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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…
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…
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…
Touring Arctic Alaska by Bus
Go further afield into 49th state's deep north home of ice floes, teeming wildlife and the oil industry.
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…