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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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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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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…

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Jeepers, Leaf Peepers! Plan a Fall Foliage Trip to New England and the Northeast Before It's too Late

Some B&B leaf peeping packages may be sold out, but we've corralled together these resources, deals, and packages to get you started. And, in order to do justice to the entire…

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The Fork Less Traveled: Long Island's Wine Country

Fall is a perfect time to get out to farmstands, smell fresh air and sample the products from American vineyards. It's also the perfect time to visit New York City: the weather is…

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Iberian Inspiration in Barcelona: Immerse Yourself without Breaking the Bank

My favorite city in Spain, Barcelona is always a pleasure to recommend. My love affair with the city began when I was studying architecture, and I made my first Gaudí pilgrimage. I…

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Altitude with Attitude: Getting off the Tourist Trail in Bolivia

Visitors to Bolivia have many options when it comes to enjoying the best of what this country has to offer, but rather than highlight the traditional tours, we're focusing on some of…

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Bringin' it to Balmy Bermuda: Flights from $258, Cottages from $140, Plus Packages

It's shedding its image as a stuffy British outpost and becoming a place to let one's hair down. New air service from Jet Blue, a huge increase in spending to renovate existing hotels…

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Thai This on for Size: 8 Days in Bangkok from $699, Country-Wide Tours from $999

Clever travelers are smiling with the passing of summer fares. Tourists head back to work, beaches empty, and travel prices drop to more reasonable rates. If you've never been to…

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Family Cruising Through the Looking Glass

Frommer's cruise correspondents Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna hardly ever agree on anything -- at least not without a long, bitter argument first. This week, they address the issue of…

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Our Mini Reviews of the New Megacruise Ships for '06 (and a Look to '07)

They just keep comin' and they're bigger than ever. By year-end, seven brand new mega ships will have debuted, and all are outfitted with lots of dining, entertainment and recreation…

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Nestle Down with Nessie when you Loch in Low Prices to Scotland

For a small country, the Scots have plenty to be proud out -- from the finest malted whiskys to their most famous export -- the grand game of golf. A visually stunning destination,…

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South Africa and Beyond from $131 Per Day

To provide you with special all-inclusive travel experiences, tour providers have put together lengthy fully-guided package deals that ensure you and your fellow trip mates enjoy the…

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Go Green with Hybrid Cabs and Rental Cars

With gas prices hovering comfortably over $3 per gallon, many Americans are looking a little enviously at the owners of hybrid cars. Now available in sizes from compact to SUV, hybrids…

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Saving the Amazon, One Trip at a Time

'The heart of the planet' is what the Green Pope calls the Amazon Basin, and he's undoubtedly right. He and other speakers stressed that as governments drag their feet, individuals can…

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Get Acquainted With the Amazon: Wildlife, the Rainforest and Culturally Rich Cities

Once in a while, if you are lucky, you go on a trip somewhere and your life is changed for the better. That's what happened to me on a recent trip to the Amazon.

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Is Your New York Hotel Legal?

Some great New York City hotel deals listed on prominent websites are actually illegal operations driving New Yorkers out of their homes, according to city and state officials.

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Get your Motor Running with These Motorcycle Trips

Whether you own a bike or rent one, motorcycle trips are yet another way to enjoy the world.

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Click Your Way to a Photo-Fantastic Vacation

Ever been stuck on a bus tour and you see something absolutely amazing from your window but don't have the freedom to stop and take a photograph? Why not combine your passion for…