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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…

Article / Packages

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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.…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

The Lure of Romantic (and Affordable) San Francisco

It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco. From its chock-a-block row houses on winding hills to the gorgeous bay under crystal clear mid-day skies that quickly shift under…

Article / Air Travel

Monkeying Around in Borneo

One of the world's last unspoiled habitats, Borneo is an island of mystical power and endangered wildlife. For all its natural beauty, including the tallest mountain in South East Asia…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Cry for Me, I'm Off to Argentina

September 27, 2004 -- Pretty girls. Beefy polo players. Long, lazy days sitting at European-style cafes watching the South American world go by. Ravaged by a sour economy and the type…

Article / Air Travel

I See London, I See France

September 27, 2004 -- Late autumn and winter are the right times to visit Europe, as you can best appreciate local culture and traditions when the locals are themselves home from…

Article / Air Travel

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 / Air Travel

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…

Article / Cruise

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

Matt Hannafin does the hard work, cruising and sampling beers in every port.

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…

Article / Cruise

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…

Article / Cruise

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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,…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…