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Five best U.S. destinations for fall foilage colors

Get ready to be dazzled by the annual autumn display from Mother Nature.

Best U.S. destination for fall foilage

Fall means grab your gear and your significant other and head out to a fall getaway.  The tourists have gone home, hotels have reduced their peak summer rates, and the scenery sparkles in the [...]

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Germany’s other Oktoberfest, in Stuttgart, home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche

Dirndls and lederhosen at the Stuttgart Oktoberfest

The Canstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart is a smaller version of Munich’s gigantic Oktoberfest, although the suds-fueled merry-making is just as raucuous. When some 5,000 people get together in a tent with mountains of food, rivers of foamy brews and a band encouraging sing-a-longs, it is just [...]

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Cruise news: Norwegian widens smoking ban, Princess offers Zumba classes, American Safari small ship cruising to Hawaii

Norwegian expands no-smoking areas aboard ship

Travel news you might have missed, to help you plan your next vacation getaway –

Norwegian Cruises is expanding its smoke-free ship areas.  Beginning in 2012, smoking is banned anywhere on board, except in shipboard casinos, in special cigar bars, or on your stateroom balcony.  Norwegian says [...]

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Win a free vacation with these free contests and sweepstakes

Rafael Nadal with Wimbledon tennis trophy

Stretch your travel budget with these free vacation deals.  No purchase required — just sign up on the website of the country, city, product or travel company offering the getaway prize, keep your fingers crossed.

London Callling – The Wimbledon tennis championships already are underway, but you [...]

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Best 2011 cars under $20,000: 2011 Nissan Juke Crossover

2011 Nissan Juke is a best buy under $20,000, loaded with safety features not often found at this price, sporty handling, and great fuel economy

Some people say it’s funny looking, but there’s nothing funny about the price of the 2011 Nissan Juke crossover — $19,570 MSRP  for a model with the handline [...]

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Green B&Bs use solar energy and offer electric car charging stations

Adobe on Green Street, Santa Cruz, generates 80% of its electricity with solar power, and offers a charging station for guests driving plug-in vehicles

California B&Bs have gone green with a variety of innovative and eco-friendly practices, including using solar power and geothermal energy systems to reduce electric costs, and providing electric car [...]

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Elvis, Swing Dance, Culinary Theme Cruises are Fun at Sea

Elvis Cruise is Best-Selling Theme Cruise

Whatever you like to do on land, you’ll probably find a theme cruise to match.

Elvis Theme Cruise — Start polishing your Blue Suede Shoes for the annual Elvis Cruise, just announced for January 12-16, 2012 from Jacksonville, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas.  This popular cruise usually sells [...]

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Budget Travel Deals and Discounts for Spring Break and Beyond

Celebrate spring with these budget travel discounts and bargains to the Caribbean.  Some of these travel deals can be booked now for travel later this year, others are for spring only.

Barbados –Get one night free on a five-night stay, or two nights free on a seven-night stay, with the Take Me to Barbados [...]

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