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Travel Right After the Holidays for a Great Deal
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
If you have any flexibility in your schedule, you'll want to consider planning a trip immediately after the holidays to take advantage of low travel periods and great bargains. The weeks after Thanksgiving and New Year's are especially affordable.
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Iceland Express Comes to New York
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Next summer, travelers will have a new and potentially cheaper option when traveling to Iceland and the rest of Europe.
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New Icelandair Service Connects Seattle and Europe
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Icelandair announced that Seattle will be its first West Coast departure point. Alaska Air will provide connections to more U.S. cities.
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Eight Places Where Your Money Goes Further
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Balancing a limited budget and scary economic times with good old wanderlust is no easy task. But favorable exchange rates are making destinations more affordable again.
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Icelandair Cuts Prices, Adds New Destinations
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The carrier is adding two new European destinations to its route map, and slashing fuel surcharges across the board.
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Hot and Cold Christmas Deals
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Some like it hot, some like it cold. We've found deals for both! In the second part of our holiday travel spotlight, wishes come true with trips to Iceland and Costa Rica.
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Top Five Bargain Destinations for Fall 2008
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Choose your destinations wisely and you'll find that this fall really is a good time to travel, even if you don't have much to spend.
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Grand Canyon: Tips and Tricks for a Better Vacation
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Skip the crowds, and the stress, with these fool-proof tips for planning your Grand Canyon trip. Plus, make your dollar go 20 percent further in Europe!
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Ten Amazing Adventure Lodges With a Green Conscience
by Molly Feltner, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The idea of staying at an "eco" lodge may conjure up visions of mosquitoes and beds made of recycled corn husks. But the truth is, there are now many lodges offering comfort, adventure, and a truly "green" experience.
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Five bargain winter city escapes
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
If you're not set on jetting off to a Caribbean beach this winter, a city getaway can be a great alternative. Many cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe are a better value for travelers during the low season, offering both discounted hotel prices and fun winter events.
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Thirteen days of freebies from Icelandair
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Icelandair will be giving away some holiday freebies beginning this weekend.
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Islands of adventure: 10 great trips that go beyond the beach
by Molly Feltner, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Whether you're interesting in kayaking, hiking, diving, experiencing indigenous cultures, or trying something totally new, there's an island adventure out there that's perfect for you.
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Thanksgiving in Turkey and other European destinations
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Spending Thanksgiving in Europe can enable you to see some of the Continent's capital cities at a fraction of standard prices. Providers have put together quick getaways featuring airfare, accommodations, and breakfast.
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Icelandair to increase East Coast flights but drop San Francisco
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The airline announced its spring schedule, which features new destinations and increased flights from cities it already serves.
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Iceland: Tolkien-esque Adventure in the 'Land of Fire and Ice'
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Iceland has a magical quality to it, as if it has been plucked from the imagination and placed between Europe and North America to be a playground for the adventurous traveler.
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Top destinations past and future
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Last week, Orbitz published two lists about destinations, the first looking back at the most popular destinations of the last five years, and the second of "locations that should be on everyone's must see list" in the next five years.
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Five places you've never been (but can't afford to miss)
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
From otherworldly moonscape in the world's driest desert to a hiker's paradise at eye level with the clouds, here are five places you've never been—but can't afford to miss.
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Exciting alternative spring break destinations
by Mary Fuller
Sick of the beach? Instead, use that precious week of freedom to explore the rest of the world. Here are three destinations that offer interesting sights, culture, restaurants, and nightlife to rival Daytona or South Padre.
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Top five off-peak destinations for winter 2003/2004
by Molly Feltner, SmarterTravel.com Staff
A low-season winter vacation can mean rock-bottom prices and the chance to experience a place as few other visitors do. Find out which destinations we've chosen as our top five for winter travel.
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Getaway to Reykjavik, a land of fire and ice at a fair price
by Anne Banas, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Reykjavik is becoming a hotspot for American travelers who don't want to cross the Atlantic but who do want a short Euro-style getaway. If you don't mind the cold weather, visit in the off-season when you can go for under $500.
