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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…

Article / Hotels

"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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Hotels

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…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Hotels

"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…

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Packages

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…

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Sweet Song: Discount Flyer to Add More Citizens to the iPod Nation

July 27, 2004 -- Newsweek recently declared us an iPod nation, as these portable music players grow more ubiquitous. For those behind the curve, an iPod is an MP3 player (a portable…

Article / Air Travel

How Low Will Fares Go? Actually, Pretty Low

July 27, 2004 -- ATA Airlines, one of America's unsung but reliable carriers, is offering absurdly low airfares for its end of summer fire sale.Based in Indianapolis with major…

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When Your Baggage Has a Pulse: Traveling with Your Pet

Can't leave home without your pooch, puss or parrot? While some airlines will let you cage your cat as a carry-on for your flight, not all will, and each airline has a different set of…

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Pick a Card, any Card, and Get Free Miles

You don't have to fly frequently to reap free tickets. Mile and point-earning credit cards are the most painless way to get free trips More and more cards are coming with big benefits…

Article / Cruise

Caribbean, Transatlantic, Alaskan and Coastal Pacific Cruises on the Cheap

July 21, 2004 -- Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Zip Down the Strip: Pennywise Vegas Offers, Plus a New Monorail

July 21, 2004 -- In the city that's constantly reinventing its glamour and glitz, there's something of a more practical nature worthy of note. On July 15, after many delays, Las Vegas…

Article / Air Travel

Poifectly Priced Paradise: Fly and Stay in Hawaii from $415

July 21, 2004 -- Hawaii is wildly popular once again, with tourists flooding in, bringing smiles to the faces of hoteliers, gift shop owners and restauranteurs who've been seriously…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News: Legends Afloat and Legends Aboard

Frommer's keeps you updated on the latest happenings on the high seas, from the restoration of a legendary ship to regaling with legendary players.

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Top Ten Reasons to Sail NCL's New Hawaii Cruises

Last week, NCL started cruising Hawaii in an American-flagged ship. We tell you why, and why not, to climb aboard.

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Gay Travel Hits the Mainstream

July 16, 2004 -- As the world's first company created for gay travel celebrates its 32nd birthday this year, the city of Philadelphia became the first destination in the world to…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Internet to Interstate: Track Gas Prices Online and Save

Gas prices have come down from their record highs, but they're still not as low as they were a year ago. These websites track gas prices around the country, helping you save.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

The Community of Man: Getting Together with Other RVers

RVers who would prefer to travel or camp with a group can join up with any number of like-minded people for a paid vacation tour in their own rig instead of a tour bus, or a friendly…