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Up the Alps Without Upping the Pricetag

Whether it's for the slopes or just the après ski, the Alps are the quintessential mountain getaway. Several companies are currently air and hotel packages to spots all along the…

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Parla Italiano or Parlez Francais: Go Straight to the Source to Learn the Lingua Franca

Learning a foreign language in another country is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into any culture. Imagine the joy of being able to order that crème brulee in its native…

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Economical Eastern Europe: Hit Prague, Budapest & Other Gems on a Budget

October 14, 2004 -- When Hungarians want to say something is a mess, they remark that "it's become a goulash," a mixture of meat and vegetables laced with paprika. You can enjoy that…

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European Specials as Low as the Temperature

October 13, 2004 -- Just when you thought that airfares and packages to Europe couldn't get any cheaper, along comes a selection of fall and winter specials that will make you forget…

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Lei It On: Bargain Fares & Pennywise Packages to Hawaii

October 12, 2004 -- In the only one of 50 US states that can honestly call its whole area a paradise, there are plenty of activities for visitors, from wellness festivals to surfing,…

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Cruise Savings: Top Sails for Bottom Prices

October 13, 2004 -- We've cherry-picked the best deals that a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at…

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Ahoy Mickey! What We Like About Disney Cruises

Disney's Wonder and Magic consistently command higher rates than other family-friendly big ship peers, yet sail full week after week. Here's why.

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All the Cruise News That's Fit to Float

We'll take a look at the return to normal in Florida, plus you can learn about getting married at sea, how to cook and what to drink in our cruise news compendium.

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The Beer-Drinker's Guide to Cruising, Part II

Which cruise lines offer the best selection and most interesting brews, which ships offer the best beer-drinker's ambience and amenities, and which brews rank among the favorite beers…

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Cheap China Sets: Air, Hotel and Tours from $799

October 12, 2004 -- You may have been to many places, but if you haven't visited China yet, you must make plans to do so. As the world's largest nation (in terms of population)…

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Au Revoir US, Bonjour Slopes: European Ski Offers Start Piling Up

October 12, 2004 -- Innsbruck, Val D'Isere, Chamonix, Courcheval, Interlaken, St. Moritz, Zermatt. The names even sound glamorous. They should. Skiing Europe is glamorous, challenging,…

Article / Air Travel

Diving Deep with Shallow Pockets: Scuba Sensations

Let me say up front, that any scuba diving vacation is, by nature, not going to be cheap. However, diving to new depths and exploring new worlds doesn't have to break the bank.People…

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Cradle of Civilization Closeout: Tarry in Low-Tarriff Turkey

October 8, 2004 -- Always a haven for visitors from places such as Germany and Britain, it is now increasingly popular with American travelers, too. Here are a couple of more reasons…

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Verdant Values: Lush & Green Costa Rica Costs Less Through Winter

October 5, 2004 -- Warm up this fall and winter in tropical Costa Rica. Surf, sunbathe, swim in waterfalls, raft, go game fishing, explore volcanoes, climb jungle canopies or do…

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The Art of Bathing: Japanese Hot Springs

October 8, 2004 -- The Japanese didn't invent the art of bathing (that was something the ancient Romans can take credit for), but they certainly have perfected it. Hot spring bathing…

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Late Season Italy Priced to Move

October 7, 2004 -- October weather provides some of the nation's finest days. A few of our favorite packagers have deals well into the autumn, so let's share some with you right…

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Discover Ancient History Along the Mayan Route

October 7, 2004 -- Fifteen years ago, William Garrett, former editor of National Geographic Magazine proposed the creation of a Mayan Route, a dedicated tourist route connecting…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ups & Downs of Swiss Travel: Alpine Bus Tours

October 5, 2004 -- Traveling through Switzerland with an English couple working on a guidebook to that country, and asked before getting into their car how many miles we would be…

Article / Hotels

Alternative Accommodations, from Agritourism to a Volkswagen (and then some)

Whether just a few degrees removed from hotel accommodations or a whole different universe, there are great options for travelers seeking adventure, more authenticity or just more…

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Have a Rio Good Time & Warm Up to These Savings

As we start sliding into chillier temps, the mercury starts rising south of the equator. Here are a few of our favorite packages to get you there on the cheap.Gate 1 Travel has an…

Article / Air Travel

Firecrackin' Fares for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has something for everyone. Sun worshippers can revel on the beaches of the hundreds of islands that dot the South China Sea. Gamblers can hydroplane over to Macau and play…

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Irish Luck for All with Low Fares and Specials

September 30, 2004 -- Irish eyes will be smiling on you this fall and winter with cut-price packages and airfares to the Emerald Isle. So if the idea of a round of golf followed by a…

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Spoil Yourself in Spain: Six Nights from $479, Air Included

September 28, 2004 -- The prices couldn't be better for late fall and winter getaways for a short stays in Madrid, longer retreats on the Costa del Sol or an undetermined length of…

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Halloween Travel: All Treat, No Trick

September 24, 2004 -- At some point, adults co-opted Halloween. After all, any holiday based on free candy, playing tricks and wearing costumes is just too good to leave to the kids.…

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Buy into Budget Bavaria, Bargain Brrr-lin and More

September 28, 2004 -- You'll want to strike up the band over these impressive offers for German escapes including air and hotel packages, discount hotels and castle stays. Oom pah pah…