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Take a Vacation at Your Dream Job: VocationVacations

It's another weekday morning and you are sitting staring at your computer screen at work, reading Frommer's articles, shopping online, trolling the gossip websites -- anything to avoid…

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A Tale of Two Cities: Christchurch and Auckland Offer Great Hotels, Food and Hikes

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around Christchurch and Auckland.

Article / Air Travel

Visit Puerto Rico, The Island of Enchantment from $559 for Five Days

At just 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, Puerto Rico is small enough to see a good portion of it in a short period of time, and close enough to get there quickly.

Article / Hotels

Ice, Ice Baby: New Zealand's West Coast Offers Glacier Hiking, Scenic Drives and More

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around New Zealand's west coast.

Article / Cruise

Steering Your Dreams Straight to the Bridge

For most people, being served pina coladas by the pool is as good as it gets. They don't aspire to be more than a passenger on a pleasure cruise. A few others, though, are more…

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Carnival Update: New Itinerary, New Ship, and New Orleans

Carnival is, of course, CARNIVAL -- the biggest cruise line, with the most ships, the flashiest decor, and the most name recognition of them all. So, this week, we decided to give them…

Article / Air Travel

Kiwi Dispatch: Touring Queenstown NZ and Environs

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around New Zealand's adventure capital.

Article / Hotels

Low-Priced Travel Meets Southern Hospitality in Savannah: Lodging From $79 Per Night

Remarkable in its charm, location and history, Savannah is the jewel of Georgia. Close to the Georgia Sea Islands and the beaches of the Georgia Coastline, Savannah is a city that…

Article / Air Travel

Come, Fly Away: Cuts in Fares Make Some Summer Routes Surprisingly Cheap

Fly Icelandair to Northern Europe, Air New Zealand to four Kiwi cities, Alaska Air to almost anywhere along the U.S. West Coast, learn your rights under airlines' contracts of carriage…

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May's Prize: Win a Rhine River Cruise for Two!

Frommers.com and Avalon Waterways are sending one lucky winner & a guest to a Rhine River Cruise! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Air Travel

Down Under Fares Go Way Down: Flights to Australia from Under $900

United and Qantas are having an unadvertised sale to Australia, with, remarkably, no advance purchase. Fare rules say that these fares must be purchased by May 3, but airlines are…

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It Can Be a Small Price After All for Getting to Disney's Themeparks

We've rounded up cost-cutting options for park passes, airfares, hotels -- and combinations thereof for enjoying America's premier ersatz destinations.

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Bargains Abound in Balmy Bali: Stay Four Nights on the Beach from $122

Looking for a destination where the dollar is still king and you can indulge in being spoiled rotten without a hefty hotel bill -- then look no further than Bali in Indonesia.

Article / Cruise

Royal Caribbean Update: New Ship, New Routes, New Ports

The latest news coming out of Royal Caribbean this week.

Article / Cruise

Cruise News Round-Up: New Routes, New Terminals and More

Matt Hannafin reports on the new Brooklyn cruise terminal; the 2007 Asia itineraries from Cruise West; plus Sea Dream's golf outings to South America and more.

Article / Cruise

Overboard Bathrooms: The Best at Sea

We can't live without 'em of course, and the cruise lines of the world seem to realize just how important bathrooms are, sinking time and money into designing user friendly, attractive…

Article / Air Travel

How Low Can You Go? See With These Low Airfare Prices

We've rounded up the latest airfare sales with Mother's Day specials, a summer sale to Finland, a last minute departure to Mexico and much more!

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Can-Do Canada: Four Days and Three Nights in Quebec From $195

Although it's just over the border, a trip to Quebec always seems to feel like you've taken a journey overseas. Perhaps it is the French language or the incredible French wine lists in…

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Free and Easy in the City of Angels: How to Be Cheap in L.A.

If spring isn't warm enough where you live or you're just looking for some sun, glamour and entertainment, head over to California and experience Los Angeles at its sunny best. We've…

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Summertime and the Living is Free and Easy: How to Get the Most out of NYC on the Cheap

In spring and summer, New York City swells with visitors, but as it gets hotter, residents often start heading for greener, quieter, and less congested pastures. During the warm…

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A Seattle Slew of Spring and Summer Savings: Fares from $294, Rooms from $49

Seasonal offers put Seattle in the Pacific Northwest well within reach, whatever your traveling style or budget.

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Get More Bang for your Baht in Thailand: Start with 6 Nights and Air from $799 out of the West Coast

The most difficult decision you may have to make when visiting Thailand is whether to be adventurous and ride elephants through the jungle in the north, go shopping crazy in the…

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Down, Fares, Down! Flights' Prices Plummet Temporarily on Select Routes

This week sees some secret and not-so-secret sales up for grabs: Look for seats on flights to Paris, London, Punta Cana, Cancun, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Denver, Seattle, Calgary…

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Nantucket Wine Festival: Nectar of the Gods for Mere Mortals

It's not too late to get tickets for the Nantucket Wine Festival, one of our favorite seasonal culinary events that kicks off next month, from May 17-21.

Article / Cruise

Experience China from $999 Including Air

This may be the perfect time to visit China as post Olympic destinations are notorious for becoming more expensive after the Games and with 12-day packages starting as low as $999,…