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Women Work Out the Kinks in the Spa or on the Trail with Females-in-Mind Vacations

We've extolled the virtues of gender-exclusive travel before in this space -- it permits you to do exactly what you want to do, an ephemeral idea for most busy, working women and moms.

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Here's Help to Keep your Greenbacks: Air + Hotel to the Emerald Isle from $359

Like fall, spring is an optimal time to visit Ireland; it's not swamped with summer's tourist herd, and it's not too cold, either. And because of the country's size, it's easy to see a…

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Head to Culture-Jumbled Malta with Air, Hotel, Tours and More Starting from $775

Composed of three small island groups, Malta is a crossroads of European, Northern African and Middle Eastern migratory patterns. Its ancient history is complimented with the modern…

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Get the Low Down on Asian Low-Cost Carriers: Some Flights Start from $6 (We're not Joking)

Asia is home to almost 50 discount airlines, some privately owned, others operated or partially owned by national carriers as a low-cost no-frills alternative. Several more are…

Article / Air Travel

Look! Up in the Sky! It's a Planeload of Savings on Airfares

We've rounded up the best sales going on routes to Europe, Asia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and more.

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No Need to Split Hairs: You Can See All of Croatia when 12 Days Start from $1,390 Including Air, Hotels and Transport

Take a dash of Dubrovnik, a bit of Bled, a smidgeon of Split and an ounce of Opatija, and you have the pearl of the Adriatic -- Croatia. We've rounded up the latest deals to Europe's…

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The Great Valentine's Day Fare Massacre

In all our years of fare checking, we've never seen a fare sale quite like this. George Hobica found these Valentine's Day airfare specials.

Article / Miscellaneous

Love, Fun and Business Opportunities are in the Air with AirTroductions

With increased security and decreased in-flight amenities, what solo flier wouldn't mind unplugging the iPod and talking to the person next to you, knowing ahead of time that you…

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Amtrak Forecast: Codes Continue Into Spring

Amtrak is an inexpensive, enjoyable way to see the USA, but it gets even cheaper when you start applying the railroad¿s secret discount codes. Available to all (well, all who read…

Article / Cruise

Give Me Liberty or Give Me . . . Our Take on Carnival's Newest Vessel

Overall, the Liberty is a ship that pleases passengers. Though, of course, you know what they say: nothing is perfect.

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Spare your Wealth on the Water: Opt for Cruises that Cost Less

Read on for super savings on Polynesian, South American and transatlantic itineraries and our sweeping round-up of the best deals available from major agencies.

Article / Cruise

Ten Cruise Experiences That Matter

We all travel differently. Some people like to stay stimulated 24-7, others basically like to lose consciousness for a week. After umpteen cruises in the past eight years, I've got a…

Article / Air Travel

Anytime, and the Living's Belizey: Cheap Rooms, Cheap Eats and No Stress on Ambergris Caye

Accessible in slightly more than two hours from Miami and Houston, Belize comes in a close second to Costa Rica as the number one Central American destination for American and Western…

Article / Family & Kids

No Fleabag Stays for Fido: Resources and Deals for Traveling with your Pets

People love their pets -- so much so that there is an entire sub-industry out there of pet related leisure wear, accessories and travel gadgets. There is also a plethora of travel…

Article / Air Travel

Prices Slashed for the Slopes at Lake Tahoe

Whether you are into skiing, snowboarding, skating, sledding or just kicking back by the fireplace after an evening of fine dining and a dip in the hot tub, Tahoe is an awesome winter…

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America West and USAir: Everything That Rises Must Converge

When the going gets tough, band together. US Airways and America West completed their merger late last year, pulling together two major airlines best known for low fares.

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Explore the Panhandle at Your Leisure: Rooms from $59, Food on the Cheap and More

The Panhandle is a unique for its coastal beauty combining the Spanish moss, wisteria and willow trees of the Old South with Florida's beach world. It's a land unto itself with…

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Ease on Down the Road Along Mexico's Pacific Coast: Packages Start from $386

Most of the Pacific coast of Mexico, especially the central and southern sections, is about as far removed from the Yucatan Peninsula and the Riviera Maya as you can get. Instead of…

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Whatever Floats Your Boat: The Latest Cruise Industry News for January

Read on to learn about new excursions for European itineraries, expanded options for golf cruises, overhauls on three Carnival ships, exciting charters for gay cruisers and more.

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Clearance Sails: Book Now for Big Savings on Routes Throughout the Year

We round-up the best deals from big-box discounters and take a closer look at sales for singles on Crystal, groups on Windjammer and a whole fleet of smaller vessels.

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Whale-Watching, Great Views, Cheap Rooms and More in the U.S. Parks

America's national parks are protected and designated as such because, quite simply, they are the most gorgeous outdoor landscapes this country has to offer. See for yourself.

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London's Calling in Spring: Air and Three Nights' Stay from $329

Ah, London in spring. Some might think this is a misnomer, but traveling to this fabulous city in March often yields surprisingly sunny days (or at least some bright patches).

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Head to the Caribbean During High Season from $259

Yeah, yeah, everybody wants to head south where it's warm, but that doesn't mean you have to pay top dollar. Carrie Havranek digs in and uncovers a slew of budget-priced offers (and a…

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Chocolate, Beer, Canals, Castles and Tulips: Best Budget Trips to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Known in the tourism industry as Benelux, the triumvirate that is Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg would have to be one of the most underrated yet visually stunning parts of…

Article / Hotels

Accommodations You Can Afford in Hawaii on a Budget

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…