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Cheap travel: Fresno for $216, Aspen for $164 and more on United

Last-minute deals abound from MSP this weekend and beyond. And if you don't feel like flying out, the W is offering some discounts as well. More…

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Q&A: Flyer's consumer group

A frustrated flyer asks where he can find a kind of "Mother's Against Delayed Departures" organization. More…

Q&A: Best age for visiting D.C.

A reader asks, with children 9 and 5 years old, is now the time to see the nation's capital? More…

Last-minute airfares and sales continue through Thursday

Fly out of town this weekend for as low as $112 roundtrip. Or, book further out on sales from AirTran, Southwest and more. More…

Q&A: Renting a car in Germany

A traveler asks whether he should pay for supplemental insurance on his rental car in Europe. Maybe. Read on. More…

Warm thoughts for Mexico and cheap trips from United

Worryfreevacations.com is offering some of their "red hot deals" to warmer destinations, while United Airlines is offering last-minute airfare getaways to more than a dozen cities. More…

Sidewalk sale at MSP

If you're flying this weekend, check out the sales at MSP airport. More…

Q&A: Good guides to Cambodia

Guidebooks can be helpful, but logging onto online travel forums can be the best way to track down Cambodia's latest hotspots. More…

Local travel writer reads from "Best" book

Frank Bures's article exploring bizarre beliefs in Nigeria lands him in "Best American Travel Writing 2009." Here's a list of venues where he'll read from the article. More…

Stockholm bed check

New hostel takes flight, occupying a grounded 747. More…

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