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Travel deals: Exotic cruises and a tranquil upstate escape
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Everyone's idea of a dream vacation is different, but we can all agree that getting a great price makes it even sweeter. We found some tempting travel deals this week, from a rockin' Chicago hotel to cruises to paradise.
CruCon Cruise Outlet announced Monday that it is cutting prices on cruises by up to 60 percent to fill up ships setting sail in 2013 and early 2014. Book now through...
Read more »Travel deals: Food tour of Italy, North Fork staycation
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Missed out on last week's travel deals? No worries! We've found plenty of discounted trips you can snag now.
At Orbitz.com, save an extra 15 percent on hotel deals of up to 50 percent off with promo code SPF#15 when you book by July 7.
At Expedia.com, save big on different deals each day. You'll have to book fast, because each offer is only up for a limited amount of time. Right...
Read more »New roller coasters continue a lifelong love
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Though there are few constants in life, one thing has remained with me since childhood: A love of roller coasters. While I now avoid such stomach twisters as those doggone Tilt-a-Whirls and the newfangled swing rides that spin so very very fast (Luna Park's Brooklyn Flyer will not see this backside again), roller coasters new and old never disappoint. Or make me sick.
My dad gets credit for...
Read more »Travel deals: Cheap Caribbean escapes, Paris apartments for rent
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Chances are this very rainy, hazy start to summer in New York has given you a serious case of wanderlust.
If the closest thing to a getaway you've had lately is gazing longingly at the crystal blue water on the screensaver of your office computer, we have good news for you.
June is the best month to book a Caribbean vacation, according to Lindsay Sakraida of dealnews.com.
"Technically,...
Read more »Matt Damon among stars at Shakespeare forum in Central Park
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Summer in New York means a lot of things, but we're focused on just one of them: free events.
A perennial favorite is Shakespeare in the Park, and this year its Public Forum offers marquee names including Matt Damon, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Alda.
The 8 p.m. June 17 event, "What Are We Worth? Shakespeare, Money and Morals," will be at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park....
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