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Off Piste or On: It's a Winter Wonderland in the Swiss Alps

Nothing says winter like a picture perfect Swiss Alpine village or ski resort. With the season approaching, Switzerland is an inviting destination for any ski buff or bunny and there a…

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Goodbye Canjet, Hello Porter For Trips to Canada

Canjet's disappearance didn't cut off many options for U.S. travelers to Canada, but a new airline, Porter Airlines, will open up some intriguing new ones.

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How to Enjoy the South Pacific for $200 a Day

If the words Fiji and Tahiti don't conjure up images of romance, pleasure and respite, then what will? From Captain Cook to Paul Gauguin to Marlon Brando, generations of travelers have…

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Act Before April to Save Cash on Canada

Say it isn't so. The Canadian government is scrapping its Visitor Goods and Services Tax refund program. This could mean that my romantic getaways across the border, not to mention my…

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Experience New Year's Day the Chinese Way: In Hong Kong

The Year of the Pig doesn't begin until February 18, 2007, but you better book now if you want a flight to or a place to sleep in the world's best city to celebrate it: Hong Kong.

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Say Aloha to Hawaii from $358 for Airfare and 4 Nights

Hawaii's six islands are popular with travelers from all over the world because of their rainforests, lagoons and beaches. To help you experience it a first (or second, or third) time,…

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That's So Cool: Holidays on Ice from $65 a Night

The ice hotels of the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for another freezing season. Sleeping in arctic conditions may not be everyone's cup of (iced) tea, but the novelty factor,…

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Fully-Guided and First-Class Vietnam from $150 Per Day

Travel to Vietnam means tasting some of the best street food in the world, experiencing a burgeoning and affordable art scene, exploring a diverse topography, and immersing yourself in…

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All Work and No Play Makes U.S. a Tired Country

Travel is about passion and saving money to visit dream destinations. So why do Americans take such short vacations?

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Seoul-ful Journeys in South Korea

Whether you're making South Korea your primary vacation spot, or just using it as a launching pad to explore Japan or China, consider taking some time to get to know this fascinating…

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Foolproof Resources for Fuss-Free Philly Getaways

There's a lot more going on in Philadelphia than a Phillies playoff run. You can easily eat, drink, walk, shop and sightsee your way through a long or short weekend in the City of…

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NCL Round-Up: New Ships, New Look, New Savings & No Liability

Norwegian Cruise Line's ships are getting bigger, its rules a little looser and its family plans a little cheaper. Here's a round-up of what's been going on among the Norwegians lately.

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Getting Spiritual: Taking Your Obsessions to Sea

Cruise ships can be intimate places for groups to congregate and are well equipped to handle meetings with hotel-like amenities and services. Find out from a Frommers.com writer what…

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The Secret to L.A. Gridlock Blues

It's true that southern Californians generally live an automotive lifestyle. But with 1.2 million people boarding the bus each day and the second-largest fleet in the nation, public…

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Thailand Now, After the Coup

For tourists, Thailand feels almost exactly the same as it did before the coup d'état. The main difference? The tanks and soldiers stationed in and around Bangkok have become tourist…

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Zip-a-dee-do-deal All the Way to Disney

So the kids are back in school and you're already thinking about your next vacation. Begin planning now to give them something to look forward to.

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Winter Holiday Destinations

Our favorite destinations include a little fun in the desert sun, a snow-blanketed city rich in history, the solitude of beaches sans all those cooler-toting day-trippers, the flashing…

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Australia and New Zealand: Any Cheaper and You'd Have to Swim There

Shoulder season really is the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand because not only are the airfare and package prices lower, but spring, late summer and early autumn are…

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Bring in the New Year or Just the Fall Season in Brazil: Six Days from $699

Brazil has so much more to offer than the beaches and hills of Rio. There are the beating drumbeats and dance steps of Salvador de Bahia, the haute couture and high-paced energy of Sao…

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London Prices Falling Down: Six Nights' Stay from $499

Fall means more than football season and going back to school. It means reduction on summer travel prices and the beginning of the deal season for travel to Europe. That said, deals to…

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Penny Pinching or Splurging in Paris This Fall and Winter

Nobody can resist a trip to Paris and it is known as the romance capital of the world for good reason. Traveling to Paris on a budget might not sound too sexy, but keep in mind that…

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In New Orleans, the Bayou Beckons from $55 per Night

New Orleans wants you to know it's open for business. 'We believe we are still America's most authentic city and still a great travel destination for convention and leisure visitors,'…

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South Pacific: Fair-Priced Music to a Traveler's Ear

People often underestimate the grandeur and scope of the South Pacific Seas. They don't realize New Zealand is as much a part of the South Pacific as Tahiti or Samoa.

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The Simple Life in the Atlantic's Azores

Looking for a vacation destination that's a little out of the ordinary? Then look no further than the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the Azores, an archipelago of Portuguese Islands…

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The Magic of the Mediterranean in Malta: Five Nights from $999

Good things really do come in small packages and Malta is one of them. Malta, including neighboring islands Gozo and Comino, are a welcome oasis in the Mediterranean, a break from the…