Thursday, February 14, 2008

A woman from Louisiana is taking her niece to Ireland in search of James Joyce's Dublin, Frank McCourt's Limerick, Irish-speaking areas, and a good punk rock show. read more

• The Verdict: How Was Your Trip?
• Secret Hotels of Donegal County
• Exploring Ireland by Camper Van
• Real Deals: Ireland Road Trip, $599

Our correspondent, seduction artist Bud Travel, demonstrates simple ways to add romance to any hotel room. read more

• The Anti-Valentine: Readers' Breakup Tales from the Road
• Expert Advice: How Couples Can Travel Without Killing Each Other
• Slide Show: 14 Romantic Hotels

The European Commission just proposed mandatory fingerprinting for all foreign visitors to most countries in the European Union. Americans and other visitors who don't need visas may have to touch fingerprint scanners on their way through immigration. Even though we still will not need to apply for visas, Americans may have to fill out a form online before departing for an EU country. GET THE DETAILS

• How to Effortlessly Maximize Your Vacation Fund
• American Idol Gets a Florida Home

Quiz: Think You Know New York City? Test your city smarts by taking our 12-question trivia quiz—each answer reveals a neat tip for your next visit…. Quit Lugging Your Luggage Life's easier when you ship bags ahead and souvenirs back home. Here are a few hypothetical situations…. Are You Bound for Beijing? Share your plans and opinions on the Beijing Olympics with other readers on our blog.

Complete our photo scramble, and you could be rewarded with a 12-day Australian Escape for two—in Sydney, Cairns, and Melbourne— from Monograms. read more

These tours—over 7, 12, or 16 nights—reveal the fast-paced cities, sacred sites, and charming backwaters of India, from Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in the north to Varanasi and Kochi in the south, from $1,995.
why it's a deal

• Trip Coach: Delhi, Agra, Kerala, Kochi
• Slide Show: How to Buy and Wrap a Sari
• True Bollywood Story: How to Become a Movie Extra

A five-night air/resort package for kicking back on this tiny island, split into Dutch and French sides, with unspoiled beaches and lively nightlife, from $719. why it's a deal

• Nonstop Caribbean: Fly Right to the Beach
• My Hometown: Aruba
• The Spirit of St. Lucia

Southwest is offering discounted air/hotel packages for Nevada's top destinations starting at $124. why it's a deal

• Confessions of a Casino Pit Boss
• How to Maximize Your Time in Vegas
• Call In Sick: A Long Weekend in Reno

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