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The Caribbean Remains Hot, Hot, Hot for Cruisers: Ports Expand to Keep Pace

To keep pace with the growing size and number of ships being launched, many Caribbean islands are expanding their piers, terminals, shopping outlets and attractions.

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Large Groups or Small, Luxury Lodgings Accommodate All

July 16, 2004 -- While we pride ourselves on our abilities to ferret out bargain basement prices that fit the budget of even the stingiest travelers, it's still worth a look over the…

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Malta in the Fall: "The Stuff Dreams are Made of"

July 15, 2004 -- What most people know about Malta comes from the Dashiell Hammett novel and Humphrey Bogart film, The Maltese Falcon. While the elusive, bejeweled bird is the stuff of…

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Caribbean Summer: Half-Priced Hotels & $1 Companion Fares

July 15, 2004 -- It's no secret that prices in Caribbean resorts fall during the summer. Most would attribute these deals to the hot weather. But one resort says the climate is very…

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NCL Marries Hawaii with Pride of Aloha Launch

What do you get when you cross a company named 'Norwegian' with hula dancers, horn-blowing Polynesian musclemen, and a U.S. congressional delegation? You get the launch of the first…

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July's Prize: Fly to Fiji Sweepstakes

Frommers.com and Air Pacific are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Fiji! Register now to win this vacation!

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A Hodgepodge of Summery Hotel Offers

June 29, 2004 -- There's almost nothing hotels will not do to get your business. They'll add on amenities, offer free chocolates, or strew the bedspread with rose petals. A posh resort…

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Sailing the Maine Coast: Antique Schooners and the Dream of a Simpler Life

Some men buy red sports cars when they reach a certain age. Bob Tassi had a different idea: buying an antique schooner and offering an idyllic vacation experience to all comers.

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Travel Swimmingly: Snorkeling in Hawaii and Tahiti

June 22, 2004 -- Snorkeling in the sun is what many think as part of the perfect tropical vacation. We at Frommer's look longingly from our desk to Tahiti, where Islands in the Sun has…

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Have a Ball in Havre de Grace!

Frommer's shows you how to take a leisurely day in Maryland and enjoy Havre de Grace, a crossroad of the past and present.

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Low Priced Lodging Along Latin America's Coasts

June 10, 2004 -- Lounge on a beach in Mexico or hole up in the jungles of Belize. Pick the spot that suits your personality and go: these packages -- some include airfare as well --…

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NCL's Pride of Aloha Becomes First U.S.-Flagged Cruise Ship in Decades

Officials participated in a ceremony that happens every day on land but hasn't happened on a large, modern cruise ship in ages: They raised the American flag.

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Grabbin' a Cheap Cabin: Cruises Start from Under $60 a Day

June 8, 2004 -- Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.…

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Iceland's Spa Culture Hits the Boiling Point

Icelanders have been hot-tubbing longer than any other people on Earth. Blessed with volcanic activity, the entire country is dotted with natural steam vents that provide free hot…

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The I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Expensive in the Caribbean Season

May 28, 2004 -- We've said it often enough, but it bears repeating -- when it gets hot in the Caribbean in summer, the deals just get hotter. If you like warm weather, consider some of…

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Croatia is Hot Stuff on Med Cruises This Summer

It's safe to say that the Dalmatian Coast is now firmly back on the tourist map. It's hopping, drawing Europeans who appreciate its beauty, beaches, history, culture and affordability.…

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Raft, Ski or Drive Your Way Through Oceania

May 19, 2004 -- However you define a vacation -- from lazing on a beach to schussing down snowy slopes -- it can all be found in the Antipodes. We've assemebled a wide-range of options…

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The Cheap Side of Paradise: 25% Off in St. Lucia

May 13, 2004 -- St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. White-sand beaches, unspoiled countryside and top-notch tourist hotels combine to make this mountainous…

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Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine ... Boat

May 13, 2004 -- With few exceptions, most big rivers and lakes have a place where you can rent houseboats, putting you in control of the pace to get where you're going. If you've never…

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A Bucketful of News in the Ports and On the Seas

In this issue, we report on Disneyland's 50th anniversary cruises, new and refurbished ships, stand-up comedy competitions, golf, whales and more.

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Exotic Itineraries Across Far-Off Waters

May 12, 2004 -- In addition to today's regular bi-weekly list of the best bargains, we've come up with a more detailed description of some particularly intriguing cruises -- hitting…

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The Kids Are Alright: Activities All 'Round When School's Out

May 12, 2004 -- Summertime is for play and the outdoors, adults and children alike enjoying a long day of swimming, the feel of grass under bare feet or the simple pleasures of the sun…

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Viva los Savings Down Mexico Way

May 6, 2004 -- It's an excellent idea to visit Mexico while it's in the fullness of spring, before it gets too darned hot, before the rainy season is in full force and especially…

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Family Fun and Learning in the Eastern Seaboard's Parks

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

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Decisions: Where, When & How To Take the Family to the National Parks

Don't go to the national parks because you think you are supposed to see certain places before you grow up. Be concerned, instead, to make the most of a time when you may be closer to…