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Anchors Aweigh: The Latest News on All That's Cruise

We've got seven pithy items to keep you up to date on the latest happenings across the cruise industry. Get the skinny on new low-carb menus, take advantage of Amtrak's rail and cruise…

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Cruising by Cargo Ship: Like a Hope & Crosby Picture Minus Dorothy Lamour

It's a special niche for travelers with the time and temperament to sail long itineraries -- anywhere from a few weeks to several months -- and who don't mind doing without the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hot Summer in the City, Part 1: We Look East

May 26, 2004 -- Some of America's biggest cities know who you are -- you folks who don't intend to spend your vacation at the beach, or hiking in the mountains. They know you crave…

Article / Air Travel

Thai One On For Less With Two New Asian Discount Airlines

May 24, 2004 -- The low-fare airline model so popular in the US and Europe is finally crossing Asia. Over the past few months, Malaysian airline Air Asia (www.airasia.com) has turned…

Article / Air Travel

Buenas Noches in Buenos Aires: Cheap Packages to Fulfill Any Budgeter's Dream

May 26, 2004 -- From some US gateways, it takes longer to fly to Argentina than it does to Europe, but fans of that South American destination say the long journey is worth it, because…

Article / Air Travel

Good-Value Vacations and Celebrations Around Asia

May 21, 2004 -- We've been overrun with all sorts of travel deals to Europe in recent weeks as you can see from the length of our European Deals Index at…

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Slashed Prices on Current and Future Packages South of the Border

May 21, 2004 -- It's no surprise that when it starts getting hot down south of the border, the deals typically get hotter. The climate changes that begin in late spring in the…

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Cheapflights Boldly Goes Where no Travel Site Has Gone Before

May 21, 2004 -- The Earth is such a 20th-century destination, and anyway, everybody sells airline tickets nowadays. What's an airfare search site to do?If you're CheapFlights.com, the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Cheap Europe, Sans Airfare

May 19, 2004 -- Land-only packages are popular with several types of travelers: those cashing in on their frequent flyer miles, people who have the luxury of leisurely travel and…

Article / Air Travel

Huge New Low-Fare Airline Takes Off

May 19, 2004 -- Independence Air is here, and it's a doozy.The new low-fare airline based at Washington Dulles Airport announced its first destinations on Wednesday, and it'll be…

Article / Local Experiences

Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

Article / Air Travel

Travel to Change Your Life (and Others)

May 18, 2004 - Travel for some may just be a vacation, but for others, it's a life-changing experience. Stepping outside the safety of your day-to-day life into a different culture can…

Article / Air Travel

Buy Today For $118 Chicago Fares -- Even to NYC and LA!

May 19, 2004 -- A cheap wind blows through Chicago today, but don't dawdle if you want great fares to or from the City of Big Shoulders. The ATA sale, which spurred these super-low…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hertz Doubles the Fun Again, This Time With a Double Upgrade

May 18, 2004 -- Someone at Hertz is obsessed with the number two. First they started a double-coupon promotion we reported on last month. Now they're offering double upgrades. From…

Article / Air Travel

Cut to the Front of the Line with Leisurepass

May 14, 2004 -- Emulating its better-known counterpart, CityPass (which specializes in North American destinations), the Leisure Pass Group has come out with deals that make touring…

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Central America: Your Center For Value

Summer is the low season in Central America, also known as the rainy season or the "green season." That means it's also the value season. Two weeks ago, we reported on several airfare…

Article / Air Travel

The Greatest Gift For The Greatest Generation

May 14, 2004 -- If you, your dad or your grandpa helped liberate France 60 years ago, this year's Father's Day will be a very special one.On Friday, the government of Canada agreed to…

Article / Air Travel

A Patchwork of Bargains for Europe

May 14, 2004 -- Loyal readers know that we espouse off-season travel to beat the crowds and get more bang for your buck. Today, we've detailed an appealing listing of trips good for…

Article / Air Travel

European Discounts for Every Season

May 13, 2004 -- Spring is passing fast, and summer's almost here. We know you've been struggling to find cheap airfares to Europe for this summer, and a few of you are even planning…

Article / Air Travel

Sightseeing Succotash: A Hodge Podge of Offers

May 13, 2004 - We tend to organize our columns around a theme (think adventure travel or spa vacations) or a particular place, researching leads from e-mail and press releases and…

Article / Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Big Month: Something Old, Something New, Something Baltimore & Something with a View

It's been a busy couple of weeks in Royal Caribbean land, with the debut of new ships and new ports and the refurbishment of two old warhorses.

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The New Queen Mary 2 Quietly Courts Kids

Who knew? It turns out that the new 2,620-passenger Queen Mary 2, which just made her grand debut in NYC a few weeks ago, is a great ship for families with children.

Article / Air Travel

Nix the Midnight Oil: See the Midnight Sun for Under $550

May 12, 2004 -- Summer means shorter nights for everyone, but our nights are nothing compared to what folks see in Iceland. Thanks to Iceland's extreme northernliness -- most of the…

Article / Air Travel

If You're Paying $250, You're Paying Too Much For These Domestic Fares

May 12, 2004 -- The summer travel season is coming up, but that doesn't seem to be affecting the low domestic fares we're seeing every week. Right now, four sales of note are keeping…

Article / Air Travel

Air France Gives a High Five to Low Paris Fares

May 7, 2004 -- For trips to France this fall, your lucky number is five. To celebrate their May 5th listing on the New York Stock Exchange, Air France is slashing fares for pairs of…