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Cruise Lines Look to Brand-Names for Public-Image Boost

According to a prominent investment analysis released earlier this year, too little differentiation between cruise lines and too much homogenization in the product make it difficult…

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Rock the Boat: Cruise News for August

In this latest roundup, you'll learn what line is making its existing longer, how to rock out with your favorite 70's bands, how to see the more of the Middle East and more.

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Drift Away for Chum Change: Weeklong Cruises from $469, Twofers, Free Airfare & More

August 11, 2004 -- As usual, we've rounded up the best deals and specials currently available from major travel agencies. Remember, cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be…

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Inca Dinka Do: Peruvian Pastimes at Paltry Prices

August 11, 2004 -- Peru is the ultimate destination for a South American adventure filled with history and discovery. Whether you want to experience Incan culture with a bird's eye…

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September's Global Festival Frenzy

August 11, 2004 -- September is an exciting month for international festivals. From some of the most famous like Oktoberfest in Munich to the more obscure Indra Jatra in Nepal, it is…

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Alt.Theater: A Festival on the Edges of Live Performance

August 11, 2004 -- Everyone in New York seems either to be kvetching, embracing or abandoning New York during the Republican Convention, which drops into town Sunday, August 29. But…

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It's in the Cards: Vegas Specials Abound

August 11, 2004 -- We just can't get enough of "Lost Wages," and, apparently, neither can anyone else. Nearly 17million people visited last year alone, making it one of the top ten…

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Frommer's Review: Voyager of the Seas Aims to Please

Heidi Sarna takes her two-year-old twins along in this in-depth look.

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Cruise the Shores & Walk the Lands Where Gods Once Roamed

August 10, 2004 -- Turkey and Greece share the gorgeous Mediterranean and Aegean seas: marvelous coastlines, little islands dotted with sandy beaches, whitewashed villages, and…

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Touring Arctic Alaska by Bus

Go further afield into 49th state's deep north home of ice floes, teeming wildlife and the oil industry.

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Get Your Motor Running, Head Out on the Autobahn

August 9, 2004 -- As we begin the shift into autumn, now's the time to consider a leisurely driving tour through Europe. Europeans and Americans both will be finished with their August…

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Can You Hear Me Now? Falling Fares and Free Phones

August 6, 2004 -- Fall is the perfect season to visit Europe, with mild days and cool nights, fewer tourists and lower prices on everything from airfares to accommodation.It's not too…

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Around the World in 18 Hours: NY to Singapore for Less

August 5, 2004 -- In June, Singapore Airlines introduced its fleet of state-of-the-art Airbus A340-500 long-range aircrafts to service the Newark to Singapore route. This 18 hour…

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"Fall"ing for the Caribbean: Vacations for Cheap

August 3, 2004 -- There's a big something for everyone down in the Caribbean this fall and winter, including a huge promotion from the US Virgin Islands called "Fall Into America's…

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Autumn Airfares Continue to Head South

August 3, 2004 -- Inexpensive travel this fall is looking better and better for you early bookers, with major carriers jockeying for customers like taxis at last call.United Airlines…

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Lei It On Me: A Whole Hawaiian Vacation from Under $500!

August 3, 2004 -- Though travel to Hawaii has picked up tremendously and is back to near the levels of pre-9/11, bargains are still to be had. And what deals they are! From an…

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Un-"Convention"-al Escapes from NYC

August 2, 2004 -- In addition to New York escape packages we wrote about recently, the Loews chain is offering relief to New Yorkers seeking to get out of town while the Republican…

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I Want to Ride My Bicycle: Rails to Trails from CA to PA

When train travel was eclipsed by speed and smog, many of the old routes lay in waste, sacrificed for faster, more efficient workhorses. Many of them have been converted into public…

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Paradise Without the Pricetag: Prices so Low We Can "Bali" Contain Ourselves

August 1, 2004 -- Imagine an island where the sunsets are breathtaking fireballs of red and orange. A place where you can laze on the beach all day with food and drinks brought to you…

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Orange You Glad We Get You There? Florida for $99

July 30, 2004 -- Whether you drive to Florida or fly, there are bargains for everyone if you look around. Promotions continue to pour into our offices, and we've picked several of the…

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Can-Do Canada: Savings From East to West

July 30, 2004 -- In August, going north is the smart thing to get away from hot and humid weather. So what could be better than travel to Canada during that month? We at Frommer's…

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"Boot"iful Country: Rome and Beyond for Cheap

July 28, 2004 -- Whether you get yourself to Italy or want to book an air-inclusive package, we have some deals for you again, showing off our inclination to love that "boot" of light…

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The High Price of Olympic Glory

July 27, 2004 -- If you're still considering a trip to Athens for the Olympic Games beginning on Aug 13, be prepared to pay a high price for this last minute sporting luxury. Although…

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Good Morning, Vietnam (& Thailand)! Hit Southeast Asia for Under a Grand

July 28, 2004 -- In December, United Airlines will become the first US airline to provide regular service from Los Angeles to Vietnam since the Vietnam War. This opens up a new can of…

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Hot Dog! Trips to Frankfurt and Central Europe from $444

July 27, 2004 -- The central part of Europe, once the frontier of "Western Europe" in the days of the Cold War, is now the vibrant heart of a nearly unified continent. It's a pleasure…