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Stay Cheap for Pomp & Fireworks in London's November

With Britain remaining the Number One tourist destination for Americans going to Europe during the years when it is not Number Two, it behooves visitors to remember the off-season…

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B&B Stays Soothe Western Visitors After Fires Burn Out & Floods Recede

During the summer, news of the tragic forest fires in the West competed with reports of floods in Texas, but now that Mother Nature has taken a rest from her disastrous duties,…

Article / Hotels

Nearly Half Off Stays in the Grand Canyon--Plus a Few Extras--For Frommer's Readers Only

We have been suggesting--nay--urging you to take advantage of our National Parks system this year. The number of visitors from outside the U.S. has dropped significantly, and many…

Article / Cruise

$100 Off For Our Readers on a Mediterranean Cruise in November

We enjoy being nice to our readers whenever we can, and now comes along Troy Tours, a Los Angeles firm we have recommended before, to help us. They say they will give a discount of…

Article / Air Travel

Blame Canada! Our Neighbor to the North Cuts Fares Up to 40% Off For Autumn Travel

They don't have sales often, but when they do it's worth taking note (and taking a trip) because it really is a sale. Air Canada is reupping what is becoming an annual event--huge…

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Tips from the Publisher: Luggage Talk

Best Western recently came out with a list of useful tips for smart packing, which I thought I'd pass on to you, with a few thoughts of my own.

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Celebrate Cooler Autumn on the Mediterranean

Europe has had a bad summer, what with the heat, then the floods and (what do you get when you put those two together?) the humidity. But October and November will be much cooler, with…

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Off-Peak London, Three Nights Plus Air from $339

A brand new travel Web site is raising the stakes on the budget-Europe game by offering three packages to London, the cheapest starting at $339 per person, airfare and hotel…

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Count on Dracula Specials This Halloween in Eastern Europe

President Franklin Roosevelt famously said "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself." Yet fear can, in fact, be fun, especially if you follow in the Transylvanian footsteps of…

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Inaugural Wine Cruise Along the Eastern Seaboard

For the first time ever, the Arabella, a well-loved 160-foot sailing cruise yacht, will have a wine tasting trip, where you can sip from the offered categories, comment on the wine's…

Article / Air Travel

From the Publisher: Lost Luggage Reports and Timely Arrivals, Part II

What airlines are most likely to cancel your flight or have your bags if you get there? Find out here.

Article / Hotels

Italian Winters For Under $40 a Day

Everyone knows tourism to Europe is down this year, what with the lower buying power of the American dollar and the still-lingering effects of Sept. 11 travel phobia, even though most…

Article / Packages

A Turkey Trot and a Greek Shuffle: Packages in and around the Mediterranean

Turkey has been a favorite destination for European travelers since the days of the Grand Tour, but especially during the past three decades, as the country has emerged from a sleepy…

Article / Hotels

Free Florida Hotel Stay Extended, Plus a Free Car Rental

We told you recently about the freebie stay in Fort Lauderdale hotels on September 11 when you pay for a consecutive night. No surprise here that the response was strong with rooms…

Article / Cruise

This Just In: Half-off for Colorful Fall Cruises

If you act now, you can enjoy an inexpensive buy-one, get-one-free opportunity with Regal Cruises out of New York. Prices start as low as $848 for the first ticket, nothing (except…

Article / Packages

Carbo Load for Chinese Roads: Eight-Day All-inclusive Tour for Beijing's Premier Sporting Event

You've paced yourself, you've worked hard, trained and built up strength and endurance for the big race. So what's the next logical step? Why, go to China for the 22nd Annual Beijing…

Article / Hotels

Winter Rates Come a Full Season Early to Sequoia National Park

We've been encouraging you in this space to get out and enjoy what is probably our most treasured travel resource--the National Parks. Now it's even easier with room rate reductions of…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

First Day Free Car Rental for Airport Walkups in September

Payless Car Rentals is jumping on the giveaway bandwagon during the week of September 11. They're waiving the rental fees for the first day of a minimum three-day car rental between…

Article / Air Travel

From the Publisher: Lost Luggage Reports and Timely Arrivals, Part I

What airlines are most likely to get you there on time? Find out here.

Article / Cruise

Splurge Worthy: Discounted Luxury South American Cruise, plus Free Air

Seabourne Cruiseline, purveyors of swanktastic voyages, is cutting prices up to 35% for those who book early on two cruises in 2003--and throwing in the plane ride. Both trips are on…

Article / Air Travel

Hither, Yon and Beyond: Take to the Skies with These Domestic and International Airfares

If you need to take a short hop across your part of the country or if you're in for the long haul bound for Europe or even down under, we've got some deals for you.At the time of this…

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Writers Pick "Must See Top Spots" Around the Globe

Top travel writers pick their faves: are yours on the list?

Article / Air Travel

National Airlines Announces $1 Fares for September 11 Travel

Last week, we interrupted your day to let you know about Spirit Airline's giving away of all seats on September 11. Now, National Airlines is following suit; the seats aren't free, but…

Article / Packages

Special Discount on Fully Escorted Tours to Turkey for Frommer's Readers Only

From ancient cities to huge outdoor markets to the nerve-jangling thick and sweet coffee, Turkey is a hot travel destination right now, as you've read in this space before. But for…

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Flying Down to Rio For Five Nights, $599

Consistently reliable discounter Sunny Land Tours has just announced a new seven-day/five-night special to Rio de Janeiro, featuring weekly Tuesday departures from New York's JFK…