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Iceland's Spa Culture Hits the Boiling Point

Icelanders have been hot-tubbing longer than any other people on Earth. Blessed with volcanic activity, the entire country is dotted with natural steam vents that provide free hot…

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Hot Summer in the City, Part 2: We Look West

May 28, 2004 -- In the last issue of this Newsletter, we told you about promotional packages in some US cities in the eastern part of the country, in which the tourism officials there…

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Two-Wheeled Tours: More Bike Trips for Budget Travelers

May 28, 2004 -- As a veteran of a biking trip through Switzerland, I can assure anyone interested that cycling on a flat terrain is the best (or at least the easiest) way to go. That's…

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Summer Hotel Specials, Plus a Rate for Our Readers Only

May 28, 2004 -- Sometimes hotels dream up crazy ways of getting the attention of prospective guests, perhaps adding a few twists to their services, sometimes coming up with a really…

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The I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Expensive in the Caribbean Season

May 28, 2004 -- We've said it often enough, but it bears repeating -- when it gets hot in the Caribbean in summer, the deals just get hotter. If you like warm weather, consider some of…

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Croatia is Hot Stuff on Med Cruises This Summer

It's safe to say that the Dalmatian Coast is now firmly back on the tourist map. It's hopping, drawing Europeans who appreciate its beauty, beaches, history, culture and affordability.…

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Travelweb Makes Priceline a Little Less Mysterious

Star-rating systems can be confusing. Priceline takes a giant step forward in ranking hotels and demystifying exactly where you'll be sleeping.

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Calling I.P. Freely! Finding the Best Bathrooms

When tourists have to go, some cities just won't play along. Finding public bathrooms on the road can demand some serious detours, but we're here to help.

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Taco Heaven: Frommer's-Only Discount at a Unique Mexican Cooking School

May 21, 2004 -- A heady 7,000 years of tradition suffuses the finest Mexican cooking. Spices combine into fine moles, building layer upon layer of flavor revealing Spanish, French and…

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Micro-Prices for Wi-Fi at Microtel

May 19, 2004 -- Free, high-speed, wireless Internet in a $32 hotel room? Sounds like a dream. But budget hotel chain Microtel (www.microtelinn.com) is bringing full-on Net access to…

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Raft, Ski or Drive Your Way Through Oceania

May 19, 2004 -- However you define a vacation -- from lazing on a beach to schussing down snowy slopes -- it can all be found in the Antipodes. We've assemebled a wide-range of options…

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Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

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Family Fun and Learning in the Smoky Mountains

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

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Getting Ready: Making Reservations in National Parks

We've shown you how to pick the park that's right for and your family. Now that you know where you're going, let's get down to the details on how to claim your space.

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Know Before You Go: Reading Up on the National Parks

Unless you're anxious or have spent little time in the outdoors, you don't need a book about how to camp with children. But if it will make you feel better, or if gaps in your…

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The Cheap Side of Paradise: 25% Off in St. Lucia

May 13, 2004 -- St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. White-sand beaches, unspoiled countryside and top-notch tourist hotels combine to make this mountainous…

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Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine ... Boat

May 13, 2004 -- With few exceptions, most big rivers and lakes have a place where you can rent houseboats, putting you in control of the pace to get where you're going. If you've never…

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A Bucketful of News in the Ports and On the Seas

In this issue, we report on Disneyland's 50th anniversary cruises, new and refurbished ships, stand-up comedy competitions, golf, whales and more.

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Exotic Itineraries Across Far-Off Waters

May 12, 2004 -- In addition to today's regular bi-weekly list of the best bargains, we've come up with a more detailed description of some particularly intriguing cruises -- hitting…

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The Kids Are Alright: Activities All 'Round When School's Out

May 12, 2004 -- Summertime is for play and the outdoors, adults and children alike enjoying a long day of swimming, the feel of grass under bare feet or the simple pleasures of the sun…

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Viva los Savings Down Mexico Way

May 6, 2004 -- It's an excellent idea to visit Mexico while it's in the fullness of spring, before it gets too darned hot, before the rainy season is in full force and especially…

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How to Buy a Recreational Vehicle

Tired of renting? Before you buy, you should research all venues for making your purchase. Here's what you need to know.

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Family Fun and Learning in the Eastern Seaboard's Parks

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

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Decisions: Where, When & How To Take the Family to the National Parks

Don't go to the national parks because you think you are supposed to see certain places before you grow up. Be concerned, instead, to make the most of a time when you may be closer to…

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Two-Wheeled Wanderings: Bike Tours in the US and Europe, Plus a Frommer's-Only Discount

May 3, 2004 - We can think of few better ways to truly experience a place than from the seat of your bike. No staring through the tinted glass of tour buses, no guide telling you what…