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Article / Air Travel

Bloomin' Bloomsbury! Fly British Air to Almost Anywhere in Europe and Get Two Free Nights In London

It really couldn't be much simpler or more affordable. If you book online, you get up to two free nights in your choice of nine London hotels. The rooms are gratis, and, what's more,…

Article / Packages

Quirky Extras Plus Free Bonus Days with These Land-Only U.S. and Canadian Packages When You Book Early

When Globus, one of the world's premier tour operators, decided to try something a little different with its North American programs, it settled on things like sitting in on a Stella…

Article / Air Travel

Even More Winter Reductions on Fares Now, Good For Flights Through Mid-Spring

In addition to the basket full of bargains enumerated last week for airfare discounts, we've got two more to add to the list; national carrier Air Canada and the no-frills Airtran.Air…

Article / Cruise

Springtime for Holland and Tulip Beds: Luxury River Cruises Promise a Bloomin' Good Time

Why tiptoe through the tulips when you can cruise instead? Sunny Land Tours is selling three nine-day river cruises in April through Belgium and Holland to coincide with the peak…

Article / Air Travel

A Brand-new Budget Carrier Based out of Germany Brings New Competition to the Market--and some Sehr Große Savings to You

There's a new Kind on the European budget carrier block offering certain one-way fares for as little as $20.Inaugurating its first flights on December 1, 2002, Germanwings, a brand new…

Article / Hotels

Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn: Pay for the First, Get the Second Night Free through February

If you like freebies, take a look at the Holiday Inn promotion called "Next Night Free," which runs through February 28, 2003 for most properties. It allows you a second night free…

Article / Cruise

Tips from the Publisher: China on Your Own

Skip the group tours and see China's cities and rivers with a private guide--or better yet--on your own.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Leasing a Renault for $29 a Day with Eurodrive

Sometimes, thinking outside the box can be very productive. That's the case with auto rental in Europe. Instead of looking only at the big names in car rental, take a gander at Renault…

Article / Hotels

Cheaper Mornings After in New York City: Winter Means Reduced Rates on Some of the Swankier Rooms in the Big Apple

Despite their hangovers, thousands of visitors to New York City head home on January 1 every year. Hotel operators then brace themselves for a month of low occupancies, fewer diners…

Article / Hotels

Unique Boutiques: 25 Hip and Modern San Francisco Hotels Cutting Rates

For the fourth year running, much of the City by the Bay is having its winter sale, with hotel rooms going for as little as $99 per night. That's the rate for some of the…

Article / Air Travel

The Bottom Line: What Do the Airlines Owe You When They've Lost Your Luggage?

It's every traveler's nightmare; the mystery of the disappearing luggage. Here's what you should do when faced with lost or damage bags when flying.

Article / Packages

Faith and Begorrah! Celtic Air, Room and Car Combos at Delightfully Low Prices

If your spirits start to drop just after the holidays when the lights come down and the dull gray and cold of winter is fully impressed on us, consider a change of venue to somewhere…

Article / Packages

Splurge Worthy: The Sun Also Rises on These Madrid Mixes

Ernest Hemingway, lover of all things Spanish, visited and lived in Spain during all its seasons, including winter. He didn't worry overly much about pricing for his lodging, as some…

Article / Packages

Inexpensive Scandinavia; Not Necessarily an Oxymoron any more

It's not always easy to find an inexpensive travel package to Scandinavia, home of the world's highest standards of living. Continental Journeys is offering five-day (three-night)…

Article / Packages

Love is in the Air with this Romantic Getaway to London from $469

If you really love that Someone Special and want to share Valentine's Day in London together, hustle up and book an online trip there before January 13 to get $25 off an already low…

Article / Air Travel

Lost in Space: How to Cope with Baggage Snafus

Just in time for the hectic holiday season, here's everything you need to know to minimize the hassle of losing your luggage while you travel.

Article / Packages

Seven Summer Days Driving New Zealand, Plus Pop Over to Papeete for Under $140 a Day

Leave winter behind for this humdinger of a deal and jet your way to the Down Under and South Pacific where you'll get hotels and a car for a week in New Zealand and two extra nights…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Get Caught In Mid-Air With Failing Airlines

In the largest Chapter 11 filing in the airline industry, United Airlines filed for bankruptcy. Earlier, US Airways Group filed for bankruptcy as well, while Vanguard and National…

Article / Packages

Abstemious Ancients: Florence and Rome Reduced, But Hurry!

TourCrafters, the Illinois-based operator that churns out great deals, has another one in the hopper, and you'd better hop to it. The last time we reported on one of its exceptional…

Article / Packages

The City of Light, Practically to Yourself, for Under $100 A Day with Air and Hotel

Paris is most popular in the spring, when the jardin are coming into early bloom and the romance that Paree is so famous for fills the air. Of course, popularity goes hand in hand with…

Article / Cruise

Last Minute Cruisin' Doozies: Tahiti, New Zealand, the Caribbean and More, Some Including Airfare

A rare opportunity for West Coasters is presenting itself from Moment's Notice, that innovative last-minute firm. If you act quickly, you can get inside accommodations on the fabulous…

Article / Packages

Ole & Voila to Rail Europe for New Pass

Following on the success of its France ‘n Italy Pass, which became one of Rail Europe's most popular passes in the short time since it was introduced earlier this year, the…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Mavens Suggest Gifts for the Fussy Trip Takers on Your List

The quest for a good gift can be the bane of December. Save yourself some angst and give with confidence using this list from the experts from the Society of American Travel Writers,…

Article / Packages

Low Cost Costa del Sol and Madrid: A Week in Spain for Under $100 a Day, Plus Stay Longer and Add Africa

Want to relax someplace after the holidays? Then consider Petrabax Vacations' one-week getaways to Spain. You can choose a six-night escape to Madrid from just $499, hotels and air…

Article / Packages

Jolly Old England and Jolly Good Prices: Quick Jaunts to London from $279!

Making short trips to London incredibly cheap is all the rage this winter. We were the first to introduce you to start-up OffPeakTraveler.com with its sensible three-day getaways to…