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The Baltic States Are Hot Off-Season, We're Tallinn Ya

Although the Lithuanian independence effort hastened the collapse of the U.S.S.R., the Baltic states are the former-Soviet-republics-less-traveled, since eastern Europe opened to the…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Imperial Majesty Cruises

With the major cruise lines launching and ordering a passel of giant new ships, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at the oldest cruise ship currently serving the American market,…

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First Look: Valor, Another Carnival Wow'er

Carnival has just spawned another floating tribute to whimsy and wow in the new 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor that debuted in Miami last week. A mirror image of sisters Conquest and…

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Santa Barbara Bliss: Central California Calls

Driving up or down the California Coast, you can't help but marvel at the natural beauty and the breathtaking coastline. The old bridges, the peaks and valleys, the long stretches of…

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Hurr-Asia! Airfares, Passes & Packages to Bali, China, Thailand and More

While you are watching it snow outside and realizing that winter has only just begun, keep in mind that it is always warm in Southeast Asia and whether you are after a beach vacation,…

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Orlando for Kids and Adults Alike

Everyone remembers his or her first time in Disney World. Orlando, with Mickey Mouse as its most famous resident, has been a part of most families' lives since the park opened up. The…

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The Pharoahs Beckon You: What's New in Egypt

For a country steeped in antiquity, there are plenty of new attractions to bring you back to Egypt. Since the late 1990's Egypt's thriving tourism industry has been going through a…

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New England Bliss at a Fair Price in Diverse Connecticut

When travelers think of paradise, Connecticut probably isn't the first place that pops into their head. But on second look, the Nutmeg State has provided seclusion in beauty for such…

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Say Yes to NOLA: Big Discounts to the Big Easy

There's always a way to amuse yourself in New Orleans. Drink. Eat. Slurp oysters. Mardi Gras. Drink. The Faulkner Literary Festival. Drink. Jazz Fest. This winter, travel deals abound…

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Mediterranean Meditations on Three Mythical Islands

The Mediterranean Sea has not lost its historical luster or travel appeal. Corsica, Malta and Sicily possess old world charm and combine European mythological history with cultural…

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Feeling at Home in Tokyo and Kyoto with Apartment Stays

A trip to Japan can be the ultimate in culture shock. So when I was in Tokyo last month, I was thrilled to discover Tokyu Stay (www.tokyustay.co.jp), the Japanese capital's only chain…

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Checking It Out: Knowing If A Travel Operator is Legit

It happens all the time: you see a great deal, a terrific deal, an impossible deal. But it's from Joe Schmo Travel, which you've never heard of. How can you figure out whether Joe is a…

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Bring in the Chinese New Year with a Bang and on a Budget

Nowhere are Chinese communities more flourishing than in the larger cities of South East Asia, where many have lived for centuries. With Chinese New Year fast approaching, you might…

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On the Tip of the Tongue: Barcelona is the New Buzzword for Galloping Gourmands

The top reasons for visiting Spain have shifted a bit since since Catalá n chef Ferran Adrià began driving food critics to their knees to utter the unspeakable -- that the chefs of…

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Cruise News: Famous Faces, New Ships, Wine Tastings and More

We look into new ships, celebrities on sailings, an earthquake, wine tastings and more in this early December roundup.

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If a Cell Phone Rings on the Lido Deck and No One Hears It Ring, Did It in Fact Ring?

Cellular service on ships is here, and getting more pervasive every week.

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Hotel, Sweet Hotel. Making Home Feel Like a Stay Away

Want to make your home feel a little more like a top-of-the-line hotel? Order in room service from your nearest takeout place, call up the local maid service and buy bed and bath…

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Miami Nice: High Season but a Low Price

December 6, 2004 -- Miami is hot again. With weather as good as you can get anywhere in the world, South Florida's vacation and cultural gem seems to have something for everyone ...…

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Scorching Summer Down Under at Cool Prices

December 3, 2004 -- The Southern Hemisphere summer is without doubt the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand, with sensational weather, plenty of outdoor activities and the…

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One Size Fits All? How Airlines Accommodate (or Don't) the Tall, Wide & Small

If you're not a person who fits the mold for airline seating or you have a child flying alone, read on to learn your options.

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Sonic Baby Boom: Child Friendly Airlines

Unfortunately there is no simple solution to traveling with infants under two years old. Individual airlines have specific rules and regulations, and there really isn't one established…

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Step Back in Time with the Historic Splendors of the Adriatic Coast

What ever could have possessed Marco Polo to leave his Adriatic homeland, rich as it is with allure for travelers -- from his birthplace in Korcula, the island along the rocky,…

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Brrring it on! Icing Down with Arctic Adventures

November 30, 2004 -- Up to twenty hours of darkness per day may not be everybody's idea of a perfect vacation, but there are plenty of unique travel ideas for experiencing the Arctic…

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Auld Lang Syne, Away From Home

November 30, 2004 -- New Year's Day at home can be a drag. The same bars, the same crowds, the same traffic. For some, New Year's is amateur night where big-time partygoers are…

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Under the Tuscan Sun and Clouds this Winter

November 23, 2004 -- A visit to Tuscany is perfect in any season, but winter brings the promise of lower prices, fewer tourists, shorter lines at museums and the opportunity to…