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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:…

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Hotel Notes From All Over

March 17, 2004 -- Hotels the world over keep coming up with different promotions, and they flood into our office daily. Occasionally, a trend or topic emerges that helps us shape our…

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Best Hotels Bets in Disney World and Orlando with the Family

As an ultimate family vacation haven, Disney World mastered the art of accommodations for young and 'young at heart.' Our bets will show you just how many choices there are.

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Another Agency Goes Under, Stranding Passengers

There are good ways and bad ways to go out of business. This month, the bad way was illustrated by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Discover Wholesale Travel, also known as Aus-Vacations.

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Best Dining Bets in Disney World and Orlando with the Family

For the kids, for the 'kid in you' or for your adult self -- these dining options in the Orlando area won't leave you hungry for more.

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Frommer's Family Experiences in Disney World and Orlando

Disney World is the ultimate source of adventures for all family members. No matter how many times you go, there is always something new to see or something you haven't seen on your…

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Cheaper By the Sevens: Bigger Savings on Longer Hotel Stays

March 15, 2004 -- If you're one of those people who can afford to stay in a hotel for a week or more (through luck, hard work, inheritance or whatever), you already know, of course,…

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Madrid Train Bombings: What Travelers Can Expect in the Aftermath

Here's what you need to know before going to Madrid.

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Pass the Lemongrass: Learn to Cook in Thailand

To see Caroline's images of Chiang Mai, click over to our photo archive at Snapfish.com. A brief, but free, registration is required.March, 2004 -- The first thing I dreamed about…

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Down but Not Out: Touring Israel in a Time of Unrest

Guidebook editor Naomi Kraus reports on her recent trip to the Middle East. For additional coverage, click here to read guidebook author Rob Ullian's extensive online update.

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From West to East, Reserve Early for Parks to Pay the Least

March 12, 2004 -- We briefly reported Wednesday that the National Parks Service was starting a more robust promotion for summer travel. Travelers will be wise to book as soon as…

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Get Up On Your Feet For "Great" Walking Cities

A pod of Podiatrists pick America's best walking cities; we judge the results.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise News from all Around the Watery World

We've got the latest on the opening of Libyan ports, D-Day Anniversary itineraries, ventures on the Great Lakes and more in this roundup.

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We've Got a Sixth Sense for Savings on the Seven Seas

March 11, 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…

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Gearing Up for a Summery Outdoors

March 10, 2004 -- The National Parks System isn't content with a study that shows nearly 40% of US adults have visited such a park in the past five years, 93% of them saying they were…

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Fore! Score and Several Continents: Golf Vacations Go Global

March 10, 2004 -- Once considered a sport fitting only for the rich and their pocketbooks, golf is now available to nearly everyone -- and we're not talking just public courses,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

An Easter Basket of Holiday Savings

March 5, 2004 -- Unlike Europe, where the four-day Easter weekend is a big deal (they get off work on Good Friday as well as Easter Monday), there aren't many specials around in the…

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Bali Hai Tail it to Pacific Islands

March 3, 2004 -- As winter's doldrums drag into their final month, the lure of the South Seas still beckons. There are some great bargains coming along with very early deadlines, and…

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Best Dining Bets in Washington, D.C. on a Budget

Trying to see the most of capitol's attractions can make you hungry. Let us direct you to the best affordable table -- you choose the cuisine.

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Seventy Two Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is a destination which every serious tourist simply must visit. Our tips will show you how to make this trip affordable and enjoyable.

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Best Dining Bets in San Francisco on a Budget

An excellent cuisine has always been a major lure of San Fransico. Can you give into its culinary temptations without going broke? Yes -- our best bets for dining will show you how.

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Forty-Two Tips for Planning an Affordable Vacation in San Francisco

San Francisco definetely isn't the cheapest destination for traveling. But if you take the advice of 'our people' out West, you can afford an enjoyable vacation there.

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Best Dining Bets in London on a Budget

No need to live on chips (hold the fish!) when in London. Our tips on affordable dining will let you eat like a king without becoming a pauper.

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Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to London

A trip to London shouldn't require a loan! Let us show you how to afford an enjoyable stay.

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Best Dining Bets in Australia on a Budget

You definetely need a guide when faced with the enormous variety of Australian cuisine. Read our bets and you'll know all the what's and where's of Oz's 'restaurant row.'