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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…

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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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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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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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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%…