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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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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

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 / 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 / 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.

Article / Air Travel

Pick your Seat, Pack your Bags and Fly with Cheap Fares on Many Carriers

Here are the words our readers like to see: sales to Hawaii, Dublin and London (even for Thanksgiving already); plus, we feature specials to Chicago, some Caribbean and Florida cities,…

Article / Packages

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.

Article / Packages

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…

Article / Packages

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…

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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.