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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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
In Rio, Life is a Carnival
September 17, 2004 -- Who hasn't fantasized about experiencing Carnival in Rio? Marching bands and samba dancers. Elaborate floats accessorized by scantily clad hotties. Endless nights…
Rome for the Holidays
September 17, 2004 -- If you'd rather be slurping spaghetti and sipping red wide than tucking into turkey at Thanksgiving, there are still some deals available for the holiday season…
Sin City, Sinfully Cheap
September 15, 2004 -- Even if you're not itching to tie the knot a la Britney Spears or Nicky Hilton, Las Vegas is one of those places that almost everyone checks out at one time or…
We Gotta Get Out of this Place: Planning a Last-Minute Trip
September 15, 2004 -- It's only Wednesday, but you're already yearning for Friday. Stress, deadlines, burning the candle at both ends -- you need to sleep, you need to relax, and most…
Dig This: Archaeology for Travelers
September 10, 2004 -- When people think of visiting archaeological sites, places like Italy, Greece and Egypt immediately spring to mind. But beyond these biggies, vast numbers of…
Orlando: Not Just for Kids Anymore
September 10, 2004 -- Orlando isn't just about theme parks. Visiting this part of Florida can also mean busting out the credit cards for a shop-till-you-drop day at designer-name…
Plunge into a Spa-tastic Vacation
Hey you! Yeah, you, reading this hunched over a computer, sipping stale coffee. Wouldn't you like a chance to relax and unwind, a chance to escape work obligations and everyday stress?…
America's National Parks: Nice Lodges, Decent Food, and Hey, the Views Aren't Bad
September 10, 2004 -- Rolling hills dotted with wildflowers, plunging red rock canyons, vast snow-covered peaks -- the sheer majesty and diversity of America's national parks is hard…
The ABCs of Latin America
September 10, 2004 - In terms of value for money, Latin America's best bets are as easy to remember as your ABCs: Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica. Regardless of which one you decide…
A Boatload of Cruise Bargains
September 9, 2004 - From Christmas cruises in the tropics to deals for singles, we've got some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Note that…
Essential China: Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian and More
September 8, 2004 -- Three reliable tour operators are providing moderately priced trips to China this autumn, two of them visiting one or more of the biggest cities, the third taking…
South America Wildlife Adventures for All Budgets
September 2, 2004 -- There are literally hundreds of companies and independent operators who offer a variety of tours through the Amazon Jungle (which stretches across Brazil, Ecuador…
Moose, Whales & Bears, Oh My! See Wild Alaska Before the Season Ends
September 1, 2004 -- Alaska is one of the world's premier destinations for adventure, wildlife and ecotourism. September marks the end of the summer season and the final opportunity of…
South African Safari Sensations
August 26, 2004 -- Dreaming of a South African adventure, but always thought it was beyond your reach? Fall (the South African spring) is the perfect season to make those dreams a…
Sweet Home Alabama (And Florida): A Visit to the Florabama Shores
August 27, 2004 -- The Redneck Riviera, as the southern shores of Alabama and the Florida panhandle are jokingly -- and fondly -- called, is full of Southern hospitality, white…
Where, Oh, Where Could My Senior Discount Be?
August 27, 2004 -- When do you cross the line from middle age to senior citizen? It depends on who's offering the membership or discount. According to the AARP, you're officially there…
A Reef of Reductions on Cruises for the Fall & Winter
August 25, 2004 -- As usual, we've rounded up the best deals and specials currently available from major travel agencies, including transatlantic crossings from $1,399 that include…
Block Off Time for Block Island: Post-High Season Discounts Abound
August 23, 2004 -- East coast summer fun seekers know Block Island as an all-American island off the Rhode Island coast with winding roads, beautiful bluffs, white sandy beaches and a…
Grade A Bargains for Three "B" Islands
August 19, 2004 -- Autumn is a splendid time to visit Bermuda, The Bahamas and Barbados -- islands stretching from as far north as the mid-Atlantic down south to the lower Antilles.…
Rock Bottom Flights to New Zealand and Around the US
August 19, 2004 -- If you're contemplating a little Southern Hemisphere "spring break" this fall, what could be better than a New Zealand adventure where you get the best of all…