of Winter Holiday Travel Planning

Whether you're traveling by car or plane, a well-planned trip is much more likely to be a pleasant trip.

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Paradise Found, Just A Little Farther Away

November 9, 2004 -- We all dream of the elusive perfect paradise location -- pristine beaches, crystal clear water, sunsets behind swaying palm trees, exotic food and few people. Once…

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Personal Upgrades: Flying Business for Pleasure, not Work

November 5, 2004 -- Why should the men and women in suits have all the fun and all the luxury? Business class used to be the domain of the rich and brief-cased, but today, with online…

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ATA Goes Under: Who Will Come to Your Rescue?

When ATA, the nation's tenth-largest airline, declared bankruptcy on October 26, they marked a nasty milestone: the first airline bankruptcy in two years that travelers actually have…

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Tee-Off or Lie Back in Luxury at Resort-Heavy Palm Springs

November 2, 2004 -- Boasting over one hundred area golf courses and almost as many resorts, Palm Springs is back as a leading American vacation destination. Once considered tired and…

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Global Calendar of Worldly Wonders, November to February

October 28, 2004 -- Winter brings a multitude of international festivals and events, so we've selected a few of the more unique northern hemisphere celebrations to point you in the…

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Beantown Markdowns: Hotels and Airfare Go South for the Winter

October 28, 2004 -- Boston has great reason to celebrate. The Red Sox have won, finally, after an 86-year drought. On Tuesday, native son John Kerry makes a run for the leader of the…

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Giddy' Up: Around the World in Five Horse Races

October 27, 2004 -- Some of the world's most prestigious horse races have a lot more to offer than horses and betting. Most are international events with boasting festivals, parades,…

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Superb Subcontinental Savings for India

October 21, 2004 -- There is no destination that is more shrouded in mystery and dripping with the exotic than India. A country of over one billion people, it is revered for its…