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People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States

Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.

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The 50th Anniversary Arthur Frommer Interview

In celebration of Frommer's guidebooks first 50 years, the legendary travel guide writer talks about how it all began and the special moments along the way.

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Costa Marina: a European Cruise, No Matter the Itinerary

There are different ways to explore the Far East by sea, but Genoa-based Costa Cruises caters to a pan-European clientele. By the end of a recent round-trip out of Singapore I was…

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How to Spa: Answers to Questions You're Afraid to Ask

We've taken all your unasked questions to the experts, everything from how much to tip to what the therapist is really thinking when youÂ?re naked on the massage table.

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How to Have a Home Away from Home in Europe

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Royal Round-Up: New Ships, Programs and Philanthropy from Royal Caribbean

When you just keep growing, you're bound to generate a lot of newsworthy sound-bites. Royal Caribbean International is almost the definition of cruise growth, and this week they've…

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Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Best of Small Ship Cruises

Though we like all ships, we loooove the small ones best. They're intimate, personal and able to navigate remote waterways and small yachty harbors that mega ships can only dream about.

Article / Hotels

Your Couch or Mine? Hospitality Exchanges Make Backpacking Even Cheaper

Web-based hospitality exchanges let budget travelers and cultural immersion junkies see a destination in a new way and return the favor when they're back at home.

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Five Fine Flyaways: New Air-Inclusive Packages at Penny-Wise Prices

Take advantage of these combos that include -- at a minimum -- your air and hotel (some include rail travel, meals and more). Destinations include Orlando, Eastern Canada, Antigua in…

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The Rubdown in Chocolate Town: Spa Time in Hershey PA

The Mediterranean-style 232-room Hotel Hershey is set on a hill overlooking town. As old-world as the hotel is, it's managed to be edgy too, marrying the must-have spa concept with the…

Article / Air Travel

Prices Head South of the Border on Packages and Planes all Across Mexico

Mexico is a perennially popular destination -- just don't go there in the dead heat of the summer because it's hot, hot, hot. Those seeking a fiesta may want their travel to coincide…

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System Icon Yosemite in the Balance

The park plan allows for new construction at a lodge and new road construction to fix a decades old bottleneck on the only road which leads out of the valley near Yosemite Falls. A…

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A Briefing on the World of Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism

Here's a quick rundown of how to travel with minimal impact on the planet -- and the companies and resources to help you do so.

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Great Meals, Shopping and Antiques in . . . Atlantic City?

It had been at least three years since I'd ventured down the Garden State Parkway towards Atlantic City (AC). Of course I was curious to revisit several casinos and see first hand what…

Article / Packing & Luggage

21 Packing Rules for Traveling with Kids

First rule of traveling with kids: You'll be better off when you face the fact that your own needs and preferences have nothing to do with packing for the family's vacation.

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Spring out of Paris for Tours of Brittany and Normandy

Six new ways to take in the coastlines and countrysides of Brittany and Normandy -- the setting of historic D-Day beaches and landscapes that inspired Monet.

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Launch Party: New Ships and Industry Expansion

This week saw growth galore, with two lines announcing big newbuild plans, four others about to launch new ships, and another announcing new deployments for new tonnage.

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Caribbean Ports of Call: Dock or Drop Anchor?

When a ship visits a port of call, it either ties up alongside a dock or it anchors offshore: The difference can sap hours from your excursion. Here, then, is a port-by-port guide to…

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4 Great Mid-Atlantic B&B Getaways

Worn out? These four B&B retreats within easy driving distance from Philadelphia and New York will have you rested and rejuvenated in no time.

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Fly Cheap and Help Children at the Same Time

Kid's First Fund is hosting its fourth annual online auction to benefit neglected, abandoned and abused children in the Baltics.

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What to Expect (and How to Save) on an Ultra-Luxe Cruise Line

The bottle of chilled champagne wrapped in a stole of white linen and leaning jauntily to the side of its silver bucket was the first of many iconic symbols of luxury that greeted us…

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Get One-Way Spring Car Rentals from $3 a Day

A few times a year, mostly in spring and fall car rental agencies run specials in order to relocate their fleets to where customers will need their vehicles. We've rounded up the best…

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Why You Should Buy Insurance Before Your Next Cruise

It's not difficult to imagine all of the things that could go wrong on a cruise: hurricanes, political upheaval and a sudden illness are just some of the snafus. On the other hand, how…

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Cruise Lines Tap Media Darlings for On-Board Entertainment

In the past two weeks, several cruise lines have announced new programs that push in old- or new-media directions, with old-fashioned literary programs going up against downloadable…

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Spain: Soak up the Sun, Spas, Wine, and Wellness this Spring

Italy and France get all the wine and food-loving attention, but Spain has more than the lion's share of fine wines (I'm currently stuck on anything with the Tempranillo grape in it),…