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Amtrak Rolls Out its Special Rates for Friends & Those Without

Repeating a popular program from last year, Amtrak is bringing back its One-Two-Three discount. Tickets must be purchase by April 30, 20032 good for travel through August 28, 2003.…

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Great Bus Of Chinatown: Secret Bargains for the Northeast Corridor

Tired of high bus and rail fares, New Yorkers of all stripes are fighting back by taking the "Chinese buses" to Boston and Washington. We tried them out, and they look like a useful…

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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…

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Choo-Choo Cheapies: Big Savings for Winter Travel on Amtrak

Two codes for two different discounts, it's as simple as that. If you book before December 13, 2002, you can get 30% off most Amtrak tickets if you phone in your reservations, but you…

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Get Your Motor Running and Head Out to the Highway: One-way RV Rentals Are the Budget Traveler's Secret for Truly Affordable Roadtrips

To every time there is a season. Not surprisingly, most people don't flock to northern climes for wintertime roadtrips, what with the potential icy conditions. Rental agencies for…

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BritRail Pass Down For Winter, Up in Spring

First, the good news--if you want to travel to Britain this winter, you can cut a deal on a BritRail Pass for a 25% price break. Just be sure to complete your trip before February 28,…

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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…

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Get a Set of Wheels from under $20 a Day if You Plan Well in Advance

Budget Rent A Car has introduced special weekend and weekly rates for those drivers who reserve at least three weeks in advance. You can get a compact car for as little as $19.99 for…

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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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Tips from the Publisher: European Train Travel

Sleeper trains can add a new dimension to your travels.

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Getting Around by Car

How to get around by car once you've arrived.

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Getting Around by Train

Using the trains once you've arrived.

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Getting Around by Bus

Taking the bus once you arrive.

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Car Rental Insurance (Loss/Damage Waiver or Collision Damage Waiver)

What you need to know before you drive off the lot.

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Getting There by Train

General information and resources for rail travel.

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Getting There by Car

Where you should, and shouldn't, drive.

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Getting There by Bus

Even in North America, the bus can sometimes be a viable choice for getting around, particularly if you want to avoid driving, yet wish to visit small towns. For instance, people who…

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Extra Day For Tootling Around On France's Railpass

Reacting to the threat of fewer Americans traveling to France this year, or just to make sure those nice Yanks keep coming back to the world's leading tourist destination, Rail Europe…