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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…

Article / Cruise

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 / Packages

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.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

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…

Article / Cruise

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.

Article / Hotels

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.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

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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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…

Article / Hotels

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!

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

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…

Article / Cruise

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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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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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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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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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.

Article / Hotels

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…