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Article / Family & Kids

Spring or Summer, Deal Yourself a Hotel Package

April 30, 2004 -- Maybe we should make it clear again about getting the best hotel prices -- never pay rack rates, the highest price a hotel expects to ever charge a guest for a room.…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Condo Compare: Same Properties, Different Prices on Varying Reservations Sites

April 28, 2004 -- The folks at OffPeakTraveler.com (www.offpeaktraveler.com) have a new treat for readers -- condo rentals in Mexico and parts of Central America for extremely low…

Article / Local Experiences

Love All! Tennis Site Remains in Top Form

April 26, 2004 -- Last year, we recommended the Tennis Resorts Online (www.tennisresortsonline.com) as the "best online tennis vacation site" to you, backed up by accolades from…

Article / Family & Kids

Roman Rooms and Italian Village Villas Under $60

April 21, 2004 -- Although prices are going up for travel to Europe (we're heading into summer, after all), there are still bargains to be had, if only you look and look and look.…

Article / Local Experiences

Firm Lowers Rates on Cell Phone Rentals

April 21, 2004 -- Cell phones can make foreign trips a lot more manageable and provide reassurance. If you're meeting friends or business contacts abroad, a phone can be an essential…

Article / Family & Kids

Beat Around the Bush: South African City and Safari Getaways

April 19, 2004 -- Aware that one of their prime markets, the United States, is far away, the South African government's official tourism department has collaborated with eight US tour…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Don't Miss the Bliss: Luxurious and Remote Rangiroa and Bora Bora

April 19, 2004 -- How often do we sing of the South Pacific and its lures, but then settle only for well-known Fiji, Tahiti and nearby Moorea, the former fairly citified by the…

Article / Family & Kids

Moderately Modern Prices for a Step Back in Time in Virginia

April 16, 2004 - Patriots, history buffs and families seeking a mentally stimulating vacation are drawn to Colonial Williamsburg and its recreations 18th century America. The steep…

Article / Local Experiences

PocketMail Provides Simple E-Mail Where Others Can't

This easy-to-use gadget lets you stay in touch cheaply whether you're in an RV, on the trail or in your hotel.

Article / Family & Kids

Trippin' Old School: Study World Classics in Canada, Ancient Lit in Rome

April 12, 2004 -- Of the many learning vacations out there, one of our favorites has long been the Classical Pursuits program conducted by Ann Kirkland on the campus of the University…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Prices Go South for Packages South of the Border

April 12, 2004 -- The change of seasons in Central America and Mexico doesn't have to mean Spring Break madness. It can be simply the chance to take advantage of some rates that are…

Article / Family & Kids

Wacky China Packages Throw in Quirky Perks

April 9, 2004 -- The East in general and China in particular likes to imagine its "exotic" qualities will attract foreign visitors, but sophisticated travelers no longer dream of just…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Savings at Sea: Discounts on Cruises Throughout the Year

April 8, 2004 -- Here are the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar…

Article / Family & Kids

No-Snow Ski Resorts Make for Cheaper Summer Days

April 7, 2004 -- At a posh restaurant in Stowe, Vermont recently, the owner told me his busiest month was August, not in winter, when some skiers may not wander far from their digs…

Article / Family & Kids

Ranches for Dudes, Pardners & Young'ns

April 7, 2004 -- One of the fastest growing sectors of the travel market is that for family vacations to dude ranches where the kids can run far, fast and all the time, if they feel…

Article / Family & Kids

Help the Kids Pitch a Tent, Not a Fit, with Outdoorsy Family Adventures

April 5, 2004 - If you have any hopes of locking in a summertime reservation for a campground, dude ranch or other outdoorsy spot, the time is now upon us. Such a trip makes the ideal…

Article / Family & Kids

Row, Paddle or Race: Float Your Boat Down American Rivers

March 31, 2004 -- White water rafting isn't just for the hale and hearty any longer, though the rougher rides are more fun for people in the pink, as the Brits would say.One of our…

Article / Local Experiences

Get Connected With This New Crop of World Phones For Verizon (And Maybe Sprint)

Samsung and Motorola announced the first phones that bridge the technologies used by Verizon and Sprint here and those used in Europe and much of the rest of the world. Both phones are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Clean Up Your Travel Act: Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunites

March 29, 2004 -- Travel with a purpose is what it's all about. Many American travelers, whether seasoned or newbies, want to DO something when they go away. That could mean outdoor…

Article / Family & Kids

Stowe, VT Gives Cancer Survivors a "Weekend of Hope"

This resort village offers a weekend of seminars, scenery and camaraderie exclusively for cancer patients and their families, with lodging and some transportation provided free.

Article / Local Experiences

Best Hotels Bets in Ireland on a Budget

Accommodations will be one of the biggest expenses of your stay in Ireland, so it pays to consider before leaving what you really need and what you can do without.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Glacier Bay Cruiseline

The Frommer's Cruise Spotlight gives you the lowdown on the industry's best cruise lines, from ultra-luxe to ultra-adventurous and everything between, along with special deals just for…

Article / Local Experiences

Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip To Ireland

The rumor has it -- and the experience of recent visitors confirms it -- that Ireland has become quite an expensive place to travel. Dirt cheap grub at the local pubs, loggings for…

Article / Air Travel

Sign Us Up! Add Your Honeymoon to that Gift Registry

The latest item gaining popularity on bridal registries is the honeymoon.

Article / Local Experiences

Yes, You Can Drink The Water With This Travel Gadget

For budget travelers who don't want to shell out a few dollars a pop for bottled water and adventurous travelers heading to destinations without bottles, we've found a great gadget:…