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Going to the Source, Pt. 2: Expert Tips from Top Cruise Travel Agents 2010

There’s nothing getting the straight scoop from travel agents who live, breathe, and talk cruises for a living. We asked a handful of travel agents for their two cents on four more questions.

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Virginia Is For Families, Too! 2 Ways to Save on a Winter Getaway with Kids

Old Dominion is a great place for families to grab some affordable fun this winter, thanks to money-saving travel deals designed with parents in mind.

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February’s Prize: Win a Caribbean or Mexican Cruise for Two

Frommers.com and Travel Themes and Dreams are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a Caribbean or Mexican Cruise! Register now to win this vacation!

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Cruise Lines and the Environment: The Industry’s Take

Nobody in their right mind would say that cruise ships are good for the environment. But there is more to the story: Cruise lines are experimenting with environmental technologies and initiatives to reduce their impact.

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Airfare Deals and News for the Week of February 12, 2010

This week’s roundup of discounts includes a California to Alaska sale, Florida to the Caribbean deals, a special offer to Europe, and more ways to save to destinations around the world.

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Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Checkpoint Checkout

TSA checkpoint staff aren’t your friends, but they aren’t your enemies either, and life goes more smoothly if you make things easy for them.

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Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Room, But No Refund

After a death in the family, our reader tries to cancel his pre-paid reservation at a Days Inn, but the rate is totally nonrefundable. Appeals to Days Inn are useless. Is he going to lose the money?

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Cruise Deals for the Week of February 11, 2010

Two high-end lines drop prices for winter and fall fares, while a fleet of speciality agents offer the best discounts for departures all year long.

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Travel Resolutions for 2010: Buy Yourself Something Nice

Where to find the best goods and how to get the best deals at seven global shopping destinations.

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Frommer’s 5 Deals: Beijing, Bahamas, Buenos Aires, Cancun & Belize

A land-only package to Belize, a seven-day exploration of Buenos Aires, a three-night escape to Paradise Island, and two more trips to destinations around the world.

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