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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…

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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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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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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 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 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 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 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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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 / 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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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.

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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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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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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.

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Great Rail Prices for the Greatest Generation

February 20, 2004 -- Here at Frommer's, we say it loud: the French are our friends. They saved us in 1789, and we returned the favor in 1944. They gave us Louisiana. We gave them Jerry…

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Rail Europe Introduces More Passes to Choo On

February 16, 2004 -- Up until recently, travelers to Europe who just wanted to hit two countries were put in an uncomfortable position with rail passes. A one-country pass was too…

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European Rail Tickets: Should You Buy Them Abroad?

February 16, 2004 -- One of the trickiest bits of designing a budget European vacation is figuring out how to buy your rail tickets. Should you go with a pass or point to point…

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The Chosen Voyage: New Company Puts the Kosher into Cruising

One company has just begun offering the cruise industry's only all-kosher experience aboard Windstar's motor-sail vessel Wind Surf, one of the most attractive ships in the Caribbean.

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Touring the Ports of Europe, Upscale and Intimate

You can find yourself squeezing onto sweaty buses and shuffling with the masses to some over-crowded attraction; Europe's top spots are jammed with tourists in the summer. Is there a…

Article / Air Travel

Puttin' on the Ritz With Air Canada

Bob Fisher examines changes in Air Canada's upper class offerings.

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Big Three B&B Sites, With Free E-Mail Newsletters

Looking for a B&B that's right for you? We've cherry-picked the top three sites to help your search.

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Feelin' Irish for a Day, a Month, or a Year

February 9, 2004 -- Celebrating St. Patrick's Day doesn't have to be confined to March 17 any more than being Irish would confine you to Dublin on that day. There will be parades and…