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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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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…

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Around Australia in 21 days: The New Qantas Airpass

October 19, 2004 -- You've dreamed of a trip Down Under for years -- now it's time to make that dream a reality. There has never been a better time to start planning your Australian…

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Ancient Thrills, Modern Day Discounts to Fez-inating Morocco

October 19, 2004 -- In Morocco, hand and body signals play a crucial part in conversation. Don't show anyone the soles of your feet. It's offensive. Nor should you stare at someone for…

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Parla Italiano or Parlez Francais: Go Straight to the Source to Learn the Lingua Franca

Learning a foreign language in another country is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into any culture. Imagine the joy of being able to order that crème brulee in its native…

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Lei It On: Bargain Fares & Pennywise Packages to Hawaii

October 12, 2004 -- In the only one of 50 US states that can honestly call its whole area a paradise, there are plenty of activities for visitors, from wellness festivals to surfing,…

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Diving Deep with Shallow Pockets: Scuba Sensations

Let me say up front, that any scuba diving vacation is, by nature, not going to be cheap. However, diving to new depths and exploring new worlds doesn't have to break the bank.People…

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The Art of Bathing: Japanese Hot Springs

October 8, 2004 -- The Japanese didn't invent the art of bathing (that was something the ancient Romans can take credit for), but they certainly have perfected it. Hot spring bathing…

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Verdant Values: Lush & Green Costa Rica Costs Less Through Winter

October 5, 2004 -- Warm up this fall and winter in tropical Costa Rica. Surf, sunbathe, swim in waterfalls, raft, go game fishing, explore volcanoes, climb jungle canopies or do…

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Discover Ancient History Along the Mayan Route

October 7, 2004 -- Fifteen years ago, William Garrett, former editor of National Geographic Magazine proposed the creation of a Mayan Route, a dedicated tourist route connecting…

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Firecrackin' Fares for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has something for everyone. Sun worshippers can revel on the beaches of the hundreds of islands that dot the South China Sea. Gamblers can hydroplane over to Macau and play…

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Irish Luck for All with Low Fares and Specials

September 30, 2004 -- Irish eyes will be smiling on you this fall and winter with cut-price packages and airfares to the Emerald Isle. So if the idea of a round of golf followed by a…

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Spoil Yourself in Spain: Six Nights from $479, Air Included

September 28, 2004 -- The prices couldn't be better for late fall and winter getaways for a short stays in Madrid, longer retreats on the Costa del Sol or an undetermined length of…