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Specialty Cruises, Discount Voyages and More

December 3, 2003 -- A jazz outing for Mardi Gras, a contest to win one of a covey of Caribbean cruises, a free pass on Alaska itineraries and our detailed listing of the best deals on…

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December's Prize: Trip for Two to Tahiti!

Frommers.com & Tahiti Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a getaway! Register now to win this vacation!

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Getaway to Monterey with Big Savings to Big Sur, Carmel and Beyond

November 28, 2003 -- Monterey County in California is one of the most surprisingly beautiful places I have visited in the American West. I knew in advance it would be beautiful, but I…

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Maui on Our Mind

After a recent, and altogether pleasant, fact finding mission, we've got the luau lowdown on what's happening over the next few months.

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Valley of the Savings: Prices on Tours to Egypt Go South

November 24, 2003 -- Misr Travel, which has specialized in taking visitors to Egypt since 1934, is offering an extraordinary deal through next spring. An $899 base-price buys you a…

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Holidays Afloat: The Best Christmas, Chanukah & New Year's Cruises

November 21, 2003 -- Ah, the holidays: chestnuts roasted on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols, choirs, folks dressed like Eskimos. Classic. Cheerful... And…

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Villas, People: These Primo Caribbean Spots Can Be Yours

November 19, 2003 -- For 20 years, Wimco has been introducing Americans and Brits alike to the idea of vacationing in Caribbean villas. Operating out of both London and Newport, Rhode…

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Four Latin American Holidays for Beach Lovers and Tree Huggers

November 10, 2003 -- Despite the boom in "eco" holidays, especially in Central and South America, there is still room for the ordinary beach lover, the person who wants to get away…

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There Once Was a Trip to Nantucket: Shoulder Season off Cape Cod

Enjoy the quiet joys of post-season Nantucket.

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See the Sea for a Few C's: Discount Cruises Abound

October 31, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any…

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Cruise News: Read All About Happenings on the High Seas

Matt Hannafin reports on a new outing to Antarctica, small craft nuptials at sea, and NCL's winter weather guarantee policy

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Awestruck in Australia: Claim These Combos Before Prices Go Up

October 20, 2003 -- It's spring right now Down Under where prices are still low, but we expect them to start rising very, very soon as peak season travel comes into play. We've…

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Set a Course for Savings with Discount Cruises

October 17, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. The best bets are two seven-day Caribbean itineraries starting from $299, that's…

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Discounts for Veterans Day, Parades Optional

October 15, 2003 -- Serving your country these days offers fewer tangible rewards than outsiders might think, so it's welcome news when resorts and vacation areas offer special deals…

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Condos, Cribs and Crashpads in the Sunshine State

October 13, 2003 -- We've got a hefty lineup of Florida's affordable lodgings -- including a Frommers.com-only discount on condo rentals, hotel rooms for under $30 (!) and a…

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Armada Markdown: So Many Cruises Costing So Few Dollars

October 3, 2003 -- We've got a healthy roster of weeklong itineraries -- mostly to the Caribbean -- at rock bottom prices. The cheapest starts from just $299!These are some of the best…

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October Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Curaçao!

Frommers.com & Curaçao Tourist Board are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Curaçao! Register now to win this vacation!

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Offpeak, but OnBeach: Caribbean Resorts Shovel Up a Bucketful of Savings

October 1, 2003 -- Fall is the season for good values in the Caribbean. We've got a line-up of beachy bargains that are up for grabs through the beginning of winter (that's December…

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Way Down on the Farm: Agrivacations in South America

September 26, 2003 -- In our on-going competition with Canada for overall "cool," we're usually in the lead -- an opinion popularly held on this side of Great Lakes. But being fair…

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A Steal on Barbadian Bliss, Off-Season Before the Holiday Rush

September 23, 2003 -- Once Labor Day barbeques go out, you know it's time to gear up for the craziness of Christmas/New Year holidays: from shop hoping to speed baking, it's all about…

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All-inclusives Big and Small Sweeten the Pot for Fall: Kids Stay Free, Companions Fly Free and More

September 12, 2003 -- Giants like Club Med and individual resorts like the Almond Beach in Barbados have one thing in common when it's out of season time -- they need a little sugar to…

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Frommer's-Only Discount: Save on a New Guide to the Sunshine State for "Handicapable" Travelers

September 1, 2003 -- The publishers of a guidebook about Florida for travelers using wheelchairs and other assistive devices are offering a 20% discount to readers of this Newsletter…

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Caribbean Resorts Change Their Spots But Not Low Prices

August 27, 2003 -- The Viva Resorts chain, which we've touted previously as family-friendly and budget conscious, is changing its name (as a leopard would his spots) in December when…

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Belizey Livin': A Balmy, Relaxing Caribbean Retreat Can Be Yours Starting from $100 a Day

August 27, 2003 -- Enterprising Sunny Land Tours is operating two specially-low priced package tours to Belize this fall, charging only $699 for a seven-day beach package that includes…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Intimate and Adventurous Cruise West

This month, we'll take a look at one of the leading American small-ship cruise lines, offering both soft-adventure and simple casual cruises for those not inclined toward larger…