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Budget Berlin: Hotel, Roundtrip Air and More from $569

October 22, 2004 -- As the capital of western Europe's most heavily populated nation, Berlin is becoming more of a magnet to American travelers. Vibrant and innovative, it is getting…

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Snow Kidding: Pre-Season Discounts for Slopes in the Eastern US & Canada

October 21, 2004 -- Ski lovers and snowboard fans are divided into many kinds of groups, not the least of which is the line between those who swear by the kind of snow in the West and…

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Fair Prices for the Land of the Pharaohs

October 21, 2004 -- Egypt is a once in a lifetime trip. The kind of place you know you won't be back to soon but dream about forever. The Nile is as wide and mystical as people say.…

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We've Cracked The Secret Code For Cheap Rail Fares

October 21, 2004 -- Amtrak re-did their web site recently, but they kept the old ways to save. Unless you're traveling around holiday time, there's really no reason to pay full price…

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Superb Subcontinental Savings for India

October 21, 2004 -- There is no destination that is more shrouded in mystery and dripping with the exotic than India. A country of over one billion people, it is revered for its…

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Around Australia in 21 days: The New Qantas Airpass

October 19, 2004 -- You've dreamed of a trip Down Under for years -- now it's time to make that dream a reality. There has never been a better time to start planning your Australian…

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Ancient Thrills, Modern Day Discounts to Fez-inating Morocco

October 19, 2004 -- In Morocco, hand and body signals play a crucial part in conversation. Don't show anyone the soles of your feet. It's offensive. Nor should you stare at someone for…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,…

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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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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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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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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…

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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…