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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.

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Sail the Mexican Rivieria from $70 a Day, the Caribbean from $60, Hawaii or Alaska from $100: You Decide

Christmas cruises, free upgrades, free airfare and the usual rock-bottom prices in this issue of our deals round-up!

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You Won't Burn a Blue Hole in Your Pocket with Frugal Fares (from $240) and Cost-Effective Combos to Belize

When traveling to Belize you run the risk of dealing with the rainy season to save money or waiting until the high season that begins in mid November -- when tourists flock to this…

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Spend Seven Days in Seventh Heaven: Get Air and Hotel from $829 for a Week in Bali

Right now, specials are plentiful to this deeply spiritual island nation, beloved by visitors for its friendly people, well-preserved culture, beaches, lakes, volcanoes, rice paddies…

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Around the World in 80 Days (More or Less): Circle the Globe by Ship

Long, leisurely and pricey, you can literally traverse the entire globe and never have to change planes, unpack twice or figure out where to have dinner.

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Legends of the Fall: Cruise Ships Head North for Yankee Leaf-Peeping

Europe and Asia have culture, the Caribbean has clear aquamarine seas, Alaska has everything twice the size it is everywhere else, and New England has leaves.

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Matching the Cruise to Your Needs

Helpful hints and contact information for families, honeymooners, gay & lesbian, single and disabled travelers.

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It's as Easy as A B.C. Getaway: See Vancouver and Beyond from $107 a Night

Whistler offers champion slopes for skiers in the winter and more mellow retreats in warmer weather. If it's more of an urban environment you're seeking, then head to Vancouver for…

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Palm Springs: An Increasingly Affordable Oasis in the California Desert

Palm Springs has turned itself into a destination ideal for golfers, celebrity gawkers, shoppers and foodies alike. Gone are the days of a town split simply between seniors year-round…