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Ole! Check Out these Spain and Portugal Trips

September 24, 2004 -- As the weather cools down, deals heat up and the summer tourists disappear from Spain and Portugal. Weather that's almost always crisp and sunny, lower prices on…

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An Amazing Race and More Trips Down Under

If all that comes to mind when you think about Australia and New Zealand are kiwis, kangaroos, kookaburras and Crocodile Dundee, it may be time to plan your first trip Down Under.…

Article / Cruise

All Aboard for September Cruise News

In the latest news roundup, cruise lines get shipshape after the hurricane season, Wynonna Judd sings, Katie Couric becomes a godmother, Cruise West smartens up, Clipper Cruise Lines…

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Vietnam: The New Sea and Be Seen Port

September 23, 2004 --No matter where you go in Southeast Asia you'll see a fascinating mélange of ancient cultures and customs thriving alongside the new. Wildly ornate temples dating…

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Awash in Cruise Bargains

September 24, 2004 -- From short sprints in the Caribbean to long hauls in South America and Alaska, here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising…

Article / Hotels

From Pubs to Pensioni -- Lodging like a Local

September 22, 2004 --If you think of hotels as a bland, cookie-cutter boxes more suitable for escaping than embracing a foreign culture, think again. Lodgings can take on a very…

Article / Air Travel

Dutch Treat: Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao

September 22, 2004 -- Hurricanes can do more than put a damper on a Caribbean vacation; they can blow your whole trip out of the water. So why play chicken with the weather when it…

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Getting to Know Southeast Asia

September 22, 2004 -- Despite the recent tragic explosions in Indonesia, this part of the world remains a relatively benign place, and certainly a beautiful and exotic one. Need some…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Pimp Your Ride: Luxury Car Rentals

September 20, 2004 – You stay at five-star hotels, you have matching, high-end luggage and you fly business class when you can (or, let's be honest, when work is paying). So why are…

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Red Lights, Rad City: Packages to Amsterdam

While Amsterdam's legal trade in illicit goods lends an intriguing edginess, this charming, friendly city has much more to offer than coffee shops and a red light district. Rembrandt,…

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Good Trips Come in Christmas Packages

September 20, 2004 -- Unless you've got reindeer and a sleigh at your disposal, the time to get organized for a Christmas trip is now. Of the hundreds of options suggested to us, those…

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Oh, To Be in Ireland Now that Fall is Here

September 20, 2004 -- Fall and spring are great times to visit Ireland. The Emerald Isle becomes even more lush and verdant, and prices on packages and airfares hit new lows. Below,…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Well, Travel Wisely with Tips for Maintaining Your Health and Keeping the Peace When Away

When you're busy doing big-picture trip planning like buying tickets, arranging for a house sitter, making hotel reservations, and packing, it's easy to let other things slide. While…

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Rome for the Holidays

September 17, 2004 -- If you'd rather be slurping spaghetti and sipping red wide than tucking into turkey at Thanksgiving, there are still some deals available for the holiday season…

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In Rio, Life is a Carnival

September 17, 2004 -- Who hasn't fantasized about experiencing Carnival in Rio? Marching bands and samba dancers. Elaborate floats accessorized by scantily clad hotties. Endless nights…

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Bridging the Gulf: An Explorer's Guide to the Middle East

September 17, 2004 -- Although the term Persian Gulf is more likely to evoke images of Desert Storm than tourists frolicking on beaches, in fact there is a growing travel industry in…

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Sin City, Sinfully Cheap

September 15, 2004 -- Even if you're not itching to tie the knot a la Britney Spears or Nicky Hilton, Las Vegas is one of those places that almost everyone checks out at one time or…

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We Gotta Get Out of this Place: Planning a Last-Minute Trip

September 15, 2004 -- It's only Wednesday, but you're already yearning for Friday. Stress, deadlines, burning the candle at both ends -- you need to sleep, you need to relax, and most…

Article / Hotels

Take a Bite of the Big Apple this Fall

September 10, 2004 - Frank Sinatra couldn't have said it better: "Autumn in New York/It's good to live it again." Just plan your fall visit carefully; hotel prices jump up in September…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

A Travel Boost For Boosters: Our Pigskin Picks for Sports Fans

If wearing a dog mask like the Cleveland Brown's Dog Pound, or a cheese head like the fans of the Green Bay Packers makes you feel silly, you can show your team spirit simply by…

Article / Air Travel

Dig This: Archaeology for Travelers

September 10, 2004 -- When people think of visiting archaeological sites, places like Italy, Greece and Egypt immediately spring to mind. But beyond these biggies, vast numbers of…

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Orlando: Not Just for Kids Anymore

September 10, 2004 -- Orlando isn't just about theme parks. Visiting this part of Florida can also mean busting out the credit cards for a shop-till-you-drop day at designer-name…

Article / Cruise

The High Seas Go High Tech: September's First Wave of Cruise News

In this week's roundup, the high seas go high tech, a cruise line that takes the sting out of hosting a family reunion, plus details on who's building new ships, who's delaying…

Article / Air Travel

The ABCs of Latin America

September 10, 2004 - In terms of value for money, Latin America's best bets are as easy to remember as your ABCs: Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica. Regardless of which one you decide…

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Plunge into a Spa-tastic Vacation

Hey you! Yeah, you, reading this hunched over a computer, sipping stale coffee. Wouldn't you like a chance to relax and unwind, a chance to escape work obligations and everyday stress?…