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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…

Article / Hotels

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Cruise

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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Half-Piste or Downhill: Break Out Those Skis, It's Winter in the Summer Hemisphere

Looking for a way to escape the extreme heat this summer? Why not drop below the Equator for ski season and experience the majestic beauty of the Andes in Chile and Argentina, the…

Article / Air Travel

A Marathon of Savings on Packages to the Florida Keys: How's Three-Nights' Stay with Air from $435 Sound?

Travelers head to America's most popular archipelago for a variety of reasons: Snowbirds take up a second residence to escape the winter's chill; anglers stream down for the excellent…

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Mexican Home Cooking School Offers Lessons on Chiles, Mole and Mas: And We've Got a Discount Just for Our Readers

For the fifth year in a row, Frommer's has worked out a special offer for those who are interested in a totally authentic Mexican cooking vacation, complete with hands-on instruction,…

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Real Gems for Trips to the Emerald Isle: Five Nights' Stay Begins at only $299

If you thought that traveling to Ireland during the summer months was totally out of reach and that you'd have to wait until the fall to get the discounts, you may be surprised to…

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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…

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Leaf Peeping Part Two: Planning a Fall Trip to the South, Midwest & West Coast

In part two of our series on exploring the colors of fall across the continent, we're examining all those parts of the country that aren't New England: the southeast, the Midwest, and…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Paris When it Sizzles: Elegant but Affordable Hotels and Discount Rail Travel

If you're heading to the city before early September, it's often tricky to find an elegant but reasonably priced hotel with air-conditioning. Nights can be stifling in mid-summer, but…

Article / Packages

Say "Oui" to GayParee in the Fall for Well Under a Grand: Five Nights from $549

It's true what they say; Paris is deservedly considered the most romantic, beautiful, and enchanting city in the world. If you're heading there soon, you'll be taking a chance on…

Article / Money and Fees

What to See on a Sightseeing Spree That's Free (or Nearly so) in London

London has a deserved reputation of being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Those in the know about London will tell you it isn't a problem -- there are plenty of things…

Article / Hotels

X Marks the Spot: Two Sites Meet Up to Plot Cheaper Stays

The number-two bidding board is becoming number-one in cutting-edge services with a cool tool that plots Priceline wins on city maps, thanks to Google's mapping system.

Article / Air Travel

Hello, Delhi! New Routes and Packages Opens India

For end of summer or fall travel, India is an exciting option for people looking for something exotic and pungent.

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Peruse Peru for Pennies Thanks to Low Fares and Moderate-Priced Packages

Late summer and fall deals are plentiful as tour operators look to fill post-summer travel slots.

Article / Cruise

Reintroducing Royal Caribbean's Enchantment: Bigger, Stronger, Faster

The revitalization program reached a whole new level of magnitude last week, as the line unveiled the not only refurbished but also larger and substantially cooler Enchantment of the…

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At Sea on Queen Mary 2, Wish You Were Here

Heidi Sarna sends this report shipside of the Queen Mary 2 en route to England.

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Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup: Pampering and Perks

This week we report on new rewards programs, wellness clinics, menus from Charlie Palmer, Radisson's personal concierge program, Harry Potter (and others) on Cunard, new online…

Article / Hotels

Make a Right Turn at Albuquerque for Nifty Northern New Mexican Retreats

You know your next stop is northern New Mexico and such beatnik escapes as Los Alamos and Taos rife with craft stores, art galleries, hot springs, bohemian bookstores and health food…