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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Sidewalk sale at MSP

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

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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…

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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…

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Stockholm bed check

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

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