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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…

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…

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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…

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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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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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…

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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 / 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…

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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

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.…

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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…

Article / Air Travel

Love (of a Darned Low Price) is in the Air: Low-Cost Carriers Lower the Fare Bar

July 13, 2004 -- Thank you, JetBlue. Thank you, Southwest. And thank you, Independence Air. All three companies continue to keep prices down, to the potential detriment of financially…

Article / Hotels

Sittin' on the Dock, Touring "The Rock" but Keeping my Heart: San Francisco

I've let down Tony Bennett. I went to San Francisco, but left with my heart intact. It's a beautiful city, though not quite the paradise described by those who tend to wax enthusiastic…

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Distill The One: Toronto's Distillery District

Sandwiched between Toronto's dull docklands and the city's businesslike downtown, a ferment of creativity is bubbling up in an old brewery, the Distillery District.

Article / Cruise

Seven Miles on the Erie Canal: Rambling in Rochester

Thick-leaved trees bend over the Erie Canal nowadays, making it look more like a Louisiana byway than the avenue of industry it once was. Villages cling to the canal's cozy sides, and…

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Read What We Read: Judging Other Travel News Sites

Sure, this newsletter is the best place online to find low fares, great deals and travel tips. But we're not arrogant enough to think this is the only place you should look. For a…

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Bigger Ships Bound for Bermuda Shorts and Pink Sand

In Bermuda, you don't have the throngs that routinely descend on the Caribbean ports of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Nassau and St. Thomas. But that's about to change.