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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Winter 2009/2010
by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
While many winter travelers head to the beach or to popular ski resorts, savvy tourists can take advantage of fewer crowds and off-peak deals for fabulous vacations.
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Three Affordable European Vacations for Spring
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a reader plan a homecoming vacation for her husband returning from Afghanistan. Destinations include Berlin, Prague, and Venice.
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Top Five Bargain Destinations for Winter 2009/2010
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Whether winter calls for sun or snow in your book, the deals are out there to put a vacation on your horizon. Destinations fighting the recession funk are offering plenty of winter deals.
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Where Should You Go for Thanksgiving This Year?
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Thanksgiving is a distinctly American tradition, yet savvy travelers know that the late November holiday week is a perfect excuse to head to Europe. Take our quiz to discover which city you should visit this year.
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Ireland by Bus or Car
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective weighs the pluses and minuses of an escorted tour versus an independent vacation.
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How Can I Find the Right Tour Operator?
by Ed Perkins
A good tour operator is important, and hard to find. Ed Perkins offers tips for sifting through the options and choosing the one that's best for you.
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Early Birds Will Get the Best Family Vacation Deals Next Year
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Not sure if a vacation is within your budget for next year? A host of possibilities are available on the cheap, and you may be pleasantly surprised with what's affordable in early 2010.
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Expedia Eliminates Phone Booking Fees
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Customers can now book with a real person, for free! Will Expedia's competitors in the online travel agency business follow suit?
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Paris on the Cheap
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a reader see the City of Light for less this winter by helping her determine when to go and where to stay.
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See the Country by Train and Save Big
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a mom plan a getaway by train for her family. All aboard for ways to save and plan when riding the rails.
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Couples Retreat From $479 Per Person*
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Our savvy sleuth helps a reader plan a warm-weather getaway for three couples. Options include Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Plus, submit your own question!
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Thanksgiving Travel Deals Aplenty
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Discounts and travel packages in places like Mexico, Prague, and Florida make Thanksgiving travel a tasty alternative to heading home for the holidays.
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Go Tropical this Winter For Under $500
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a student on a college budget plan a tropical getaway this winter, and destinations include Hawaii and Mexico.
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Top 10 Fall Vacation Deals for Under $700
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective shakes down her sources to uncover the season's best fall offerings. Destinations include the Caribbean, Vienna, Italy, Hawaii, and more.
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Las Vegas For Under $250
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a reader plan for a big celebration in Sin City, while also examining the difference in weekday versus weekend prices.
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Paris, Bahamas, or Hawaii for Under $1,000
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a reader plan a birthday getaway to three great destinations at off-the-charts low prices. Plus, submit your own question for our savvy sleuth.
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Five Amazing Vacations for Under $1,500
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective is given free rein to find a vacation anywhere in the world, and she delivers with deals in Fiji, Bali, Munich, the Greek Islands, and more.
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Scotland or Ireland for Under $1,000
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a mother and daughter reunite, and shares a little trick for determining the best value when choosing a package versus an a-la-carte vacation.
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Opt Out to Avoid Extra Fees and Unwanted Services
by Ed Perkins
Do you notice those pre-checked boxes that sell you additional services? Ed Perkins explains what you might be wasting money on with these opt-out scams.
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Thanksgiving Vacations Starting at $323 Per Person
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
This week, our Deal Detective uncovers something we can all be thankful for: low prices on a tropical Thanksgiving getaway.
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Top Five Bargain Destinations for Fall 2009
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Bargains aren't going into hibernation this fall, and neither should you. Find great deals on tropical jaunts, fall foliage adventures, and European outings.
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Prague and Vienna on a Budget
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective uncovers the best deals to Austria and the Czech Republic.
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Finding Great Fall Hotel Deals
by Ed Perkins
Fall is typicaly the slowest travel season of the year, and savvy travelers can take advantage of lower prices. Ed Perkins lists tips for finding hotel deals to popular destinations.
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Top Five Vacation Deals Under $600
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
This week, the Deal Detective reveals discounts to popular destinations like Ireland, Mexico, Las Vegas, New York, and the Caribbean.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Fall 2009
by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
When the temperature cools down, the savings heat up in off-season destinations. Whether you're looking for something far-flung or close to home, autumn brings savings to popular spots.
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A Girls' Getaway For Less Than $500
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps put together a girls' getaway based on specific criteria, and shows you how to plan one yourself.
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A Bit of Adventure for Under $700
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps plan a milestone birthday on a limited budget to places like Budapest and Costa Rica.
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Three Weeks in Australia for Under $5,000
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps plan a vacation for two Down Under, including flights, lodging, and food.
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New England Weekend Escapes Under $300
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps plan a romantic getaway from Boston to three seaside towns for less than $300.
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Major Discounts Make Mexico a Bargain
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Free airfare, room rates from $55, and free nights in popular beach destinations like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta make Mexico a value destination standout.
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Five Ways to Celebrate Your Independence in Style
by Kate Hamman, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Go solo this summer by taking a class, a tour, or a hike.
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Ten Cheap Spring Europe Vacations
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Our picks for the top Europe vacations of the year include old standbys such as Paris, Rome, and London, plus unique trips to the Greek Isles, castles in Scotland, and a rail trip through Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague.
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Ten (Almost) Free Travel Deals
by Molly Feltner, SmarterTravel.com Staff
While you're unlikely to get an all-expenses-paid trip unless you win a game show, you can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel.
