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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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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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Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide (Europe Edition)
by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
In response to reader requests, we decided to put together a chart detailing fees for trips to and around Europe.
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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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Ten New Routes That May Make International Travel Easier
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Traveling this summer or fall? You have some new options. Many airlines will soon be offering fights to destinations you may have overlooked in the past.
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Finagle a Free or Low-Cost Stopover Visit on Your Next Flight
by Ed Perkins
Paris for a day? Sure. Hong Kong for two nights? Why not? You could always pay for a multi-stop trip, but why not visit that connecting city on the airline's dime instead?
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Is Premium Economy Worth the Cost?
by Ed Perkins
The pricing on most premium economy seating seems out of kilter with reality. Is it worth the cost for average travelers? Ed Perkins does the math.
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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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Where in the World Can You Go for $1,000?
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The traveling troubadour tackles a birthday vacation, kayaking for a non-enthusiast, and a memorable journey to France. Plus, the Deal Detective's identity is revealed at last!
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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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Pssst, wanna trade frequent flyer miles?
by Tim Winship
Trade your American miles for someone else's Midwest miles? Now you can. But you'll pay a steep price for the privilege.
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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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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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Same flight, but four different prices
by Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Last week I booked summer travel arrangements for a trip to Iceland. I checked each of the three major online agencies (Orbitz, Expedia, and Travelocity) and the airline itself (Icelandair) and got four very different prices for the same flight. Here are the details.
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Give the gift of travel for as little as $10 to $25
by Anne Banas, SmarterTravel.com Staff
So, you have a traveler on your list and don't know what to get for him or her. Allow us to step in to save you from a holiday frenzy by compiling a few ideas, most of which won't cost you more than a few bucks. Plus, you won't have to set foot inside a mall.
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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.
