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Double Header: Two-City Packages Way South of the Border

July 28, 2003 -- If you've ever gone (or wanted to go) on a South American vacation, two of the first "must-go" spots you'd certainly select would be Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.…

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Your Caye to Savings: Scuba Dive, Hike and Kick Back in Belize on a Budget

July 28, 2003 -- Nestled in the northeastern tip of Central America, Belize is sometimes overlooked as a vacation destination. With Mexico to its north and the always-popular Caribbean…

Article / Road Trips

Driving The Casade Loop: The Rugged and Pristine Northwest, For Less

Few people outside the state of Washington know about the Cascade Loop, but word is getting out. If you like driving long stretches of gorgeous mountain scenery without meeting another…

Article / Family & Kids

Prices for Travel to Europe Still Fall-ing This Autumn

July 25, 2003 -- The summertime bargains are here, with a vengeance. But now comes fall, and even the more conservative outfits are getting in on the act, some at prices nearly as low…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: SeaDream Yacht Club

A new Frommers.com newsletter feature, the Cruise Spotlight will showcase a different cruise line each month, from ultra-luxe to ultra-adventurous and everything between, all with…

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Second-Helpings: US Virgin Islands Extend Their "Summer Bucket of Savings"

July 23, 2003 -- We have "our" Virgin Islands, and then there's "their" Virgin Islands, and travelers often like one grouping better than the other. Our Virgins (the US Virgin Islands)…

Article / Family & Kids

When The Mercury Drops, So Do the Prices: Check Out Paris in the Autumn

July 23, 2003 -- During the summer months, the always-popular Paris is especially crowded with the mobs of tourist that flood the city.When the hot weather has passed and some of the…

Article / Local Experiences

Oh Canada! Take A Summertime Excursion to Whistler and Victoria

If you're a skier, Whistler needs no introduction-it's the place to ski in North America, a designation that was merely affirmed by the IOC when it selected the Vancouver/Whistler bid…

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The Longer You Stay, the Less You Pay for Luxury in Palm Beach

July 21, 2003 -- Just about everyone loves warm weather and the beach, no matter the season, and if luxury is also an important factor in your planning, take heart, places like the…

Article / Local Experiences

BYOB (Build Your Own Business Class)

In Friday's newsletter, we recounted the tale of a cheapskate wowed by business class. Of course, most of the time you'll lack the miles or the money to get into business class. If…

Article / Local Experiences

Frequent Traveler? Join the Club

Stranded? Exhausted? Stressed? Airports aren't grim hospitals of transportation when you belong to an airline lounge club. Joining a club can turn a horrid ordeal into a civilized…

Article / Local Experiences

Go West, Young Man, Go West (and then North)! Discover Vancouver This Summer

The city of Vancouver is basking in the glow of its recent acquisition of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but the city had plenty to crow about even before the IOC came calling. Naomi Kraus…

Article / Family & Kids

Slow Down, You Move to Fast: Get Back in Balance at Maui's Lifefest Celebration

July 21, 2003 -- Laura Crites, co-author of the outstanding guide The Call to Hawaii, advocates the taking of what she terms "wellness vacations." She defines a wellness vacation as,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

More Fun than a Pineapple Under the Sea: Cartoon-themed Events for Tykes at Wyndham Resorts

July 18, 2003 -- SpongeBob SquarePants, the yellow sea sponge who lives in a pineapple, is a big hit with both children and grown-ups. And now that the swanky Wyndham hotel chain is…

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Alyson in Traveland: Active Tours for the GLBT Set

July 18, 2003 -- Alyson Adventures, which specializes in active tours for gay men and lesbians, has over a dozen trips this summer and fall at prices ranging from as low as $995 to a…

Article / Family & Kids

Dynamic Duos! Two-Country Packages to Asia at Bargain Basement Prices

July 16, 2003 -- "I've never been to Asia, where should I go first?" It's a question I have been asked many times, and with a plethora of bargains staring us in the face, it's hard to…

Article / Family & Kids

Onyer Marc (Chagall), Get Set, Go! The City by the Bay Readies Itself for an Important Retrospective

While the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art gears up for its Chagall blockbuster, area hotels are bundling up packages that include rooms, drinks, catelogues and tickets to the show.

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Latin Lowdown: All-Inclusives in Mexico and Panama Reduce Rates

July 16, 2003 -- This time of year, the temperatures rise and the prices drop throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Case in point: all-inclusive Avalon Resorts are…

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Buy Now and Save On New Advance Purchase Disney World Passes

July 14, 2003 -- Those nice folks who take such good care of Mickey Mouse down in Orlando have thought of a way for everyone to save money on tickets to their attractions -- buy them…

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The Lost Discount of Troy? Exclusive: $100 Off Classic Turkey Tour This Winter

July 14, 2003 -- If you mention "Frommers.com Newsletter" before booking, you'll get $100 off the already low price of a classic winter tour to Turkey this year, a 14-day (12-night)…

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Cruise News: Stay in "Cruise Control" with the Latest on Ships, Routes and More

Costa Cruises cracks the champagne on its newest fleet member, the CostaMediterranea; Holland America follows Carnival's lead and adds new Caribbean cruise routes from historic…

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Free Upgrades on Carnival, Costa, and Holland America, Plus Current Affordable Cruises

July 11, 2003 -- Carnival, Costa, and Holland America are all offering upgrades to balcony cabins when you book a regular outside cabin. Carnival's deal (800/819-3902,…

Article / Family & Kids

Get Some "Satisfaction" in Toronto: Fly for Cheap, Stay for Cheaper and See The Rolling Stones for only $16

July 11, 2003 -- "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need" wails Mick Jagger. That song seems an appropriate tune for…

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Big Summer Discounts for Service People in the Big Apple

July 9, 2003 -- New York City in the summertime is awash with travelers (tourists, if you will), and bargains are hard to find. The Big Apple can be an expensive place for most people,…

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Better than Ladies' Night: Club Med Lets Ladies Fly Free & Other Offers

July 9, 2003 -- Club Med is loosening up a bit, offering more deals to the general public, and behaving less like an exclusive club than it used to pretend to be. Among their many new…