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The Lost Discount of Troy? Exclusive: $100 Off Classic Turkey Tour This Winter

July 14, 2003 -- If you mention "Frommers.com Newsletter" before booking, you'll get $100 off the already low price of a classic winter tour to Turkey this year, a 14-day (12-night)…

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Buy Now and Save On New Advance Purchase Disney World Passes

July 14, 2003 -- Those nice folks who take such good care of Mickey Mouse down in Orlando have thought of a way for everyone to save money on tickets to their attractions -- buy them…

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Get Some "Satisfaction" in Toronto: Fly for Cheap, Stay for Cheaper and See The Rolling Stones for only $16

July 11, 2003 -- "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need" wails Mick Jagger. That song seems an appropriate tune for…

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Big Summer Discounts for Service People in the Big Apple

July 9, 2003 -- New York City in the summertime is awash with travelers (tourists, if you will), and bargains are hard to find. The Big Apple can be an expensive place for most people,…

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Get a Warm Feeling Inside: Fourth Night Free with this Sunny Deal to Orlando

July 7, 2003 -- If you like warm weather, Florida is the right place to be in summer. I know, having spent several years there. It's never as hot as it is in, say, Phoenix, and you're…

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The Bargains Just Keep on Coming: Four-City Asian Sojourn

July 7, 2003 -- Prices for travel packages to Asia have not yet begun to rise from the depths to which they plummeted during the spring, so it's still a great time to take advantage of…

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Stay in a House Near the Mouse: Orlando Area Lodgings Reduced for Our Readers Only

June 9, 2003 -- If you're planning a family trip to Disney World, Universal Studios or any of the central Florida theme parks, we've negotiated a sweet deal for you. Heck, it's good…

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Fly & Drive New Zealand's "Middle Earth"

June 30, 2003 -- Thanks to the filming of the Lord of the Rings there, New Zealand is now promoting itself as "Middle Earth," much as Salzburg has been pitching The Sound of Music for…

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Not Just for Romantic Weekends, the Kids Can Come, Too

June 27, 2003 -- One favored stereotype about Bed and Breakfast inns isthat they are just for romantic interludes like honeymoons and anniversaries. But they can also begreat fun for…

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Win an Annual Trip for 20 Years to Gorgeous British Columbia

June 25, 2003 -- You might have a chance to win an annual vacation for the next 20 years to British Columbia if you enter a contest from the province's tourism authority. The odds…

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Become Master of the Castle with Discounted Heritage Pass

June 25, 2003 -- Great Britain is sprinkled with castles, from the massive Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle to smaller villas, priories, abbeys and mansions. One of the advantages…

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For a Weekend Trip, Local Wineries Can Be Grape

You probably already know about California's world-renowned wine-growing regions, but all 50 states now offer their own varietal tipples -- and offer tours of beautiful local wineries.

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Lead the Family Dog to Water: Check out the Comprehensive and Free Colorado Directory

The Colorado Directory is the only statewide travel guide for that Rocky Mountain state where the information is gathered in person, on location by the publisher. Best of all, it's…

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The Play's the Thing: Secrets to Success for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and More

Edinburgh 'shuffles off its mortal coil' to become the theater capital of the world in August. Samantha Chapnick tells you what you need to know.

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Pond-hopping for Pennies: Europe Is still Cheap

June 18, 2003 -- The height of the European tourist season is in full swing, or at least it should be. Travel packagers continue to slash their prices, as Americans simply aren't…

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Another Getaway to BA: A Bargain-Priced Package to Argentina

June 18, 2003 -- Virgin Vacations, affiliated with Virgin Atlantic airlines, has its eyes on Argentina and is in a mood to tango. To get willing partners, they are offering six-night…

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Floridians, Cool Off This Summer With Cheap Air/Car Deal to Holland

June 18, 2003 -- Most cheap airfare deals to Europe leave from the Northeast, so we're always thrilled when we see a special for natives of other parts of the US. During the summer,…

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Bavarian Bargains: Pick A German City This Summer and Save

June 16, 2003 -- Two fine tour operators have recently become one, and to introduce their new wares to the public, prices have been cut to the bone. The combined Nordique…

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MTV Wants its Frommer's: Real World Paris Cast Prowls the City of Light to Create a New Guide

Frommer's Travel Guides and Frommers.com team up with MTV to create a new guidebook series starting with Paris -- and you can watch the whole thing.

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This Deal's No Two-fer, It's Something Better: Get a Whole Season at Universal Studios Hollywood for a One-Time Admission

June 13, 2002 -- As many Americans sit on their travel plans this summer, trying to figure out their budgets and how far they will go (literally), enterprising theme park owners are…

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Westin Peace: Get Free Nights for Longer Stays

June 11, 2003 -- If you book by June 30, 2003, you can get multiple free nights on a United Vacations trip at participating Westin hotels properties in the US, Canada and the…

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Give Thanks For Early Bargains for Winter Holiday Vacations: The Cheapest Starts from $399

June 11, 2003 -- You can start your thanksgiving celebrations right now, as far as Gate 1 Travel is concerned, with six European vacations beginning at $399, for instance, for a…

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The Early Bird Gets the Rome: Book Now for Fall and Winter Savings in the Eternal City

June 6, 2003 -- December may seem so far off that you don't really need to consider it yet, but those who do plan ahead can take advantage of some alluring offers for packages to…

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How Suite It Is: Summer Room Reductions Across the USA

June 4, 2003 -- Hotel chains are discounting rooms willy nilly and offering incentives to lure summer travelers to their brand of lodgings. Here's a rundown of the best current values…

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Boutique, So Chic! Families & Seniors Save with Two Kimpton Hotel Offers

May 30, 2003 -- The Kimpton Hotel group, based in San Francisco, operates 38 hotels and 34 restaurants across the US, and can be counted on to come up with money-saving deals to keep…