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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…

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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…

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Two Big Projects Add Glamour and Speed to NYC

New York heralds the grand opening of the new Time Warner Center and eagerly, but anxiously, awaits a major reconfiguration of its subway lines. If you're visiting soon, be sure to…

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Embracing the Winter at the Carnaval de Québec

Liz Albertson takes you inside this chilly Canadian festival.

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February's Prize: Las Vegas Luxury!

Frommers.com and MGM MIRAGE Resorts are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Las Vegas! Register now to win this vacation!

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Tips, Tours, Tricks and More for Seeing Tokyo

Bob Fisher reports on how to stretch your weakening dollars while abroad; in Tokyo, stay and eat like a local for the best value -- plus what's new around the city.

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Far Out Far East: Japan and Thailand at Practical Prices

January 28, 2004 -- Remembering that tourism is as good a diplomatic weapon as any, Japan is rolling out a big "Yokoso!" (Welcome) program to encourage more foreign visitors to come…

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Proud Mary: Cunard's QM2 Makes Her Big Debut

After more than five solid years of development, design, and construction, the world's most anticipated ship has finally arrived.

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NCL's Pride of America Sinks at Shipyard, Delaying Launch

While NCL has not released exact details of a new schedule, representatives said the delay would be a matter of 'months rather than weeks.'

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Bankruptcy Update: Royal Olympia Surrenders Ships to Creditors

The Royal Olympia subsidiaries that filed for Chapter 11 in December will turn over the its ships to be sold at state auction, in return for release from their financial obligations.

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Cruise News Roundup: A Quick Brief on Developing Stories

We've got seven snapshots of events currently taking shape across the industry including confiscated ships, new construction, port renovations and more.

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Baby Onboard: Tips for Smooth Sailing

Though a cruise can be among the most convenient vacations for families with kids under two, before you take the plunge, be sure to choose a baby-friendly ship.

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Low Money Mattress: Online Discount Lodgings Abound

January 26, 2004 -- Everyone loves lows prices, and we love HotelDiscounts.com, which continues to send out dozens of reduced rates for hotels they represent throughout the world.Here…

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Ski West, Young Man

January 23, 2004 -- With snow piled up to their eyeballs, the North American West is heaven for you slope mavens, especially with this slew of priced-right packages.From now through…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu

This is not your parents' Honolulu anymore. The island of Oahu, which has attracted people to Hawaii since statehood in 1959, is in the process of reinventing itself.

Article / Air Travel

Delta Force: First-Class Treatment for Soldiers

As our troops continue to fight and die in Iraq, two airlines have stepped up to give soldiers on R&R leave a truly first-class welcome back to the USA.

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All the Views Fit to Print: Photo Safaris Across Africa

January 21, 2004 -- Focus on Africa wants you to come on a safari with them, shoot some film, and, if the images pass muster, get them printed in a coffee table book. Repeating its…

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Easy on the Wallet, Enjoy Budget Budapest for a Week or Weekend

January 19, 2004 -- Long considered Central Europe's most fun city, Budapest is now for sale at super low prices until March 15. And by low, we mean under $95 a night, with air…

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We're Pro-War (If It's a Fare War): Cheap Air to the US and Mexico

January 16, 2003 -- There's nothing like a fare war. Incited by the JetBlue/American/Delta three-way, America West is helping to keep transcontinental fares at historic lows;…