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Article / Air Travel

Consumers Group Says: Shop Abroad for Foreign Airfares

A recent report by a consortium of consumer advocates found that U.S. and U.K. sites often lag behind Belgian and German online travel agents in finding the lowest fares. Where should…

Article / Air Travel

Go East to Ski Behind the Former Iron Curtain

November 18, 2004 -- It's that time of the year and you are planning your annual ski trip. You're looking online, reminiscing about that favorite season in Aspen in the 90's or that…

Article / Air Travel

Affjördable Smorgasbord: Off-Season Scandinavia

November 18, 2004 -- The Scandinavian winter has its charms, beyond the powdery slopes, frigid fjörds, and pickled fish available year-round. Chief among them is discounted prices that…

Article / Miscellaneous

Holiday Travel Gifts for Your Fellow Global Traveler

To give you a head start on shopping, here are three of our favorite purveyors of travel goods and merchandise.

Article / Air Travel

Sail Away to Sunny Catalina

November 12, 2004 -- Most travelers to Southern California see Catalina Island as a day trip. Hop on a high-speed ferry, bring your walking shoes and check out a charming town rich in…

Article / Hotels

Whistling Down the Slopes in Whistler

November 11, 2004 -- Whistler is to Canada what Aspen and Vail are to United States. Add an Olympic Games only 6 years away to Canada's British Columbia and you have an increase in…

Article / Air Travel

Dutch Treats: Wonderful Winter Escapes to The Netherlands (and Nearby Neighbors)

November 11, 2004 -- Spend even a few moments in Holland during the chilly months and you'll discover the mastery of Rembrandt and Vermeer. The diffused light so prominent in their…

Article / Air Travel

Nicaragua: Unspoiled and Open for Business

November 11, 2004 -- Bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the South and stretching between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua forms the heart of Central…

Article / Air Travel

Over the River and Through the Woods: Tips to Take the Sting Out of Winter Holiday Travel Planning

Whether you're traveling by car or plane, a well-planned trip is much more likely to be a pleasant trip.

Article / Cruise

There's Something for Everyone: A Grab Bag of Cruise News

We've got Julie Andrews, kosher cruises, diving programs and more in this latest collection. You can't get more eclectic a mix than that.

Article / Cruise

Toddlers on Board: The Best Ships for Toting the Tots

What does it take to make a cruise with under-3s reasonably enjoyable? It's no small feat when two isn't always terribly cute.

Article / Cruise

Same-Sex Sailings: A Threat to the Status Quo?

According to a recent poll, forty-eight percent of women have taken women-only vacations, and nearly 90 percent seriously consider it. The question is, would similar numbers of men…

Article / Air Travel

Paradise Found, Just A Little Farther Away

November 9, 2004 -- We all dream of the elusive perfect paradise location -- pristine beaches, crystal clear water, sunsets behind swaying palm trees, exotic food and few people. Once…

Article / Air Travel

Personal Upgrades: Flying Business for Pleasure, not Work

November 5, 2004 -- Why should the men and women in suits have all the fun and all the luxury? Business class used to be the domain of the rich and brief-cased, but today, with online…

Article / Air Travel

ATA Goes Under: Who Will Come to Your Rescue?

When ATA, the nation's tenth-largest airline, declared bankruptcy on October 26, they marked a nasty milestone: the first airline bankruptcy in two years that travelers actually have…

Article / Air Travel

Tee-Off or Lie Back in Luxury at Resort-Heavy Palm Springs

November 2, 2004 -- Boasting over one hundred area golf courses and almost as many resorts, Palm Springs is back as a leading American vacation destination. Once considered tired and…

Article / Miscellaneous

New Tools of the Trade: Redefining Online Booking Options

Make way for the travel aggregators. They don't sell anything, but they do point you in the right direction of sites that do.

Article / Hotels

Second City Savings: Chicago Cuts Costs to Lure Holiday Shoppers and Wintertime Travelers

October 28, 2004 -- Chicago kicks off its annual "Winter Delights" tourism promotion on November 20, with special hotel rates until December 31, 2004, followed by two more months of…

Article / Air Travel

Global Calendar of Worldly Wonders, November to February

October 28, 2004 -- Winter brings a multitude of international festivals and events, so we've selected a few of the more unique northern hemisphere celebrations to point you in the…

Article / Air Travel

Beantown Markdowns: Hotels and Airfare Go South for the Winter

October 28, 2004 -- Boston has great reason to celebrate. The Red Sox have won, finally, after an 86-year drought. On Tuesday, native son John Kerry makes a run for the leader of the…

Article / Cruise

A Seachange from Cheap to Cheaper for Upcoming Cruises

October 27, 2004 -- We've rounded up what we believe are the most interesting offers out there: budget-priced deals, luxury lines, discounted steamboat journeys, free airfare and…

Article / Cruise

Yo, Ho, Ho, Ho! Hitting the High Seas for the Holidays

October 27, 2004 -- Tis the season to be sailing... There's nothing quite like spending the holidays on the high seas. Even on the newest, splashiest ships, the mood is warm and fuzzy.…

Article / Cruise

Stay Afloat with the Latest Cruise News

The cruise industry is consistenly inconsistent -- but in a good way. Lines retire the old and bring out the new in way of itineraries, ships, activities and services. We're here to…

Article / Packages

Settle in Snowy Scandi-Save-ia: Air & Hotel Start from $519

October 27, 2004 -- Although Scandinavia in summer has its undeniable charms, in winter it shows its true face, the one we associate with Santa Claus, reindeer, cross country skiing,…

Article / Hotels

Celebration Savings for Manhattan Hotels

October 27, 2004 -- Today marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of New York City's first subway line. Several area hotels are offering a big "Happy Birthday!" with discounts in…