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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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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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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…

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Halloween Travel: All Treat, No Trick

September 24, 2004 -- At some point, adults co-opted Halloween. After all, any holiday based on free candy, playing tricks and wearing costumes is just too good to leave to the kids.…

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Buy into Budget Bavaria, Bargain Brrr-lin and More

September 28, 2004 -- You'll want to strike up the band over these impressive offers for German escapes including air and hotel packages, discount hotels and castle stays. Oom pah pah…

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The Lure of Romantic (and Affordable) San Francisco

It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco. From its chock-a-block row houses on winding hills to the gorgeous bay under crystal clear mid-day skies that quickly shift under…

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Monkeying Around in Borneo

One of the world's last unspoiled habitats, Borneo is an island of mystical power and endangered wildlife. For all its natural beauty, including the tallest mountain in South East Asia…

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Don't Cry for Me, I'm Off to Argentina

September 27, 2004 -- Pretty girls. Beefy polo players. Long, lazy days sitting at European-style cafes watching the South American world go by. Ravaged by a sour economy and the type…

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I See London, I See France

September 27, 2004 -- Late autumn and winter are the right times to visit Europe, as you can best appreciate local culture and traditions when the locals are themselves home from…

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An Amazing Race and More Trips Down Under

If all that comes to mind when you think about Australia and New Zealand are kiwis, kangaroos, kookaburras and Crocodile Dundee, it may be time to plan your first trip Down Under.…

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Ole! Check Out these Spain and Portugal Trips

September 24, 2004 -- As the weather cools down, deals heat up and the summer tourists disappear from Spain and Portugal. Weather that's almost always crisp and sunny, lower prices on…

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Dutch Treat: Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao

September 22, 2004 -- Hurricanes can do more than put a damper on a Caribbean vacation; they can blow your whole trip out of the water. So why play chicken with the weather when it…

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Getting to Know Southeast Asia

September 22, 2004 -- Despite the recent tragic explosions in Indonesia, this part of the world remains a relatively benign place, and certainly a beautiful and exotic one. Need some…

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Red Lights, Rad City: Packages to Amsterdam

While Amsterdam's legal trade in illicit goods lends an intriguing edginess, this charming, friendly city has much more to offer than coffee shops and a red light district. Rembrandt,…

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Good Trips Come in Christmas Packages

September 20, 2004 -- Unless you've got reindeer and a sleigh at your disposal, the time to get organized for a Christmas trip is now. Of the hundreds of options suggested to us, those…

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Oh, To Be in Ireland Now that Fall is Here

September 20, 2004 -- Fall and spring are great times to visit Ireland. The Emerald Isle becomes even more lush and verdant, and prices on packages and airfares hit new lows. Below,…

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Bridging the Gulf: An Explorer's Guide to the Middle East

September 17, 2004 -- Although the term Persian Gulf is more likely to evoke images of Desert Storm than tourists frolicking on beaches, in fact there is a growing travel industry in…