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Article / Air Travel

Rush to Book Seats with this Unadvertised Airfare War

There's a major fare war going on between Continental and USAir. It's a true St. Patrick's Day massacre.

Article / Air Travel

Airlines are Scrounging for Ways to Increase Revenue

First it was food, then blankets and pillows and now it seems that flyers have to pay extra for legroom. If the airlines have their way, soon passengers will be pouring their own…

Article / Hotels

Cost-Conscious Costa Rica: Eight Days from $1,089 for Air, Hotels, Tours and More

Nestled between Panama and Nicaragua, Costa Rica is rich with diverse opportunities for travelers -- from beach activities such as surfing and diving to ecologically minded expeditions…

Article / Air Travel

Bonjour, Montreal: Cheap Fares and Reduced Room Rates Make this Charming City Shine even More

Get the latest on what's happening in the second-largest French-speaking city in the world.

Article / Air Travel

Biz Fares from $750 Round-Trip to London from Noo Yawk; $999 from D.C.

For a short time, MaxJet is selling super fares on business class from NYC and D.C. to London that beat other carriers' economy-class fares during the peak summer season.

Article / Packages

The Slopes Get Hotter, Prices, too, as Spring Approaches

Springtime holds a special place in skiers' hearts. Pushing down the pang brought on by the end of the season, you can still get the most out of the slopes flying down mountains in…

Article / Air Travel

What's New in Travel Websites and Search Engines

A handful of new travel search engines and other interesting travel resources have popped up recently, aiming to fill the gaps that the bigger companies leave in their wake, clamoring…

Article / Packages

Get with the Prague-gram: Plan Now for Air and Hotel Packages for Spring and Fall

There is a mystique and majesty about the capital of the Czech Republic. Perhaps it's the physical beauty of Prague, with its classical architecture, cobblestone streets and impressive…

Article / Cruise

It's All New, New, New in Cruise News

Radisson rebrands; Carnival pushes into China; under pressure, cruise lines release onboard crime stats; HAL launches a 4th Vista class ship; and much much more.

Article / Cruise

Size Matters: We Take Measure of Boats Small, Medium, Large and Then Some

The majority of cruise ships out there are huge, bustling affairs that sail 7-night (or shorter) cruises to warm weather destinations. Plenty of people love the buzz of big. But if the…

Article / Air Travel

Few Fares Fall this Week, But They're Doozies

Check these sales to South America, the Caribbean, some U.S. routes and a special deal for Canucks looking to head to Paris.

Article / Miscellaneous

Miami Nice: A Complete Look Into Miami International Airport

Getting stuck in an airport when planes are delayed by weather is one thing, being forced to stay if you are 'stateless' Tom Hanks in The Terminal is another. But choosing to stay when…

Article / Air Travel

Ride a Bike or the Rails, then Sleep it off on a Farm in Switzerland

As the snow slowly begins to melt, spring descends on the beautiful countryside of Switzerland creating stunning vistas of rolling mountains, fields of flowers and quaint villages.…

Article / Air Travel

What Does a Dollar Buy? Half a Flight to Cancun While Seats Last

Spunky little USA3000 is having a sale to Cancun. This of course is guerilla marketing at its finest. But the $1 fares actually do exist, and USA3000 has an excellent flexible date…

Article / Packages

European Chic on the Cheap: Gate1's City Packages are Priced to Move

Gate1 recently began offering six-day air and hotel packages to Paris, London, Rome and other European cities starting from just $499, which beats the price of airfare alone.

Article / Air Travel

Prices Are Way Down, Down Under: Head to NZ or Oz as High Season Ends

While the New Zealanders welcome you with a traditional Maori Kia Ora, trust the Australians to come up with a new tourism campaign that asks 'Where the Bloody Hell Are You?'

Article / Air Travel

From Short Hops to Long Hauls, Prices on Air Routes Fall

The sleuths from Airfarewatchdog.com uncover some super (and some secret) sales on plane tickets. The question is: With so many routes discounted, where can't you fly?

Article / Packages

Europe's Most Expensive Cities at Affordable Prices: Six Days in Scandinavia from $879

Jason Sheftell highlights new offerings from Gate1, Picasso Tours and Go-Today that feature northern European capitals at surprisingly affordable prices.

Article / Air Travel

From an Urban Buzz to a Bucolic Daze: Thai One on from $769 in Bangkok and Beyond

With beauty in cities, mountains, beaches and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, Thailand's tourism continues to bustle, a little over a year after the tsunami.

Article / Air Travel

Ponder Peru's Peaks and Valleys: Air, Hotel and Tours Combined from $999

It is true to say that no trip to Peru would be complete without a trip to the famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located high in the Andes. But for many visitors, this and perhaps a…

Article / Air Travel

Island Time on Puerto Rico: Air and Four Nights' Stay From $678

Whether or not you think Puerto Rico should or shouldn't become the fifty-first state doesn't change one simple fact -- the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is vacation heaven.

Article / Air Travel

Go Celeb Spotting in the City of Angels: Low Airfare, Hip Hotels, Actual Culture and More

Los Angeles is one of those cities where there is always something new going on, whether it's a recently opened restaurant where celebrities have been spotted, or a cutting edge art…

Article / Cruise

See the Sea for Good and Cheap: Some Rates Fall to $53 a Day

You'll find the absolute best, rock-bottom prices and itineraries in this regular roll-call of cruise deals.

Article / Cruise

From Ship to Shore, We Call in All the News in Cruising

Author Matt Hannafin reports on the latest cruise industry news including the transfer of six major American ports' operations to a UAE-based company, the opening of a new terminal in…

Article / Cruise

Old Dogs Learn New Tricks: Themes Refresh the Typical Cruise Shtick

If you need a little incentive to get jazzed up about the idea of cruise vacation, then a themed itinerary may be that extra push you need.