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Bonny Bargains to Balmy Bonaire: Airfare, Apartment and Rental Car for a Week Starts from $663

The island offers year-round tropical Caribbean sunshine, pristine coral reefs, protected marine parks and the most abundant fish population in the Caribbean. Although best known as a…

Article / Hotels

This New Concern from Idyll Houses Travelers Economically in Europe: How's $337 for a Week Sound?

With this new service, the company finds the best value properties in Europe, suitable for travelers who are comfortable with managing their own airfare, transportation and other…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Ship Review: More Than Meets the Eye on the Noordam

It's a refreshing alternative to ships that try too hard to 'wow' passengers with wacky gimmicks. You won't find a surfing machine or a bowling alley on this ship, but instead spacious…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News Round-Up: Ten Pithy Items to Keep you Informed

Matt Hannafin reports on the sale of Delta Queen; jazz-, gay-, culinary- and spa-themed cruises; plus itineraries to the Mediterranean, Israel, Mexico, Northern Europe, the South…

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Editor's Choice: Our Dream Honeymoon Locales

Like a bag of jellybeans, the staff at Frommer's comes in many different flavors: straight, gay, married, single, banana. And while we all love to travel, only a few of us have…

Article / Miscellaneous

Traveling the U.S: A Catalogue of State Tourism Offices

You'll find a multitude of money-saving resources (including coupons and special promotions), maps, suggested itineraries, calendars of events and more.

Article / Hotels

Bag a Bed at a Bargain Price: Hotels Drop Rates Across the U.S.

According to the Travel Industry Association of America, 40 percent of Americans who travel take short trips of one to two nights, and a majority of us travel within our region, many…

Article / Hotels

Frugal Tips for France: Bundle Air and Hotel or Opt for an Apartment of One's Own to Stay Within your Budget

With the dollar remaining anemic against the euro and airfares and hotel rates slowly ascending in price, it's a wise move to take advantage of combinations -- or to skip hotels all…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Four Wheels for Less: Relocate Rental Cars or Roam the Country at Will in an RV

As things start to heat up in the southern states in locations like Florida and Arizona, several car companies need to move their excess fleet to cooler northern and western…

Article / Air Travel

Our Best Buys for the Beaches of Bermuda

Its close proximity to the U.S. east coast makes it a natural choice for those looking for a sophisticated island destination with crystal clear waters, pink sandy beaches, world class…

Article / Air Travel

Poi-fect Packages: Five-Nights' Air and Hotel from $475 on Oahu

Pleasant Holidays has placed several combos on sale to the 50th state covering most expenses up front for all five islands, while Hawaiian Airlines holds a sale of its own.

Article / Air Travel

Roam Romania for Cheap with Prices on Fares and Tours that Won't Bleed you Dry

It's a stunning country with perfectly preserved medieval cities and is extremely affordable with Eastern European prices for quality hotels, dining experiences and tours. You just…

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See What's New in Las Vegas with Old-Fashioned Tricks to Save

Sin City's landscape continues to evolve with old buildings razed to make way for new luxury properties, upscale eateries popping up all over and shows getting more extravagant and…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Gather Round and Lisbon Up: We've Got Savvy Savings to Portugal

Spring and summer in Europe brings the promise of fine food enjoyed al fresco and glorious weather. For a whole lot of Europe in a petite package, Portugal is an extremely appealing…

Article / Hotels

Arid, Extra Dry & Exotic: Consider the Off-Beat with a Desert Vacation

A vacation in a desert can rival the unfamiliarity of an African safari, a float down the Amazon or an expedition to the Arctic. Believe it or not, North America has four desert…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

A Weekend of Hope Offers Cancer Patients and Survivors Rest, Research and Reflection in Stowe, Vermont

Designed as a way for cancer patients, survivors and close family members to come together and learn, relax, and support one another in a beautiful setting, Weekend of Hope has grown…

Article / Cruise

Now Voyager Depart, Better Informed with the Latest Cruise News

Disney heads to Europe, Princess and MSC continue to expand their fleets, Carnival adds a route to Greece, Regent Seven Seas stays current with Da Vinci Code tours and more in this…

Article / Cruise

Offshore and On, A Primer for Viewing Alaska's Abundant Wildlife

Heading to Alaska this summer? If so, you'll be seeing some critters for sure. Large mammals other than mankind still rule most of Alaska, and even in urban Anchorage it's not uncommon…

Article / Cruise

A Bermuda Cruise is a Breeze from the East Coast

A great cruise, without flying anywhere first, is my idea of travel nirvana. If you live near New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore, British-flavored Bermuda fits the bill.

Article / Air Travel

Fare is Found: Big Discounts on Flights Like $424 to Buenos Aires and More

This week's major round-ups unearths last-minute specials to Paris, Bogota & Punta Cana; longer-term sales to London, Dublin, Buenos Aires, Delhi and Mumbai; plus student discounts…

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

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.

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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…

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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.

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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.