http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation/?source=rss_vacation SmarterTravel.com is your source for comprehensive coverage of air-and-hotel vacation packages from all of the major providers. We also offer advice on when to book and how to find the best prices. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:17:07 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:17:07 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/celebrate-the-fall-of-the-wall-in-berlin.html?id=3786415&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:14 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/venice-italy-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786611&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:52 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/switzerland-by-rail-starting.html?id=3786554&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:24 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/amsterdam-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786513&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:49 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/six-night-irish-castle-vacations-starting.html?id=3786439&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:01 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/florence-and-rome-six-night-vacations.html?id=3802172&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:31 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/ten-great-europe-vacation-deals-available-right-now.html?id=3709305&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:52 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/prague-and-budapest-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786918&source=rss_vacation vacation Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:44 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/aruba-eight-night-vacation-packages.html?id=3833463&source=rss_vacation vacation Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:31:50 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/scotland-eight-night-vacation-packages.html?id=3833117&source=rss_vacation vacation Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:31:32 -0500 Walt Disney World is offering three free nights and park tickets when you book a four-night package at a Walt Disney World Resort. http://www.smartertravel.com/hotel/get-three-free-nights-at-walt-disney-world.html?id=2767630&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:51:35 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/bahamas-five-night-all-inclusive-vacations.html?id=3835346&source=rss_vacation vacation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:03 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/belgium-10-night-vacation-packages.html?id=3805586&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:11:24 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/barcelona-and-ibiza-six-night-vacations.html?id=3804888&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:11:02 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/australia-spring-vacations-starting.html?id=3784734&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:58:10 -0500 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'. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/london-six-night-vacation-packages-start.html?id=3788041&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:57:21 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/athens-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786808&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:56:21 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/paris-and-the-loire-valley-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786382&source=rss_vacation vacation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:56:02 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/scandinavia-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786493&source=rss_vacation vacation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:57:42 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/poland-six-night-vacations.html?id=3786648&source=rss_vacation vacation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:55:24 -0500 San Francisco—a vacation here can offer fine dining, getaways to the nearby wine country, art and culture, and more. Three-night vacations this November start at $143. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/san-francisco-three-night-vacations-from-180.html?id=3186465&source=rss_vacation vacation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:07 -0500 Find out which provider has the best prices to Costa Rica. Seven-night airfare-and-hotel vacation packages start at $419 with departures from New York. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/costa-rica-seven-night-vacations-from-705.html?id=1651469&source=rss_vacation vacation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:44 -0500 Three-night Miami vacations this November start at $211 from New York, with other affordable options nationwide. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/miami-three-night-vacations-from-208.html?id=1621205&source=rss_vacation vacation Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:24 -0500 Several providers are offering deals for October trips to San Diego. Four-night packages for travel in August start at $179. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/san-diego-four-night-vacations-from-227.html?id=1633859&source=rss_vacation vacation Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:28:33 -0400 Several online providers are offering discounted hotel-and-air packages to Las Vegas for October, with departures from Los Angeles starting at $135. http://www.smartertravel.com/vacation-package/las-vegas-two-night-vacations-from-118.html?id=2308775&source=rss_vacation vacation Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:28:08 -0400