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September Weekend Getaways From $99/Night
Fall tends to bring affordable travel deals in abundance, and this year is no exception. Leisure travel providers offer promotions to entice travelers to visit, starting at $99 per night.
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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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Orlando Reader Experts Share Their Secrets
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Planning on visiting the theme parks? We asked readers to share their Orlando travel-planning strategies, and culled the best tips from the bunch to help you plan your next trip.
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Jamaica Vacations From $395, Plus Aruba, Costa Rica, More*
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a reader plan a worry-free vacation to Jamaica and other beach-friendly destinations where deals abound.
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Big Apple Stays From $17 Per Night
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps plan a birthday bash in New York City by offering tips on how to save on places to stay.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Summer 2009
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Although the economy hasn't improved much since the spring edition of this series, this summer will bring hot deals to destinations with hot weather. If you're a beach lover, you're in luck!
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United, US Airways Put Frequent Flyer Awards on Sale
by Tim Winship
New award discounts from United and US Airways are disappointingly modest, especially given the global slowdown in travel.
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Carnival's Last-Minute Travel Deals From $289
Carnival Cruise Lines' website lists cruises with prices starting at $289, mostly for departures within the next few weeks.
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Ten Great 'Wave Season' Cruise Deals From $139
by Patricia Magaña, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The economy may be sinking, but a wave of new deals could enable you to get your feet wet with a cruise vacation. This year, the deals are even more plentiful than usual.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Spring 2009
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Times are tough, so a vacation may not be at the top of your list this spring. But, if you're willing to travel during the off-peak season, you'll find some good deals for travel within the U.S. and abroad.
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New Hyatt Offer May Be the First of Many 2009 Promotions
by Tim Winship
Still waiting for a flood of bonus promotions to prop up the sagging demand for travel? With the latest offer from Hyatt, the wait may be ending.
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Europe's Castles and Culture on a Fairy Tale Budget
by The Deal Detective, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The Deal Detective helps a couple plan the trip of a lifetime in Germany and Switzerland. Plus, submit your own travel question!
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Snowbirds Flock to Hot Deals in Florida
by Anne Banas, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Many Florida destinations like Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando have slashed prices for early winter travel. Escape the cold with trips totaling between $250 and $400.
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When Is the Best Time to Cruise?
by Christine Koubek and Carolyn Spencer Brown, Cruise Critic
Our friends at Cruise Critic tackle the cruise question to end all cruise questions, one destination at a time. But as you'll see, neither questions nor the answers are as simple as they seem.
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The Top Five Award Destinations for November
by Tim Winship
This month's best bets for frequent flyer award travel include Hawaii, Grand Cayman, Italy, Mexico, and Tokyo.
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A Fall Getaway When the Kids Are Too Little for School
by Eileen Ogintz
You can grab a bargain this fall, especially right now, as the travel industry trots out an array of deals with plenty of extras thrown in.
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See Explosions of Fall Color for Less in Six Unlikely Places
by Kate Hamman, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Though New England may be undisputed as the place for fall foliage viewing, several other states around the country put on a colorful display not to be missed.
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Shoulder and Low Seasons in Europe More Expensive
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Fuel surcharges will hit Europe travelers especially hard, even in the low season. Experts at Best Fares and Farecast have highlighted some steep year-over-year increases.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Fall
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
This summer has been tough for the travel industry. But fall brings great weather and good prices to these five destinations close to home and far away.
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Post-Labor Day Savings at the Beach
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Who says you can't visit the beach after Labor Day? You'll find plenty of deals as summer winds down and the kids head back to school (and you'll have the place all to yourself).
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Ten Tips for Saving Money in Europe This Summer
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Looking forward to your summer trip to Europe but can't shake the dread of high prices? Here are ten tips for cutting expenses without sacrificing your vacation experience.
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Beat the Beach Crowds to Ogunquit, Maine, and Save a Bundle
by Anne Banas, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Tired of fighting for parking and a tiny patch of sand? Come to Ogunquit in late May or early June, when you can have more of it to yourself and pay less than $500.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Summer
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Hot-weather locales top our list of the best destinations for summer. If you don't mind a little heat and humidity, you can easily save hundreds of dollars on your vacation.
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Ride the Shoulder Season and Save Big in Bermuda
by Anne Banas, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Closer to Nantucket than the Caribbean, Bermuda can be a viable getaway destination from the U.S. You can visit this infamously pricey British territory for under $500.
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Top Five Off-Peak Destinations For Spring
by Jessica Labrencis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Save a bundle this spring by foregoing typical spring-break spots. Hawaii, San Antonio, Seattle, Oaxaca, and Toronto make up this year's top picks.
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More sticker shock for Europe travelers this year
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Airfare for spring trips is significantly more expensive than last year, and high fuel costs and increased passenger demand are the culprits.
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Spring transatlantic cruise bargains
by Ed Perkins
Despite increased prices everywhere, you can still find cruise cabins for under $50 per person per day. Among the cheapest options are one-way transatlantic repositioning cruises.
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Travel on the cheap during holiday shoulder season
by Erin Liszewski, SmarterTravel.com Staff
It may already be too late to snag a cheap flight for Thanksgiving, but deals are plentiful for the "holiday shoulder season" between late November and early December.
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It's called shoulder season for a reason
by Erica Silverstein, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Cruising in the shoulder season can be a bargain, but you're also taking a chance with the weather. Our cruise editor learned this the hard way.
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Skip the turkey and spend Thanksgiving in Europe
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
If you're willing to skip out on turkey and trimmings, you'll be able to travel to (and feast in) Europe for less over Thanksgiving week.
