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How Can I Make My Complaint Work Better?
by Ed Perkins
Too often our complaints fall on deaf ears. Ed Perkins offers tips for making yourself heard and your complaint noticed, and, most importantly, getting your problem fixed.
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Florence and Rome Six-Night Vacations From $899*
Mild weather is one of the many reasons why now is the perfect time to visit Rome and Florence. Visit the attractions and walk around both cities until you've seen it all without the burden of the summer sun bogging you down.
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Venice, Italy, Six-Night Vacations From $889*
Glide along the canals and get lost navigating the streets this winter in Venice. With mild temperatures, you can still afford to indulge in all the gelato you can handle.
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Switzerland by Rail Starting at $1,129*
With a four-night stay in Lucerne and a Swiss Pass, you have the option of kicking back and relaxing in town, or hitting the rails. See the Alps, take a day trip to Geneva, or just take in the scenery on a train ride.
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Amsterdam Six-Night Vacations From $639*
Home to Anne Frank's house and Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam is bursting with culture. Discover a peaceful urban setting as you walk or bike along the canals or visit the open-air markets.
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Six-Night Irish Castle Vacations Starting at $859*
Arrive in Dublin, leave from Shannon, and explore everywhere in between. When you're not on the road seeing the sights, you can kick up your feet in each of three castles. There's no better way to explore the country.
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Celebrate the Fall of the Wall in Berlin From $689*
With plenty of beer gardens to keep you warm, Berlin is the perfect place for history enthusiasts this winter. If shopping's more your thing, the KaDeWe will have you wishing there were more hours in a day to explore all its floors.
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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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Ten Great Europe Vacation Deals Available Right Now
With so many European destinations to visit, it's never easy deciding where to go, let alone finding the best deal. We've done half the work for you. Look no further for 10 of the fall's best vacations. The hardest part is choosing just one.
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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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Get Three Free Nights at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is offering three free nights and park tickets when you book a four-night package at a Walt Disney World Resort.
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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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Bahamas Five-Night All-Inclusive Vacations From $715*
This five-night, all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas leaves you with plenty of money in your budget that you can use for activities and souvenirs, or save towards a future vacation.
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Aruba Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $1,199*
This nine-day, eight-night trip to Aruba will have you soaking up enough sun to get you through the rest of the winter. With tons of extras, such as food and beverage credits, all you have to do is kick back in a lounge chair and relax.
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Scotland Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $820*
With this eight-night escapade around the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, you just might discover the Loch Ness Monster. Visit Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow with a five-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
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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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Belgium 10-Night Vacation Packages From $844*
Discover more than just great-tasting Belgian Waffles on this 10-day, eight-night escapade around Belgium. Visit Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges with a 10-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
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Barcelona and Ibiza Six-Night Vacations From $814*
Take in Barcelona's architecture, museums, and beaches before escaping to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza where nightlife dominates from sundown to sunrise. If nightlife's not your thing, you're sure to enjoy unwinding on the beach all day.
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London Six-Night Vacation Packages Start at $689*
This deal leaves plenty of spare cash in your pocket. With a sightseeing river cruise and tons of free museums like the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum, and the Tate, you can use your extra spending money for souvenirs at Harrods'.
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Prague and Budapest Six-Night Vacations From $849*
With castles, thermal springs, and enough museums to keep you occupied for days, Prague and Budapest are bursting with history and culture. Catch an opera, visit the Hungarian Crown Jewels, and see the giant metronome in Prague.
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Athens Six-Night Vacations From $899*
Mix culture and history with relaxation in Athens with visits to the Acropolis and, on mild days, the beaches. Though capital of Greece has tons of historic ruins, it's okay if you don't remember all that junior-high Greek mythology.
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Poland Six-Night Vacations From $551*
With prices so low, who cares if you have throw on an extra layer? Bundle up and save money with a winter trip to Poland. View the architecture in Krakow and Poland's capital, Warsaw and don't forget to eat some pierogies along the way.
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Scandinavia Six-Night Vacations From $827*
You won't get bored on this vacation! With three destinations, you're sure to have tons to see and do. See the capital cities of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden (Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm) and decide which one is your favorite.
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Paris and the Loire Valley Six-Night Vacations From $1,599*
This winter, experience Paris under a fresh coat of snow with Air France Holidays. Once you've seen the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and warmed up to a cup of coffee at the cafes, head to the vineyards and taste the fine wines in the Loire Valley.
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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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Australia Spring Vacations Starting at $1,299*
Skip spring cleaning and head to Australia instead! Australia.com and Travelscene are giving you the chance to bail on the chores with "One Week Walkabout" packages starting at $1,299. Explore Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
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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.
