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Repo Madness: When Ships Switch Bases, Jump Aboard for Extra Savings

To be in all of these places at the right time, ships reposition from one region to another, typically between seasons, during the months of September and October and April and May.…

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Prices Get Ship-Shape for Fall Cruises

We've found sales on transatlantic crossings, coastal Costa Rican outings, leaf-peeping tours through New England and Canada and just about every route imaginable.

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Got Georgia on Your Mind? Sensational Savannah Beckons

Summer in the great state of Georgia can be stiflingly hot, but soon the cooler evenings of the fall will descend upon Savannah, presenting the perfect opportunity to visit this…

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How Do The Fares Fare? Our Sleuth Snoops Out the Cheapest Routes

Every day, the airlines announce new sales, usually on their websites. Some are really good; others not so much. We dig deep to tell you which ones are really worth the mouse clicks…

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Riding 300 Miles for Just $6 in the Pacific Northwest

Along Washington's gorgeous Olympic peninsula, I traveled more than 300 miles for $6 last month. No, I don't have a car that gets 100 miles per gallon: I took the bus. And not grimy…

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Amtrak Codes Cool Down for Fall

We had high hopes this summer for low fares on Amtrak, but it turns out the railroad has been ratcheting back its discounts for single travelers, while still allowing savings of up to…

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Join in the Brew-Ha-Ha at Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest a.k.a. Beerfest, is arguably Europe's biggest annual party, attracting nearly six million people. The 172-year-old free event actually starts in September, the 17 in Munich…

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Craving Constantinople? Time to Talk Turkey

Come and discover the historical melting pot that is Istanbul -- the gateway to Turkey, with its pagan roots, Christian heritage, Islamic past and relatively secular present. Fall and…

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Jammin' Jamaica: Traveling to the Island Made Easy

Filled with great stories, a friendly demeanor, and a laid-back slow-paced attitude, Jamaica is like the wise old man of the Caribbean. But this wise old man has a wild streak, and…

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Off the Beaten Path on the other Side of the World: Explore the Little Traveled Wonders of Japan

There's another way to see Old Japan and that is by getting off the Tokyo-Kyoto-Nara well traveled path, getting off the main island of Honshu, in fact, and heading west and south.

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As If You Needed More Reasons To Love Paris

Every now and then another travel deal comes around that makes you think it must be a misprint. Well this time around, it's deals to Paris, France that might make you say, 'C'est…

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Super Sleuthing: A Frommers.com Undercover Airfare Report

Check out these air fare savings that may be missed without a careful search.

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From LBDs to Golf Tees: Hotel Updates

Hotels are now offering luxurious amenities to make travelers' transition from home to on the road more comfortable and ultimately, memorable.

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Samba and Salsa in Rio De Janeiro this Carnaval

Let the feathers fly, the frills flow and the sequins shine -- it's Carnaval time! If you're thinking about going to Carnaval in Rio next year, you'd better get your dancing shoes on.

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Pretty Portugal More Affordable Than Ever

Some say Portugal is one giant fishing village. Covering the Western shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal slithers down the coastline. A people known for ingenuity, Portugal is a…

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Top Adventure Excursions, Right from the Horse's Mouth: Out & About in Alaska

Too many choices can be a problem. When every tour is touted as exciting, fascinating, and once-in-a-lifetime, how can you tell which ones really are?

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New Ship, Old Ship, Teen's Ship: Recent Events in the Cruise Industry

NCL launches a new ship, Carnival adds teen clubs, Crystal Cruises sets sail with Mary Tyler Moore (and you're invited!) and more in the round-up of the latest cruise news.

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The Dog Days of Summer is the Perfect Time to Get a Jump on Pre-Season Ski Savings

With late season ski deals done and gone this year, what's an avid skier or snowboarder to look forward to? Early season ski deals, of course.

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Getting Down and Deep with Predators: Swimming with Sharks

Travelers who are looking for something to put in their travel brag book, an excuse to buy that super expensive underwater camera, or just an opportunity to face their fears, I…

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The North and the South of It: Take in Both Halves with Specials to New Zealand

We've found a decent airfare sale and an even better-priced package to help cut the cost.

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The Big Easy Made Easier: Discounts on Air, Rooms and Packages

New Orleans, Louisiana is hot all the time. Whether it's the blazing sun beating down hard all summer long, the cayenne pepper spicing up those Cajun delicacies or those hot nights in…

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Fruits of the Vine and More Importantly, Wine: Grape Harvest Vacations

The concept of working on vacation may seem quite strange to many people, yet an opportunity to become truly immersed in the agricultural life of a region by volunteering to assist…

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A New Chain Revolutionizes Accommodations: How's £20 a Night Sound?

Stelios, the Greek self-described 'serial entrepreneur' who founded the European discount airline easyJet and the hop-on hop-off easyCruise, just announced the opening of the first…

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Now That's Good and Fare: Europe on the Cheap When it's Chilly

The discount travel operator specializing in low cost airfare and other travel discounts to Europe such as car rentals, cell phone rentals and hotels is quickly becoming a travel…

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To B&B or Not to B&B: Bed and Breakfasts Revealed

Staying at a B&B can offer a more personal experience and for many people, these guesthouses are the perfect way to make a vacation more homey. But they're not for everyone.