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Six London Nights With Virgin Atlantic, From $879 if You Act Quickly

With spaces still left on some of its "Summer Fling" packages, Virgin Vacations has reduced the price by $130 for travel through August 31 of this year, but you must make your purchase…

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Weeklong Nearly All-Inclusive Christmas Market Tours in Germany and Austria

Here's a great idea! Why not buy your Christmas gifts in the Old World this year? The low prices being charged by Ski Europe for six-night packages to Austria and Germany are like a…

Article / Local Experiences

Musical Dresden, Confidence & Buildings Restored

You'll find year round concerts, operas and other live performances in this part of Saxony.

Article / Family & Kids

Tips from the Publisher: Vacation Days in America

Americans get the shaft when it comes to vacation days.

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Cool Savings on Three-Day Getaways in Cooler Canada

The heat wave in most of the U.S. during July has caused some fuddled thinking now and then, but if you keep a clear head, you can remember that Canada is ALWAYS cooler than the 48…

Article / Hotels

Dream Apartments in Paris, 30% Off

People love to talk about their dreams, but hardly anyone ever listens. You can brag about your dream apartment in Paris, though, because you can tell friends you got it for 30% less…

Article / Air Travel

ATA Reduces Summer Airfares a Little for Regular Roundtrips, A LOT for Flying Seniors

In light of the many major airlines (American, Delta, Northwest, and USAir) that dropped their senior discounts over the last few weeks, Indianapolis-based ATA has stepped up to the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Companion Flies Free on these Down Under Packages

If you've a hankering for visiting Australia or New Zealand, you can save a bundle by taking an escorted vacation with ATS South Pacific Vacations. They've just come out with an offer…

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You Won't Feel Jaded by This Gem of Deal: Air/Hotel in China from $599

Steadily working it's way up the most popular list, Beijing is chock full of wonder and history--think the Great Wall, think the Forbidden City, think the 2008 Summer Olympic…

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Taste Ireland This Fall, From $698

You've had your summer vacation already, or you're thinking of waiting until fall, toughing out the hot weather the better to savor the colorful ambience of autumn, perhaps even the…

Article / Hotels

Tips from the Publisher: Hotel Guest Habits

A recent poll pulls back the sheets and uncovers the behaviors and attitudes of hotel visitors.

Article / Road Trips

In the Heartland: An Ohio Road Trip by RV, Part I

In this first of a two-part series, husband-and-wife travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater focus on some handy tips, cover an extensive route through southern Ohio and…

Article / Family & Kids

Tips from the Publisher: Grand Deal to the Grand Canyon

I just received information from Xanterra Parks and Resorts, operator of the lodges in Grand Canyon National Park, and wanted to share the good news with you.Xanterra is offering a…

Article / Air Travel

A Look at the Budget Airlines

The big six airlines may dominate the marketplace, but the smaller, no-frills carriers are giving the biggies a run for their money. Here are the standouts for budget flights.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Have a Happy Holi-lei on Hawaiian Cruises--with the Added Gift of Free Airfare

GalaxSeas Cruises has wrapped up two cruise packages with comped airfare from select markets--just in time for Christmas and New Year's, so you can make this your present to yourself.…

Article / Family & Kids

Callaway Celebrates 50 Years & Summer, Too

High on any list of the South's most beautiful gardens is Callaway, in Pine Mountain Georgia, which is adding to its allure this year by running a Summer Celebration Special. From now…

Article / Road Trips

On the Road to Hershey, With a Kiss

Bob Fisher takes you to the town that chocolate built, plus a visit to nearby Harrisburg.

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The British Are Coming, And They're Number One!

Great Britain ranks first as this year's most popular destination for European tours and vacation packages, with Italy and France behind in second and third place, respectively. So…

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Petrabax is Back with a Summer Tour, Viva Madrid!

Petrabax, supplier of inexpensive tours to the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco, is back, this time with a $799 summer bargain to Madrid. The package includes airfare from New York and…

Article / Road Trips

Doing Delft, Quiet & Pretty to a Fault

There's more than just blue and white china in this (double) Dutch treat of a town.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

More Bangkok for your Buck: Circling Thailand at $83 a Day Gets You Airfare, Room, Transfers, Tours and More

Earlier this year, I wrote in this space about an 18-day tour to Thailand costing from just $1,560 per person (sharing a double room), air inclusive. Now Grand Circle has come in with…

Article / Hotels

Last Chance This Year to Play London's Palace and Parliament

In only two months of the year can foreigners get in to see the Houses of Parliament, though British citizens can arrange to go anytime. Those months are August and September, which…

Article / Air Travel

Southwest Air Brings a Bevy of Bargains to the Summer Travel Table For the Midwest, California and Florida

It's no secret that off-peak flying costs less, and Southwest's current deals stay true to form for their system wide sale. They're also offering discounted fares for anytime of the…

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Attention All Fliers! New Consumer Hotline for Federal Airport Screening and Security

David Lytle gives you the skinny on a new federal hotline to handle your questions and complaints.

Article / Cruise

Now It's Istanbul (not Constantinople): All-Inclusive from $699

There is something about Turkey that is infinitely irresistible, with its gorgeous blend of ancient tradition, exotic history, modern outlook--and affordability. So it's no wonder that…