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Yangtze River Cruises Now with an Extra Day & Night at No Extra Cost, Plus a Chance to See the Three Gorges Before They Disappear

The Old China Hand, a term invented by the British press for retired colonels and civil servants back in London from the "Far East," was wont to complain about newfangled innovations.…

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Bargain Cruises Departing from a Baker's Dozen of Cities

There was a terrific response to deals from Cruise Direct that we recommended in an article we published on this site a few weeks back. So we asked them to research similar deals from…

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Cruise Regally to Canada & New England From $499

Residents of and near the Big Apple are used to the marvelous Regal Cruise deals out of New York City in summer and fall, starting for one-night cruises to nowhere at just $137,…

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How the Fare Game Works: The Mystery of Airline Fares

Author Sascha Segan explains how to understand your ticket prices--and what you can do to bring those costs down.

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Health in the Air: Common Problems & Ailments

A in-depth look at the causes of--and cures to--health problems while in the air.

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It's All Greek To You At Learning Vacations on Poros This Fall

Back on March 1, 2002, AHI was featured here for its family vacations in three other countries, but today, class, the subject is learning about Greece on an idyllic island in the…

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Tips from the Publisher: B&Bs Revisited

Mike Spring responds to readers' reactions to his advice.

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A No Bull Busabout Pass Good for Pamplona and most Parts European

Running with the bulls in Pamplona can be expensive if you haven't reserved months in advance for a place to stay. (You don't need any lodgings if you just want to stay up all night,…

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Book Your Canadian Car Rentals the Uncomplicated Way, Eh?

It can be one of travel'smost frustrating experiences, trying to figure out the Byzantine options (andresulting paperwork) that car rental agencies subject you to. Should you takethe…

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Consolidators: The Price Clubs of the Travel Biz

Bucket Shops, consolidators -- whatever you want to call them -- offer great discounts for long distance and last minute travel. Sascha Segan tells you whom you can trust.

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One-Way and Weekday Strategies for Reducing your Ticket Costs

There are ways to avoid those pesky airline endorsed Saturday stays--and still save yourself some money.

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Tips from the Publisher: Current Travel Trends

Recent reports indicate that Americans are traveling abroad more often than previously predicted.

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20 more Money-Saving Tips That Can Change Your Travel Life

The broad rules and approaches for reducing your costs to(nearly) everywhere you go

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Tips for a Family Cruise

A quick list of useful tips that will make your time on the sea safer and happier.

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Airfares to Europe Can Be Cheaper Than You Think

With fewer flights across the Atlantic since the September 11 attacks, planes are more crowded than ever,and fewer bargains can be found according to industry trade journals. One wayto…

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Lay Out to Malaysia and Beyond from $747 Roundtrip

Cheaper fares to Asia are usually out of reach for anyone but left-coasters, but now through the end of the year, Malaysia Airlines is offering an AccessAsia Pass for the starting of…

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Travel Writers Offer Top Ten Packing Tips

A Society of American Travel Writers poll helps you know what--and how--to pack before you go.

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Tips from the Publisher: The Ups and Downs of B&Bs

Bed and Breakfasts are not always what they're cracked up to be, so a little advanced homework will help you get the room and stay you're looking for.

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CityPass Values Passed on to You For a Minimal Fee, Good for Seven U.S. Cities

The CityPass people have been around for several years now in the USA, with an admirable money-saving system for seven US cities, offering discounts and...passes. For example, the…

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Two Fly for the Price of One-and-a-half to London

British Airways, the British Tourist Authority and Travelocity have teamed up to offer discounts totraveling twosomes in celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. You pay onefull…

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Flex & Go Wild in Williamsburg Country

It's not often that two famous neighboring attractions, much less three, offer good value discounts simultaneously, but that's what's happening down Colonial Williamsburg way. With a…

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Away-From-Home for the Holidays: $429 Gets You to London This Fall and Winter

Yes, I know, summer isn't even here yet, but that stand-up outfit, Go-Today, has announced two new packages to London that coincide with two major holidays--Thanksgiving and New Year's…

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August Travel Writing & Art Workshops in Cool Maine

For a second year, Bob Fisher is presenting his travel-writing workshop in cool (in both senses of the word) Maine this August. If you want to try your hand at this top ten dream job,…

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"Summer Magic" Means $82 Hotel Rates in Europe

With some travelers still nervous about flying off to Europe these days, hotel operators there are lowering prices in the hope that a good deal will convince Americans to travel across…

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Tips From the Publisher: Traveling Light

Helpful hints before you go.