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Summer Heats up the South American Riviera

Uruguay's Punta del Este isn't quite a Hamptons, Malibu or South Beach (and maybe thankfully so) but it has pristine white sand beaches, some excellent restaurants, a few wild and…

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Gators, Golf and Great Bargains in Florida's Largest City

Jacksonville is a gem of a city where a vibrant city life meets big-time sporting events and white-sand beaches. Cut in half by the St. John's River, the tone of Jacksonville's…

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Pleasant Holidays Says Aloha to 5 Nights in Hawaii from $445 with Air

Get air and land packages to such places as Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, Asia, Australia and New Zealand for extremely low prices.

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Fly to Miami for the Winter from $34 Each Way

You could stay in the northeast or midwest and enjoy the mild winter. But in Miami, it's almost always 78 degrees and sunny, so if it's going to be warm, you might as well enjoy it…

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Talking Turkey About the Beaches of Northern Cyprus

Tourism on Cyprus' northern half has remained slow in development and growth since Turkey's invasion three decades ago. What that means for the tourist though, is an island destination…

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10 Tips to Help You Plan Your Cruise Down Under

Cruises between Australia and New Zealand are all the rage. Well, it's all relative: In these parts there's rarely more than one cruise ship in port at a time -- thank god -- but…

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Top 10 Ports for Beach Lovers

If you prefer a tasting menu over a main course, cruise ships are a great way to sample the world's best bands of powdery sand without being tied down by one.

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Sailing Waters and Lush Lands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Although the tourist infrastructure isn't as elaborate as its northern neighbors, celebs like Mick Jagger, Donald Trump and the entire cast of The Pirates of the Caribbean series have…

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The British Virgin Islands Turn Back the Clock on Caribbean Travel

The British Virgin Islands have a slogan, 'Nature's Little Secrets,' and the authorities want you to discover them for yourselves -- with a little bit of help from the locals and the…

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Sailing the Caribbean For Real -- Sail Included

Most commercial sailing vessels exist for one reason: to allow modern men and women to experience the nostalgic beauty of traveling by wind power across a mighty sea. It's as close to…

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Images of Phuket: the Good, the Bad and the Perfect

Although I have been to Thailand many times, this was my first trip to Phuket. During previous visits, I have always preferred to stay away from islands with large resorts and too many…

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Our Man in Jamaica: Dispatch #1

From all-inclusive resorts where you don't even have to sign tabs to ice-cold water in coconuts sold in the hills for less than a half dollar to budget hotels on the beach in Negril…

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Angling for an Anguilla Getaway? Fall is the Best

If your idea of the perfect Caribbean getaway is visiting a small and welcoming island with British charm, fine food and pristine white sand beaches, Anguilla in the British West…

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Costariffic! A Week on Central American Beaches Starts from $689 out of Miami

Despite attracting hordes of travelers, Costa Rica has not compromised its natural beauty with bigger hotels or catered to large groups by widening country roads to pave the way for…

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Something's a bit Fishy in Brazil: Fishing the Xingu River

Golden beaches, verdant hills meeting turquoise waters. Astonishing biodiversity and sound ecotourism. Phenomenal fishing. And oh, the food. Such superlatives might describe an island…

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A Lot of Adventure: Kayak in Panama from $995, Hike & Camp the Grand Canyon from $795 and More

With global travelers looking to push the envelope more and more each year, tour operators are answering the call with scintillating trips focusing on hiking, biking, rafting,…

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Surf, Sun and Seafood: A Week (or so) in Puerto Rico

Located a scant three hours from New York and within U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is an undervalued destination. Throughout the island, visitors can see virgin rainforest, sustainable…

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Ten Days from $1,650 for History, Beaches and and More in the North of France

Just a two and half hour drive north from Paris through quaint fishing villages with cobblestone harbors, the northern coast of France is a mellow alternative to its sister beach towns…

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Dive Into The Caribbean During Hurricane Season: Three Nights and Four Days From $199

Because of their location, The Dutch Leeward Islands Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Trinidad and Tobago to the east, are generally safer bets for travel during hurricane season.

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What Floats Your Boat? Find out with These Waterway Vacations

To beat the heat this summer, a waterway vacation is just the trick. Whether it's a slow barge cruise along an ancient canal, a riverboat down the Mississippi or through Mozart…

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The United States Virgin Islands: Seven Nights' Stay From $706

Time was the U.S. Virgin Islands was so upscale that only the rich and famous could frolic on its shores and enjoy its lush lands. Now, St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John are not only…

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Swinging Single Without Suffering the Supplements

Traveling on your own does not mean you are alone. In fact the times when I have traveled without a companion have been the most rewarding of my life.

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Quintessential American Weekends on the Jersey Shore: Stay From $70 Per Night

From Avalon to Asbury Park, for teenagers to aging romantics, there really is something for everyone on the largest sand dune between Philadelphia and New York. Close to Newark Airport…

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Another Day, Another Margarita: On the Ground in Mexico's Riviera Maya

Welcome to Mexico, where time is merely a suggestion, the weather is hot, hot, hot, the flat landscape is dotted with mangled, hurricane-swept trees, and margaritas are poured faster…

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Maeva! Welcome to Tahiti: Airfare and One Week Stay From $1,665

People's eyes sparkle in Tahiti. Upon arrival at the wooden, two-story, A-framed airport with windows ajar letting in the wet Tahitian heat, the eyes of arriving tourists are wide with…