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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 / 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…

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.

Article / Cruise

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…

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Cruise

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.

Article / Cruise

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.

Article / Hotels

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.

Article / Hotels

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).

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

Pick an Island, Any Hawaiian Island: Airfares and Packages for Budget Travelers

Happiness is a Hawaiian vacation and if you plan sooner rather than later, there are some significant discounts available.

Article / Hotels

Accommodations You Can Afford in Paris on a Budget

If you don't mind the occasional oddly shaped (and usually tiny) room or lugging your baggage up some stairs, you'll find that staying in a hotel in Paris doesn't have to significantly…

Article / Air Travel

Post-Wilma, Miami Welcomes Back Winter Travelers

Although the city of Miami was spared most of the major damage from Hurricane Wilma in October, the storm blew through and disrupted power and water supplies, forced closings of some…

Article / Cruise

$599 for a Week in the Caribbean? Save on Scores of Seven-Day Cruises

Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week.

Article / Cruise

Practical and Field-Tested Tips for Cruising with the Kids

As we rack up our ocean odysseys, we learn a little more each time about works best for all of us.

Article / Cruise

Cruise News You Can Use: Niche Itineraries and New Routes & Services

Check out the latest on golf-themed outings, special passes to King Tut exhibit in Fort Lauderdale from HAL, WWII and Vietnam oriented itineraries, remote luggage check-in, kosher…

Article / Cruise

Cruising into History: Ships That Send You Back in Time

They're living, physical presences from a time before we were born, or maybe from our youth. If they've been well maintained, and not ruined by misguided refurbishments, they have few…