Thursday, August 28, 2008

Booking a plane ticket or a rental car on U.S. companies' foreign websites can save you plenty of cash—but you have to get past a few obstacles first. read more

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Now here's a first! JetBlue is offering discounted tickets for flights in one direction on particular days. This offer is for truly footloose travelers. Fares are as low as $19 (Long Beach to Sacramento on September 16). Get details—and a sneak peek at JetBlue's new terminal at JFK. read post

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The Honduran capital's silver was mined long ago, but there are plenty of other treasures to be found. read more

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Act Fast to Book Vancouver 2010 Tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics go on sale this October… Deals: 3 Italy Packages, From $889 A DIY road trip based out of Rome, a chic hotel stay in Taormina with tours of Sicily, or a whirlwind trip to Florence, Venice, and Rome… Fliers Lose 12,000 Laptops a Week? We're skeptical—join the debate on our blog about a much-reported study's fuzzy math.

It used to be that if you wanted to give money to charity, you simply sent a check. Nowadays, people are traveling abroad to see their donations in action. read more

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A scenic train ride to the national park, a bus tour of the canyon's South Rim, some meals, and three nights split between the park and the historic town of Williams, Ariz., from $270. why it's a deal

• Fun List 2008: Grand Canyon Skywalk
• America's Best Train Rides
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It's no sweat to get to this vibrant Dutch Caribbean island just off the coast of Venezuela (and outside the hurricane belt). The tourism board's new promotion covers seven nights at a resort for $435, with a $100 airfare credit, a $140 food and beverage credit, and discounts for diving, local attractions, and shops. why it's a deal

• Secret Hotels of the Caribbean
• My Hometown: Aruba
• Slide Show: Zooming in on Life Under the Sea

Beat the crowds by making a three-night fall escape to Kihei, Maui, where surfing, whale watching, and golfing are just a few of the ways to have fun. Airfare is included, from $655. why it's a deal

• Maui: Friendly, Quirky, and Full of Soul
• Maui's Chic Boutiques
• Slide Show: Iconic Images of Hawaii

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