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Scrimp on the Bardados: Special Savings to this Caribbean Jewel for Early Planners

February 15, 2003 -- Whatever your political stripe, people tend not to complain about government subsidies if they work in their favor. Take Barbados, for example. For a third year…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Take a Chance on a Deal: Get a Free Night if the Temperature Drops in Otherwise Sunny Fort Lauderdale

Are you a gambler? If you're willing to bet on Mother Nature, you can get a third night free from a long list of participating inns and hotels in and around the Fort Lauderdale area…

Article / Family & Kids

Trail, Trail, the Gang's All Here! Spruce Up Our Public Land Parks with These Volunteer and Intern Opportunities

Two nature conservation advocacy groups are offering opportunities to help manage portions of the great American outdoors. The positions range from volunteering to paid internships,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Llamarama Ding Dong! Weeklong Peruvian Packages Including Machu Picchu

One of the world's greatest destinations is Machu Picchu, that mysterious mountaintop city in Peru, abandoned by its inhabitants centuries ago. It's hard to reach and trips used to be…

Article / Local Experiences

Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Florida from $70 a Day

A sweeping checklist to help you pinch those pennies even tighter and get more for your vacation dollar in the Sunshine State.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Wowee Maui! Penny-Pinching Packages and Flights to Our 50th State Including a Fifth Night Free

One of America's mostly highly reputed tour operators, United Vacations, has just unveiled its Hawaii family vacation program for winter, as well as a deal involving freebies with the…

Article / Family & Kids

Romancing All Year at a Boutique Hotel

Forget the Valentine's Day rush to prove your sincerity--grab on to a "romance package" anytime during the year at one of 26 Kimpton Boutique Hotels across the country, and the Object…

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Reconnect in Connecticut with These B&B Retreats Starting from $80 a Night

The Quiet Corner of Connecticut is that northeast quadrant between the state's capital, Hartford, and Providence, Rhode Island. There are more than a dozen lodging places that are…

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One Night Free for Grams and Gramps this Holiday Weekend--and Others Throughout the Remainder of the Year

In 2003, Candlewood Suites is continuing to offer grandparents a free night at any of their locations in conjunction with a paid night either the day before or the day after a major…

Article / Family & Kids

Plentiful Packages All Across Europe, Plus a Free E-Newsletter

One of America's most experienced tour operators, Collete Vacations, is offering a free monthly newsletter of its promotions and regular packages. It features such deals as Super Saver…

Article / Local Experiences

It's Free to Dream: Use this Web site for Gratis Travel Brochure Requests

A great resource to get free information on many destinations across North America and the Caribbean; mailed directly to you and costing you nothing.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

This Year's Stays at Last Year's Prices, in Jamaica No Less

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive hideaway in Jamaica, has announced that its 2003 rates will be the same as those for last year, and that it has renovated its 120 garden…

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Gao Gao, Shamu and Mickey on the Cheap: CityPass Discounts Southern California's Theme Parks

CityPass, that neat outfit that gives you discounts to premium attractions in several major American cities, has made visiting the theme parks of Southern California a little easier.…

Article / Family & Kids

Bipeds, By Jove! A Moderately Priced Walking Tour of France

You can't get around it--walking is the best way to see almost any place on earth. It's a matter of degree, of course, whether you spend the entire day on your feet, or just part of…

Article / Family & Kids

A New England State of Mind: B&B Getaways in Western Mass

Bed and breakfasts dot New England like stars in the night sky. There are so many, it's sometimes difficult to decide on just one. Here are three standouts all in one county in…

Article / Family & Kids

Straight to the Source for a Course: Head to Italy or Paris for a Literature Tour, or Stay Closer to Home and Head to Toronto for Summer Classes

What goes around, comes around, is a truism that applies to Classical Pursuits, the name of a delightfully innovative program operating out of Toronto every summer. This year, the…

Article / Family & Kids

Spring Fling on the Thames: The Cheapest Package to London We've Ever Seen

It's still winter, but the first salvo has been fired in what appears to be a new price war for budget packages to London for spring travel. Upstart OffPeakTraveler.com just introduced…

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Fifty-Five Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Paris on $80 a Day

It's the whole baguette; everything you need to know about renting an apartment, saving on meals, getting into more sights for less money and more in one handy and printable list.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise Now for A Free Stay Later at Caribbean All-inclusives

If you're one of those people who squirrel away every receipt, slip of paper, brochures, and ticket stub from every vacation intending to organize it into a scrapbook someday, this…

Article / Family & Kids

Livin' La Vida Roma! A Range of Italian Cities, with Airfare and Your Own Apartment

Not content with selling out many of their previous deals, that amazing Italian tour operator based in Illinois, Tourcrafters, is still at it. Through March 31, 2003, they have a…

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Frommer's Best Bets for Budget Meals in Paris

Eating, it's the very essence of Parisian life. Here's the perfect primer for what to order where--from affordable picnic fare and wine to budget bistros and brasseries.

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Frommer's Best Affordable Hotel Bets for Paris

Paris doesn't have to break the (left) bank. Here are some tips for saving on your room, plus a list of our favorite budget-priced hotels.

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Frommer's Favorite Paris Experiences for the Budget Traveler

Eleven suggestions for experiencing the City of Light without experiencing sticker shock. Sometimes the best things in life are free.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Reach the Beach: Late Season Savings For Couples and Kids at Virgin Islands Resort

The Bolongo Bay Beach Club on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands has a couple of good deals going--one for kids, the other for adults. If you're willing to pay $245 per night for a…

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London's Marked-down Digs: Frugal Flats, a Budget B&B and More for February, March and April

Having lived in London for eight years, I can predict with some degree of accuracy that February this winter shouldn't be bitingly cold, thanks to the ameliorating climate usually…