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Almost Eco-Touring the Mayan Riviera

Bob Fisher highlights what to see and do in this popular vacation region.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Kids Stay Free, Rates Go Low, at Breezes Curacao

The Dutch island of Curacao is a fine place for beach activities and water sports (think snorkeling, for instance), and it's also a gaming destination (think casinos). It seems an…

Article / Family & Kids

Choo Choo Choose This Rail Pass to Follow the Royal Comings and Goings

All of 2002 is Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, celebrating her 50 years on the British Throne, and she is visiting every region of the island at some point before December 31.…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Cache of Cruises for Fall and Winter--Bahamas, Caribbean, Panama and More

While it's those last minute bargain hawkers, Moment's Notice, serving up these savings at sea, you still have enough time to plan an end-of-the-year trip, starting as low as $139 for…

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Viva la Savings on All-Inclusives for the Family in the Bahamas, the DR and Mexico

Dominican Republic based Viva, that well-known chain of modestly priced resorts, has a double promotion going on for now and autumn. They are offering up to 10% off rates in three of…

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Sashay to Tampa Bay for Beaucoup Budget Friendly Hotel Stays, Plus Museum Tix and More

Yes, it makes for hot summer down in Florida, but not as bad as it is in, say, Phoenix or New Orleans. So if you like warm weather and plenty of sunshine, Tampa Bay has some good…

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Willing Castaways on a Caribbean Honeymoon

Little visited Petit St. Vincent might just turn out to be the best wedding present for our travel editor, Alexis Lipsitz Flippin.

Article / Family & Kids

You'll Want to Give Thanks for these Budget Cottage Stays Across the Pond

Country Cottages, which has been providing vacations in the British Isles for many years now, has come up with a neat idea--spending the quintessentially American holiday of…

Article / Road Trips

In the Heartland: An Ohio Road Trip by RV, Part II

In this second of a two-part series, husband-and-wife travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater cover an extensive route through northern Ohio and point out the statewide…

Article / Local Experiences

Musical Dresden, Confidence & Buildings Restored

You'll find year round concerts, operas and other live performances in this part of Saxony.

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Tips from the Publisher: Vacation Days in America

Americans get the shaft when it comes to vacation days.

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Companion Flies Free on these Down Under Packages

If you've a hankering for visiting Australia or New Zealand, you can save a bundle by taking an escorted vacation with ATS South Pacific Vacations. They've just come out with an offer…

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In the Heartland: An Ohio Road Trip by RV, Part I

In this first of a two-part series, husband-and-wife travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater focus on some handy tips, cover an extensive route through southern Ohio and…

Article / Family & Kids

Tips from the Publisher: Grand Deal to the Grand Canyon

I just received information from Xanterra Parks and Resorts, operator of the lodges in Grand Canyon National Park, and wanted to share the good news with you.Xanterra is offering a…

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Callaway Celebrates 50 Years & Summer, Too

High on any list of the South's most beautiful gardens is Callaway, in Pine Mountain Georgia, which is adding to its allure this year by running a Summer Celebration Special. From now…

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Have a Happy Holi-lei on Hawaiian Cruises--with the Added Gift of Free Airfare

GalaxSeas Cruises has wrapped up two cruise packages with comped airfare from select markets--just in time for Christmas and New Year's, so you can make this your present to yourself.…

Article / Road Trips

On the Road to Hershey, With a Kiss

Bob Fisher takes you to the town that chocolate built, plus a visit to nearby Harrisburg.

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Doing Delft, Quiet & Pretty to a Fault

There's more than just blue and white china in this (double) Dutch treat of a town.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

More Bangkok for your Buck: Circling Thailand at $83 a Day Gets You Airfare, Room, Transfers, Tours and More

Earlier this year, I wrote in this space about an 18-day tour to Thailand costing from just $1,560 per person (sharing a double room), air inclusive. Now Grand Circle has come in with…

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Tips from the Publisher: Rhode Island Beaches

Mike Spring let's in on his favorite--and secret--beaches in New England.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Unbelievable, Unvisited Unalaska: $1,175 With Air

If you want to be the first on your block to visit a spot few people go to, consider Unalaska, an island in the Aleutians, one of the most remote parts of North America. You remember…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Thomasville, a Well Kept Georgian Secret

Bob Fisher takes you on a tour of this enclave once the vacation destination of choice for the well-heeled.

Article / Family & Kids

Tips from the Publisher: Swinging into the National Pastime

Here's a deal well-heeled baseball fans won't want to miss: Roadtrips World Series is offering a package that guarantees tickets to the first or second game of the World series,…

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A Small Hit (to the Wallet) for Cooperstown Getaways

Cooperstown (where in 1839 Abner Doubleday invented the game of baseball, it's claimed) likes to call itself "America's Most Perfect Village," and many who have gone there find that…

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Cancun, Where You Can Think and Swim

Bob Fisher takes you on a cultural tour in and near Mexico's tourist Mecca.