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SOS (Savings on Sails): Mark-Downs Big & Small on Many, Many Cruises

Silversea cuts prices on leisurely luxury voyages, AHI International discounts Saxony river cruises and Radisson reduces for the fall -- plus our usual roundup of truly cheap…

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Frommer's Port Report: Docking at Bruges

To step into the old town is to be transported instantly back to the Middle Ages, when Bruges was among the wealthiest cities of Europe. Unlike so many European cities that have had…

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All Hands on Deck for the Latest Frommers.com Cruise News

We roundup what's new in ship christenings, the new Noordam in New York, what to wear and baseball-themed excursions.

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Pennywise Packages to China Appeal with Prices Starting from $749 for Week

There's never been a better time to visit Shanghai or any part of China. Take an organized city tour, cruise along the Yangtze, trek through Tibet or stroll the Great Wall -- they…

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Spanish Sunshine on the Costa del Sol from $549

Spain's 'Sunshine Coast' is the playground for Europeans who are seeking that glamorous beach lifestyle year 'round. It boasts the warm inviting waters of the Mediterranean, white…

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Embrace the Frio Down in Rio: Five Brazilian Nights Starts From $599

Competition is fierce, as many tour providers are running air-inclusive specials close in price for the nearly the same length of time, but each one has actually put together something…

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Old Home Week, Part 2: Living in the Now

Some of my past columns came out of great trips, so I decided to see how those destinations were doing. It looks like it might be time to go back to Iceland, Rochester NY and Canada.

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Take a Slice of Turkey from $499 for Air and Four Nights' Stay

Imagine some of the world's best beaches, crystal clear sailing waters, scenic mountain landscapes, magnificent archaeological sites, the roots of Christian Europe, cosmopolitan…

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Diggin' San Diego: Cheap Airfares Get you There with Plenty Left in Your Wallet to Spend on the Ground

The nearby desert areas can be over 100 degrees and sunny when the shoreline is only in the 60's. This was my first trip here and I must admit I was impressed by the overall beauty of…

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Islands in the Sun: Go Greek for a Week in November from $1,149

Those lucky Europeans with scads of vacation time (five weeks or more for some) flock to Mykonos, Paros and Eos begging Venus for some loving, Apollo for some sun and bartenders for…

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Pack Your Sense of Adventure but Leave Your Savings Intact for African Safari Steals

Let's blame Hollywood for reinforcing the myth that safaris are strictly reserved for the eccentric, the Europeans, the terribly wealthy -- or some combination of all three; it's…

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Beachy Bargains Abound in Barbados

Sometimes island government tourism offices really get travel specials right. With so many great islands to check out, competition is fierce between Caribbean and Bahamian destinations…

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Italia for All of You: Five Fall Nights with Air Start from $599

Look to Europe ASAP (tel. 415/750-5449; www.europeasap.com) for one of the best-priced deals on the market currently for fall and winter travel to "the boot." Its "Rome Getaway"…

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Older and Wiser: A Passel of Packages for Senior Travelers

There is a travel packager to serve nearly every interest, hobby, age or demographic group. For the baby boom generation and beyond, there are a few organizations that specialize in…

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A River Runs Through It: Check in to Cincinnati this Summer

Home to one of America's biggest branding companies, some of the country's best chili, and one of the country's most beloved (or hated) baseball teams, Cincinnati is the quintessential…

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Fly Europe for Less with Airpasses from Under $100

While researching discount airfares for various articles, I came across a few companies offering budget air passes for travel across Europe. My first question was -- Why can't they do…

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Find a Fleet of Items in the Latest Frommers.com Cruise News

Supreme Court Rules Against NCL, Enforcing Americans with Disabilities ActIn a 6 to 3 ruling on Monday, June 6, the Supreme Court of the United States held that Title III of the…

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Honeymooning Ahead of Time on Windstar's Wind Surf

What happens when a travel writer takes his future wife on her first cruise, aboard Windstar's huge sailing yacht Wind Surf. Let's find out . . .Meet Matt and Rebecca. They got engaged…

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Cruising: One Bite at a Time

Eating. We can't live without it (though lordy knows many of us try . . . have you seen pictures of Lindsay Lohan lately?)Food deprivation certainly isn't an issue on a cruise. As you…

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Frommer's Port Report: Docking at Jost Van Dyke

With its small bays and hidden coves, once a haven for pirates, the British Virgin Islands are among the world's loveliest cruising areas and an escapist's paradise. There is no more…

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Reconnect in Connecticut: Litchfield County Offers Quiet Country Retreats

There is something alluring about Litchfield County in upstate Connecticut. Why else would famous authors such as Bill Styron and Frank McCourt hang their hats in the quaint town of…

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Small but Practical Travel Companions

You've got your suitcase packed, your passport and travel documents are sorted and you are ready to embark on that overseas adventure you've been dreaming of. You have gone over your…

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It's Going To Be A Code Summer on Amtrak

Summer's here, and the trains are rolling. A new season means a new round of Amtrak discount codes, those luscious little numbers that knock up to 90% off of regular fares when punched…

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Advanced Cruising 101: How to Cruise Like You've Been Doing it Your Whole Life

By design, cruises are surpremely convenient. The ultimate antidote to our over-worked, stressed-out, uber-scheduled lives, a cruise is just plain easy. Unpack once. Ports come to you.…

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Frommers.com Cruise News for Whatever Floats your Boat

Holland America Adds Antarctica for '05/'06Antarctica cruises aren't as rare as you'd think they would be, though they're usually offered only by adventure-travel companies like…