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Avoid Travel Scam Spam - According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), travel fraud costs American consumers over $12 billion a year.  Good travel deals are always tempting, however, it pays to be on the lookout for fraudulent offers. Anita lists some timely tips to help you avoid being scammed.

10 Things We Learned In Travel This Week  - TSA chainsaw massacre, Brits behaving badly, world's largest food fight, a singing cricket draws tourists, France doesn't want cheap airfares & more.

Ask Anita: Freighter Cruises -  
"I've heard that some cargo ships allow passengers. Where do I look to find information on freighter cruises?" - J. Motley, Yuma, Arizona.

Hotel Towel Amnesty Day  - Holiday Inn has "Towel Amnesty Day" for past guests who have innocently taken towels from their rooms.

Take Our Poll: Stolen Towels - Have you ever taken towels from a hotel?

Lake Tahoe

Five Things To Love About Lake Tahoe This 191-square-mile playground straddling the California-Nevada border is intoxicating in any season and is a true outdoor-lover's paradise.

Exploring Scandinavia & Russia - Aboard the elegant Silver Whisper, travelers are treated to a seven-day journey from Copenhagen to Stockholm that promises an eclectic mix of Scandinavian style and Russian intrigue.

Traveling With Baby: Watch Out For Dangerous Cribs - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that many cribs found in hotels during a recent study were unsafe for infants. 

Deal Spotlight

Travel Deals

~ Navigate These Deals ~

Free Air and Hotel with Navigator's Bermuda Voyages - Pleasant choices are in store for 490 guests of the Seven Seas Navigator's® October 26 New York to Hamilton and November 1 Hamilton to Palm Beach six- and seven-night voyages. Guests can take advantage of complimentary economy air from 84 North American gateways.  In addition, choose a luxury hotel to spend two complimentary pre- or post-cruise overnights. Those not wishing to partake in the special offer may instead choose between free air and a $400 per person non-use hotel credit, or a $1,000 per person non-use air and hotel credit. What's it like to cruise Radisson Seven Seas Navigator? Click here to read my review.  Also, click here to read my review on what to do and see in Bermuda.

Drive & Cruise From $199!  -You might think that taking an exotic cruise vacation means you'll have to fly to a far-flung city in a foreign country. Think again! There are 20 departure ports in the mainland United States that welcome throngs of passengers every day.

Hot Hilton Caribbean Deals From $80 A Night!! - Bordering the warm turquoise Caribbean Sea, Hilton has spectacular hotel deals.  Most resorts boast gorgeous beaches, a full-service spa, and much more. Treat yourself to a relaxing Caribbean vacation. 

priceline Hotels: Last Minute Super Savers - Deals from $25 to over 50 hot destinations. 

Free Air With Your Vacation! - Fly free up to $1,800! 

Cheap Tickets! - CheapSeats.com offers lowest fares in 8 out of 10 airfare searches! 

Mexico on Sale - Round-Trip From $211 - Whether you need a fiesta or a siesta, Mexicana Airlines is your ticket to Mexico, with fantastic fares to Los Cabos, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and more. Fares start at just $211+ round-trip, so take advantage of this great offer today. 

Sofitel 30% OFF Weekend Promotions - Take advantage of a few days of relaxation and then set off to explore the world: visit capital cities, enjoy the countryside or treat yourself to a holiday far away! 

Great Fares On ba.com! - Fly British Airways r/t from London to Madrid, Venice, Paris and Berlin for under $120!

Shop for the Best Price on Air Tickets! - Expedia.com has hot air deals to every destination on the planet. 

Radisson Hotels: Park, Stay & Fly - Radisson Hotels & Resorts announced that more than 40 of its airport
locations in North America are offering the new "Park, Stay & Fly" package,
which is designed for travelers who must fly out early or arrive late. The
package, available through Dec. 30, features attractive rates and free
parking while away for five to 14 days (depending upon the hotel).

Travelocity's Good Buy Rates - Save up to 70% on top hotels.

Travelocity's FlexFares - Save up to 47% on major airlines.

Travel News

Giant Lizard Terrorizes Beirut - In Lebanon, a giant lizard has been roaming the streets of a Beirut suburb for several weeks, eluding all the attempts by the authorities to catch it.

Secret Lives Of Business Travelers - You thought business travel was dull and listless? Not true. Get the awful truth.