Monday, March 23, 2009

It's easy enough to find your average bistro in Paris. The challenge is discovering those off-the-radar spots that locals keep to themselves. Clotilde Dusoulier leads us to seven restaurants that are destinations in their own right. Plus, check out our interactive map. read more

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Between the luxurious long lunch and the sandwich lies the average déjeuner, running €10–€25 at most places. Keep to the low end of that scale by steering away from touristy joints and by following some of these très français lunch tips. read more

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An incredible nationwide fare sale by Southwest (with a maximum fare of $200 round trip) has been matched by other major airlines. Everybody: Start booking flights for now through this summer!
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• Hotels: Get a Lower Price When Rates Drop (Using Yapta)
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• Tax-Relief Hotel Packages for April
• Great (But Not Yet Free) Fares to Australia

Travel these days is all about the last minute. Hotels, airlines, rental car companies, and cruises are slashing rates to fill up empty rooms and seats. And with sites devoted to those book-right-before-you-board trips, like lastminute.com and lastminutetravel.com, it couldn't be easier. We want to know what YOU have on tap in the next week or two. post a comment

We "lost" our bags to see if luggage-tracking tags actually reunite people with their errant belongings. And the verdict is… read more

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Are you planning a trip for this March or April? Let us know! Each issue, we give a reader a surprise experience to make a vacation more memorable, like a custom, behind-the scenes tour through Robert Mondavi Winery followed by lunch in its private dining room. Your surprise depends on you: Tell us a bit about where you're going and why, some of your interests, and what you'd like to do when you arrive. We'll take it from there! read more

Reduced room rates and packages at stylish hotels in Manhattan and Brooklyn from $125, with perks like cocktails, dining credits, help with booking shows, and spa products. Plus, special lodging for the military from $25. why they're a deal

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• A DIY Top Chef Tour of New York City
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This eight-night guided tour takes you from bustling London through the picturesque Lake District to Shakespeare country and Roman baths—plus a stop in Edinburgh, Scotland. Most meals, local transportation, and taxes are also included for $1,299.
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• An English Gastropub Crawl
• Secret Hotels of Cornwall

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