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Bring the Whole Crew: Take 25% Off Houseboats (or a Free Speedboat) on Lake Powell Thru October

August 15, 2003 -- It seems like summer is over before you know it; students are already heading back to the classroom across the country. As summer winds down it shouldn't have to…

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Any Way You Want It: Autumn & Winter in the Caribbean or the "American Caribbean"

August 11, 2003 -- Key West likes to call itself part of "the American Caribbean," though it technicallystraddles the spot where the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic meet. Official…

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Parthenon for Pennies: Packagers Duke it out over Athens

August 8, 2003 -- Two of our favorite tour operators, Gate 1 Travel and Go-Today.com, are competing to see which can offer the best trip to Athens this fall and winter, with the latter…

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A Man, a Plan, a Canal: Explore Panama with these Packages

August 1, 2003 -- While Panama is known primarily for its famous canal, the nation has much more to offer travelers than just its reputation as a key commerce point. Panama is home to…

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Win a Trip for Two to the British Virgin Islands!

Frommers.com & Bitter End Yacht Club are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Virgin Gorda! Register now to win this vacation!

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Your Caye to Savings: Scuba Dive, Hike and Kick Back in Belize on a Budget

July 28, 2003 -- Nestled in the northeastern tip of Central America, Belize is sometimes overlooked as a vacation destination. With Mexico to its north and the always-popular Caribbean…

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Double Header: Two-City Packages Way South of the Border

July 28, 2003 -- If you've ever gone (or wanted to go) on a South American vacation, two of the first "must-go" spots you'd certainly select would be Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: SeaDream Yacht Club

A new Frommers.com newsletter feature, the Cruise Spotlight will showcase a different cruise line each month, from ultra-luxe to ultra-adventurous and everything between, all with…

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Second-Helpings: US Virgin Islands Extend Their "Summer Bucket of Savings"

July 23, 2003 -- We have "our" Virgin Islands, and then there's "their" Virgin Islands, and travelers often like one grouping better than the other. Our Virgins (the US Virgin Islands)…

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The Longer You Stay, the Less You Pay for Luxury in Palm Beach

July 21, 2003 -- Just about everyone loves warm weather and the beach, no matter the season, and if luxury is also an important factor in your planning, take heart, places like the…

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More Fun than a Pineapple Under the Sea: Cartoon-themed Events for Tykes at Wyndham Resorts

July 18, 2003 -- SpongeBob SquarePants, the yellow sea sponge who lives in a pineapple, is a big hit with both children and grown-ups. And now that the swanky Wyndham hotel chain is…

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Alyson in Traveland: Active Tours for the GLBT Set

July 18, 2003 -- Alyson Adventures, which specializes in active tours for gay men and lesbians, has over a dozen trips this summer and fall at prices ranging from as low as $995 to a…

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Latin Lowdown: All-Inclusives in Mexico and Panama Reduce Rates

July 16, 2003 -- This time of year, the temperatures rise and the prices drop throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Case in point: all-inclusive Avalon Resorts are…

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Cruise News: Stay in "Cruise Control" with the Latest on Ships, Routes and More

Costa Cruises cracks the champagne on its newest fleet member, the CostaMediterranea; Holland America follows Carnival's lead and adds new Caribbean cruise routes from historic…

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Free Upgrades on Carnival, Costa, and Holland America, Plus Current Affordable Cruises

July 11, 2003 -- Carnival, Costa, and Holland America are all offering upgrades to balcony cabins when you book a regular outside cabin. Carnival's deal (800/819-3902,…

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Better than Ladies' Night: Club Med Lets Ladies Fly Free & Other Offers

July 9, 2003 -- Club Med is loosening up a bit, offering more deals to the general public, and behaving less like an exclusive club than it used to pretend to be. Among their many new…

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Born to Be Wild: Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family

May 11, 2003 -- One of the best bonding experiences a family can enjoy is a group outing in Mother Nature. A non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, the Wilderness Inquiry has…

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Regional Reductions Galore: Bargain Asian Vacations Extended

July 2, 2003 -- With SARS declared all but dead in Asia by both the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control, the stampede to the world's most exotic continent…

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Coral Corral: It's a Roundup of Savings on the High Seas

July 2, 2003 -- In addition to what the cruise consolidators below are offering, Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) has announced its 2004 Value Collection, offering up to 50%…

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Cruise News: We're Coming into Port with the Latest on New Ships, New Routes and More

Carnival and Princess expand their lines; Oceania cracks the bubbly on a new boat; Royal Caribbean sets its sight on the biggest ship ever; the Norway is towed in for repairs and…

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Fineliving.com's Summer Beach House Giveaway!

Spend an idyllic family vacation you'll never forget on your own private island! The beach house on Fisherman Is. off the coast of Maine is beautifully furnished & completely…

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Hawaiian Madness: Aston Offers Great Deal to Waikiki

June 25,2003 -- It's madness, say the sponsors, complete madness. Call it what you will, it's a good deal, because you get a fourth night free for every three you stay. This is your…

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Every Night is Ladies' Night With This Club Med Discount

June 23, 2003 -- Is Cancun lacking in women -- or is Club Med trying to reward American women for triumphing over the trials of their lives? That's what we started wondering when we…

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Aussie Travelogue: Lowdown on Down Under Sydney

What to see, what to do and how to save: We've got the 411 on Oz from the irreverent and informative Johnny Jet.

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Rio Big Savings For Trips to Brazil

June 23, 2003 -- There's one country where the US dollar still stands proud: Brazil. Our currency has gained 23% against the Brazilian Real (R$) in the past year, making dining,…