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Trippin' Old School: Study World Classics in Canada, Ancient Lit in Rome

April 12, 2004 -- Of the many learning vacations out there, one of our favorites has long been the Classical Pursuits program conducted by Ann Kirkland on the campus of the University…

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Wacky China Packages Throw in Quirky Perks

April 9, 2004 -- The East in general and China in particular likes to imagine its "exotic" qualities will attract foreign visitors, but sophisticated travelers no longer dream of just…

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No-Snow Ski Resorts Make for Cheaper Summer Days

April 7, 2004 -- At a posh restaurant in Stowe, Vermont recently, the owner told me his busiest month was August, not in winter, when some skiers may not wander far from their digs…

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Ranches for Dudes, Pardners & Young'ns

April 7, 2004 -- One of the fastest growing sectors of the travel market is that for family vacations to dude ranches where the kids can run far, fast and all the time, if they feel…

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Help the Kids Pitch a Tent, Not a Fit, with Outdoorsy Family Adventures

April 5, 2004 - If you have any hopes of locking in a summertime reservation for a campground, dude ranch or other outdoorsy spot, the time is now upon us. Such a trip makes the ideal…

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Row, Paddle or Race: Float Your Boat Down American Rivers

March 31, 2004 -- White water rafting isn't just for the hale and hearty any longer, though the rougher rides are more fun for people in the pink, as the Brits would say.One of our…

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Stowe, VT Gives Cancer Survivors a "Weekend of Hope"

This resort village offers a weekend of seminars, scenery and camaraderie exclusively for cancer patients and their families, with lodging and some transportation provided free.

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Hotel Notes From All Over

March 17, 2004 -- Hotels the world over keep coming up with different promotions, and they flood into our office daily. Occasionally, a trend or topic emerges that helps us shape our…

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Best Hotels Bets in Disney World and Orlando with the Family

As an ultimate family vacation haven, Disney World mastered the art of accommodations for young and 'young at heart.' Our bets will show you just how many choices there are.

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Cheaper By the Sevens: Bigger Savings on Longer Hotel Stays

March 15, 2004 -- If you're one of those people who can afford to stay in a hotel for a week or more (through luck, hard work, inheritance or whatever), you already know, of course,…

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From West to East, Reserve Early for Parks to Pay the Least

March 12, 2004 -- We briefly reported Wednesday that the National Parks Service was starting a more robust promotion for summer travel. Travelers will be wise to book as soon as…

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Fore! Score and Several Continents: Golf Vacations Go Global

March 10, 2004 -- Once considered a sport fitting only for the rich and their pocketbooks, golf is now available to nearly everyone -- and we're not talking just public courses,…

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Gearing Up for a Summery Outdoors

March 10, 2004 -- The National Parks System isn't content with a study that shows nearly 40% of US adults have visited such a park in the past five years, 93% of them saying they were…

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Early Birds Get the Rooms in Our National Parks

February 16, 2004 -- Although America's national parks didn't yet exceed pre 9/11 numbers last year, there were still plenty of times when would-be visitors couldn't find…

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Smooth Skiing in the Rockies

January 28, 2004 -- The snow piles up out in the Rockies - Utah reports more than 20 feet so far this season!. Like the snow, prices keep coming down as well, as there are a lot of…

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Oh, Give Me a Home Where the Cartoon Characters Roam

January 23, 2004 -- If the idea of living in homes named Cinderella's Castle, Alice's Wonderland, or even Pooh's Playhouse isn't too saccharine for you, then look to Loyalty USA for…

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Winter's Here in Full-Force: Embrace These Snowy Bargains

January 16, 2004 -- There's a goodly amount of snow on the slopes and trails across country right now, making the time ripe for booking a winter weekend, be it sporty or relaxed. We've…

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A Second Helping of Valentine Vacations

January 14, 2004 -- Only one month from today is V-Day, so look lively if you want to have something really neat to give your loved one -- the good deals go fast. And today we have a…

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Value Vietnam: Long Trips, Low Prices Include Air, Hotels and Tours

January 14, 2004 -- Interest in Vietnam continues to grow, the more adventurous many travelers become. It remains inexpensive with hopeful populace known for its surprisingly kind…

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Bring the Brood: We Scope Some Family-Friendly Spanish Hotels

Seville, Spain -- Bringing kids abroad can be tough -- especially when you have more than a few. As we've been wandering through Spain, though, we've come upon several hotels that are…

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No Reason to Miss Low Season Savings in NYC and DC

January 7, 2004 -- The ball has dropped in Times Square, Congress is currently in recess, and the crowds have dispersed. Now's the time to hit either spot as hotels in both cities…

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Paris-imonius Packages! Air and Hotel from $379

December 24, 2003 - We've said it before and we'll say it again, off-season travel equals great savings for you. Our proof? We present you with exhibit A: several offers to the City of…

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Parallel Destinies: Take a Ride Alongside the Biggest Event on Two Wheels in France

December 22, 2003 -- Lance Armstrong will be trying for an unprecedented sixth win in the 2004 Tour de France. You can tour along the very same routes during the event, on one of…

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Mouse House: A New Affordable Disney Resort and Orlando Themepark Packages

Updated December 19, 2003 -- If you like togetherness, you'll fall in love with Walt Disney World Resort's newest hotel, all 2,880 rooms of it. Called the Pop Century Resort, this…

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Greetings, Stranger! Local Denizens of Cities Around the World Volunteer Their Time to Take You on Free Personal Tours of Their Hometowns

Updated December 19, 2003 -- New York gets richer and more complex the deeper you go; it's 350 years of history piled onto residents of 200 countries, blended and boiled together until…