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No Spain, No Gain: Cheapo Packages for Spring Flings

January 28, 2004 -- For years, Petrabax has been offering great deals to Spain in winter, and we have reported them as being highly recommended for their good value. Once again this…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Celebrity Cruises Rolls Out "Xpeditions" Adventure Travel Program

Celebrity Cruises has announced one of the most interesting new initiatives from a major line in years: Celebrity Xpeditions, an adventure travel program featuring tiny expedition…

Article / Family & Kids

Smooth Skiing in the Rockies

January 28, 2004 -- The snow piles up out in the Rockies - Utah reports more than 20 feet so far this season!. Like the snow, prices keep coming down as well, as there are a lot of…

Article / Local Experiences

San Diego's Secret Mission: Culture on the Cheap

January 26, 2004 -- Most people know San Diego for four 'S'es: sun, sand, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Okay, sure, the Gaslamp District is a 'G,' but that doesn't change our point:…

Article / Family & Kids

Oh, Give Me a Home Where the Cartoon Characters Roam

January 23, 2004 -- If the idea of living in homes named Cinderella's Castle, Alice's Wonderland, or even Pooh's Playhouse isn't too saccharine for you, then look to Loyalty USA for…

Article / Air Travel

All the Views Fit to Print: Photo Safaris Across Africa

January 21, 2004 -- Focus on Africa wants you to come on a safari with them, shoot some film, and, if the images pass muster, get them printed in a coffee table book. Repeating its…

Article / Family & Kids

Winter's Here in Full-Force: Embrace These Snowy Bargains

January 16, 2004 -- There's a goodly amount of snow on the slopes and trails across country right now, making the time ripe for booking a winter weekend, be it sporty or relaxed. We've…

Article / Local Experiences

Cell Phone Rental Discounts For Frommer's Readers Only

January 16, 2003 -- We've praised the virtues of cell phones several times in our Newsletter. Bringing a phone with you on an overseas trip not only lets you stay in touch with people…

Article / Family & Kids

A Second Helping of Valentine Vacations

January 14, 2004 -- Only one month from today is V-Day, so look lively if you want to have something really neat to give your loved one -- the good deals go fast. And today we have a…

Article / Family & Kids

Value Vietnam: Long Trips, Low Prices Include Air, Hotels and Tours

January 14, 2004 -- Interest in Vietnam continues to grow, the more adventurous many travelers become. It remains inexpensive with hopeful populace known for its surprisingly kind…

Article / Air Travel

Want To Eat Healthy In The Air? Ask the Doctors

It's getting harder to find healthy dining choices when you fly.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Valentine's Vacations Here, There, Everywhere

January 12, 2004 -- Even though it's said Valentine's Day was originally a pre-Christian fertility festival, and there is some argument concerning which of several St. Valentine's the…

Article / Family & Kids

Bring the Brood: We Scope Some Family-Friendly Spanish Hotels

Seville, Spain -- Bringing kids abroad can be tough -- especially when you have more than a few. As we've been wandering through Spain, though, we've come upon several hotels that are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Reel' Em In! Low Cost Cruises on the High Seas

January 9, 2004 -- We've trawled long, far and deep to bring you this bountiful catch of savings.Carnival Offers Sail-and-Stay Packages on Cruises from JacksonvilleIn conjunction with…

Article / Family & Kids

No Reason to Miss Low Season Savings in NYC and DC

January 7, 2004 -- The ball has dropped in Times Square, Congress is currently in recess, and the crowds have dispersed. Now's the time to hit either spot as hotels in both cities…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Rooms with a Caribbean View: USVI Discounts Accommodations

January 5, 2004 -- A Caribbean vacation is popular with Americans because it's affordable, it's a climate change easily made with a less than a day's travel and because of offers like…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Going, Going Gaugin: $699 Gets You a Week in Tahiti

The father of Fauvism never had it so good. South Seas specialist Tahiti Vacations has returned with their seven-night package out of Los Angeles to Moorea. Last winter they offered…

Article / Student

Go on a Euro Trip!

Frommers.com, Dreamworks & Contiki Holidays are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Europe! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Family & Kids

Paris-imonius Packages! Air and Hotel from $379

December 24, 2003 - We've said it before and we'll say it again, off-season travel equals great savings for you. Our proof? We present you with exhibit A: several offers to the City of…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Ahoy, Matey! We've Got the Cruise B-argh-ains You've Been Seeking

December 24, 2003 -- We're laden with specials for the coming year -- including a gay cruise through Northern Europe, a Caribbean voyage on a 19th century clipper ship and cargo crates…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Whale of Time In and Around San Diego

Updated December 22, 2003 - America's seventh largest city still maintains a small town, friendly vibe. Now's the time to start planning a trip to the west coast with the help of the…

Article / Family & Kids

Parallel Destinies: Take a Ride Alongside the Biggest Event on Two Wheels in France

December 22, 2003 -- Lance Armstrong will be trying for an unprecedented sixth win in the 2004 Tour de France. You can tour along the very same routes during the event, on one of…

Article / Local Experiences

Getting Off-Center: The Joys of Staying on the Edge of Town

In many cities your travel experience will be richer and finer, if you stay in neighborhoods just off-center.

Article / Local Experiences

To Give is Better than to Receive: Take to the Air with a Halo by Using Travel Charities

We love it when we meet people who are purely good guys -- they've got no other motive than making people happy through travel.

Article / Family & Kids

Mouse House: A New Affordable Disney Resort and Orlando Themepark Packages

Updated December 19, 2003 -- If you like togetherness, you'll fall in love with Walt Disney World Resort's newest hotel, all 2,880 rooms of it. Called the Pop Century Resort, this…