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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…

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The Boons of London in June: What's Doing Across the Pond

May 28, 2003 -- Really old folks in London used to live by dates of The Season, basically corresponding to when the royal family was in town. That tradition is long since gone, but the…

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WHO Lifts Hong Kong & Guangdong SARS Travel Advisory

In a sure sign that the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) epidemic is abating, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday lifted its travel advisories against Hong Kong and…

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Disney Does Discounts: We're Not Kidding, The "Empire that Wouldn't" Finally Cuts Its Prices

May 23, 2003 -- This never happens. Who would have thought that mighty Mouse, Disney, would be offering deals? Quite simply, times are financially perilous, and even the folks in…

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Take a Bud for a Buck: Tour Company Offers $1 Companion Fares for Packages to Europe

May 19, 2003 -- Trafalgar Tours, a long-established tour operator specializing in Europe, has teamed up with leading airlines to offer "Europe for a Buck". This is a $1 companion…

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Formal Russian Dressing: White Nights Festival Celebrates the Arts in St. Petersburg

May 19, 2003 -- Occasionally, a travel experience comes along that is downright expensive, but if it's splendid enough, we're willing to ignore the steep price and recommend you give…

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France Wants You to Feel the Amour by Lowering the Price on Just About Everything

May 19, 2003 -- France loves you -- and wants you to come back.The recent political disagreements between the US and France have led US tourists to think they're not welcome in France,…

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The Second City Gives 'Em the Ol Razzle Dazzle with Free Summer Festivals, Cut-Rate Rooms and More

May 14, 2003 -- Blowing hard on its own trumpet, Chicago (the city) is taking every advantage of the ongoing popularity of Chicago (the movie musical), hitting positive notes with a…

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The Eternal City is Temporarily Cheap: Six Nights' Air and Hotel from $499 -- Plus, London on the Low, Low Down from $369

May 14, 2003 -- Wintertime travel to Rome just went on sale, and, Chef Boyardee, what a sale it is! For east coast departures out of Boston, New York, Newark and Philadelphia prices…

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Budget Biking All Across the U.S.

Bikers of the world, unite! With Adventure Cycling Association, you have nothing to lose but, possibly, your breath. Especially if you sign up for their 77-day Lewis & Clark…

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Be It Hawaiian Island or Canadian Mainland, Affordable Packages Will Get You There

May 9, 2003 -- United Vacations, the vacation packager linked to United Airlines (though a separate business entity and not part of the recent bankruptcy filing), has brewed up a nice…

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Economical European Packages: Friends Fly Free Promo Helps Keep Those Costs Down

May 7, 2003 -- If you book by June 6, 2003, you can take your friend along with comped airfare when you buy a vacation package to Europe for travel now through early fall. This deal's…