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Hands Down, It's Lansdowne; Foodies Flock to Gourmet Weekends at this Luxe Virginia Resort

April 7, 2003--Here's a nice thought--go out toward Washington, D.C.'s sprawling Dulles Airport (don't even think of taking a plane), and have a good time at a weekend camp. The posh…

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Holy Molé! Freebies & Discounts in Majestic Madrid

April 2, 2003--Whether you call it "Old Europe" or "New," there are mucho savings to be had, especially in the nation's capital with the new Madrid Card. The card costs you around $30…

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How to Feel Like A San Francisco Family: Our Favorite Accommodations and Money-Saving Tips

Complete with prices and contact information, here's our roster of the best hotels, inns and B&Bs--even boats!--to put the family up for the night.

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Budget Buenos Aires: Air and Hotel Combos Start from $100 a Day

March 31, 2003--Mention Argentina and people tend to thing of the tango, beef with every meal, the opulence of every major European city and juxtaposed with that a sunken economy and…

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Tiptoe Through the Tulips: See Holland's Famous Flowers with Some Last Minute Planning

March 31, 2003--If you think the Internet stock bubble was insane, take a moment and consider the humble tulip. During the 1620s and 1630s, financial speculators in Holland went mad…

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How to Feel Like a San Francisco Family: Best Bets for Family-Friendly Dining

Paula Tevis picks the elite eateries--for every budget and every palate; plus tips for enjoying dining out with the whole family.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Yes, Canada, There is a Virginia: Special Discounts for Our Northern Neighbors

March 31, 2003--For the sixth consecutive year, the Commonwealth of Virginia is offering a collection of coupons to visitors from Canada in a program called Loonie Savers. While…

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Dig This: Volunteer to Research and Preserve History All Across America, Some Trips Costing You $0

Documenting nearly forgotten arborglyphs in California, excavating artifacts of this continent's earliest settlers in West Virginia or making maps in Wisconsin; all of these and more…

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Dining Out with Your Family: A Kids' Guide to Dim Sum

Here's a handy primer for the uninitiated into the delectable world of dim sum--once you try it, you'll be hooked.

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How to Feel Like a San Francisco Family: Practical Insider's Tips and Your Best Bets for What to See and Do

Bay Area mom and author Paula Tevis tells you where to go and what to do in San Francisco along with some practical advice on what to wear and how to manage your time sensibly.

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On the Thames for Tightwads: Six Nights in London Has Simply Never Been This Cheap

Two budget behemoths have started a battle royale to see just who can get you across the pond for the least amount of money. We know Americans are fighting the urge to travel right…

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The 3rd Annual Weekend of Hope in Stowe, VT Offers Cancer Patients, Survivors and Family Free Rooms, Lectures and More

Once again, the quaint resort town of Stowe and the Vermont Cancer Network are sponsoring a weekend strictly for people who have or have had cancer and their families by giving away…

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Chicago Is Our Kind of Town This Year with Spring and Summer Freebies

It used to be called the Second City, but Chicago is becoming Numero Uno in tourism with its highly innovative string of programs intended to lure travelers to the place. (It was…

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This Deal's All Wet: Cool Off This Summer with $50 Off on Water Rides in Fort Lauderdale, Plus Cheap Rooms

We've already told you about the Fort Lauderdale Visitor Bureau's "Guaranteed Warmth" promotion, where you can get a free night's stay if the mercury stays below 70° during your stay…

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How to Feel Like a Chicago Family: Best Bets for Picking a Place to Stay

Our picks for the most family-friendly accommodations in the Windy City--for any budget, from pennywise to princely.

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How to Feel Like a Chicago Family: Your Best Bets for Dining Out

Here's a handy list to print out and carry with you on your visits to Chicago. You'll find something to match the tastes of even the pickiest eaters.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Moderate Mexican Getaways on the Caribbean for Hoosiers and Illini (Or Anyone who Can Fly Out of Indy or Chicago)

For those friendly folks in the Midwest who are fans of this site, we have a couple of deals just for you, and they're on the beach down in Mexico for the summer. Brought to you by ATA…

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Spring is Sprung for Family Breaks in Orlando

Spring breaks aren't just for callow youth any longer, at least if the marketing executives of the various tourist offices in Florida have their way. The folks in Orlando have come up…

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The Effects of War on Travel: A Mixed Bag of Updated Cancellation Policies

We've researched and rounded-up the most recent changes in travel providers' cancellation and refund policies to help you make an informed decision when planning your trips for the…

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We Kid You Not, Freebies for the Tots! Ski Packages in the American West and Fijian Resorts for the Whole Family

"While the storm clouds gather, far across the sea," is the opening line of "God Bless America," a reflection of thoughts turning towards home during fretful days of WWI. If you're…

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How to Feel Like a Chicago Family: The Best of What to See and Do

Laura Tiebert rounds up the best sights and activities--many of them free--for a toddlin' good time in Chicago.

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The Coast with the Most: Tours of Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick Including Airfare, Hotels and Rental Car

Skittish about planning a trip overseas this spring and summer? Then consider serene Canada's Atlantic provinces, where Anne of the Green Gables lived. And there are few worthier…

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Magic Savings outside the Magic Kingdom: This Card Saves You Bucks All Around Orlando

The new Orlando Magicard is here, and it's good through February 28, 2004. This free card, a perennial Florida institution in its own right, can be had just by asking (and you don't…

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Warm Up in Minnesota--If You're From Canada, That Is--and Get 1:1 Currency Exchanges to Boot

It's just beginning to thaw out in some parts of Minnesota, believe it or not, after a wicked winter. But it's the balmy south to some Canadians, or so the Minnesota Office of Tourism…

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Sit Back and Leave the Planning to Them: U.S. Road Trip Packages for Frugal Families

America's favorite way to get around is by car, usually your own. If you want to visit somewhere within normal driving distance, go ahead, already. But say you have a hankering to see…