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North American Rail Discounts for Young and Old

March 17, 2003 -- Kids can't drive, students may not have cars, and many seniors might prefer not to drive long distances. Those factors make Amtrak and VIA Rail good choices for…

Article / Air Travel

Airfones Get Cheaper: Is This a Good Thing?

March 15, 2004 -- Rarely do I look at lower prices in the air as a bad thing. But I admit to a little trepidation about one new development: for many people, those seatback phones in…

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Paying (Relative) Peanuts for Top-Shelf Cruises

It's a different story these days with luxury cruises going for half the typical fare from five years ago.

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Gay Cruise Specialists Offer Community Travel at Sea

A number of agencies offer cruises for gay men and/or lesbians, either chartering a full ship outright or reserving blocks of cabins with cruise lines that are known to be particularly…

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Bargain Argentina: It's Time for Tango Down BA Way

March 10, 2004 -- Plagued by a bad economy, Argentina continues to be an economical place to visit for comparatively richer northerners like us. The nation's tourist industry wants you…

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Journey Across Asian Paths Less Traveled

March 10, 2004 -- Though Asia is becoming more familiar to seasoned American travelers, big hunks of it remain nearly unknown. Most of the time, that translates to "expensive," but we…

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Budget Hotels Ascend With New Frequent-Stay Program

Cendant has merged its multiple loyalty programs into one efficient über-reward system.

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The Boys of Spring: Where to See Major League Baseball Teams Get Back in Shape in Florida and Arizona

Summer's not the only time you can enjoy America's pastime. Consider a visit to spring training camps scattered across Florida when you head south or Phoenix when you head southwest to…

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We Still Know The Codes: New Amtrak and VIA Discounts

March 3, 2004 -- There's something about a low train fare that's magic. Alas, in the train-happy Northeast corridor from Boston to Virginia, those fares can be hard to find. That's why…

Article / Hotels

Best Hotels Bets in Hawaii on a Budget

Sleeping on the beach can be your choice, but doesn't have to be the only option. We found the best of affordable accommodations in Hawaii just in case you tire of the sand bed.

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Best Hotels Bets in Paris on a Budget

Affordable lodging in Paris isn't easy to find. But our tireless crew found quite a few choices for every taste and every wallet size.

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Best Hotels Bets in Australia on a Budget

A variety of accomodations in Australia matches the diversity of the country. We selected the best for every taste.

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Best Hotels Bets in London on a Budget

Accommodations in London vary in type and price. You will find the best of what you're looking for on our 'best bets' list.

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Best Hotels Bets in San Francisco on a Budget

Staying at your friends in San Francisco sure cuts the cost of the trip. Just in case you don't have such connections, we prepared a list of accommodations affordable for every pocket.

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Best Hotels Bets in Washington, D.C. on a Budget

Finding an affordable hotel in a capitol can be quite a challenge. But don't despair -- we found the best accommodations for all kinds of travelers.

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Recommended Package Tour Operators

We've highlighted some of our favorites companies that offer consistently high-quality products and outstanding customer service.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Ireland

Even places with the longest tradition change -- here's what's new in Ireland.

Article / Cruise

River-Cruise Companies Offer Slow Boats Cheap around China, Italy, and France

February 26, 2004 -- River cruising is a quiet little corner of the cruise world that deserves more attention, offering the ultimate leisurely retreat. The pace is slow, the waters…

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Get the 411 on This Week's Cruise News

A sunken vessel prevents others from leaving New Orleans, the world's largest retailer gets in the travel game, D-Day memorial itineraries and more in issue's new roundup.

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Teen Spirit: Keeping the Kids Content at Sea

To keep the peace as more families cruise with teens, cruise lines are designing bigger and better teen hangout areas to accommodate them.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Renault Knows The Way To Cheap Long-Term Car Rentals

February 25, 2004 -- Europe has just as many back roads as the US, and they're just as fun to tool along. But most US tourists don't think of getting a car when they go to Europe. That…

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Site59 + Feb 29 = Savings

February 25, 2004 -- There's an extra day in February this year, and last-minute discounter Site59 sees that as something to celebrate. They're offering $59 off any packages booked in…

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Himalay One on Me: Air, Hotel, Tours to Tibet and More

February 25, 2003 -- Everyone has a private Shangri-La, whether it be a summer resort, a cozy chair or a purely imaginary hideaway. But who hasn't wanted to visit that real Himalayan…

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Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Australia

Can't believe you can really travel and stay comfortably around this huge country for as little as $50 a day? It can be done.

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Touring the Other Japan: Short Trips in the Midwest and Near North

Most visitors to Japan see Tokyo or Kyoto or both, then head back home. But there's a lot more worth investigating, in locations near enough to reach with just a short train ride.