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30 Days Out: Take a birding trip in Texas

October 08, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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Every November, Harlingen, Texas, hosts the area's biggest and best birding festival. For going on 15 years now, the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival has drawn crowds because of its reputation for having terrific guided field trips, seminars, kids' activities, and the joy of meeting others with an enthusiasm for birds.... (More)

30 Days Out: Celebrate Halloween in Derry, Northern Ireland

September 30, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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Every Halloween the entire populace of Derry—the second-largest city in Northern Ireland—turns out in wild homemade costumes, and pubs have been known to refuse a drink to anyone who hasn't made the effort to dress up.... (More)

Fall Festivals in Japan: From Sumo to the Tokyo Motor Show

September 16, 2009
Posted in Last Minute Travel

Japan's warm fall days—without summer's humidity or winter's dampness—and dazzling foliage are reason enough to schedule an autumn visit. But October and November are also the perfect time to experience Japanese culture. Athletic events and festivals abound. Here are a few of the top fall events to check out if you're in the Land of the Rising Sun.... (More)

How to Save on Last Minute Thanksgiving Flights

October 01, 2008 | Fodor's Editors
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There's still time to book airfare for the Thanksgiving holiday. We can't guarantee you rock-bottom prices, but keep these tips in mind and you'll save money. These are all valid for the Holidays and any other last minute flights as well.... Get out of the normal date range There are two ways you can save on fares: consider flying Thursday, the day of Thanksgiving, for one. You'll probably pinch a few pennies that way. Even greater savings will come if you are willing to take a vacation day and fly back on Monday. You might save as much as $75&endash;$100 dollars. Always consider alternative airports for wherever you're going. In the case of San Francisco, for example, this means checking flights into Oakland and San Jose.... Know the hidden fees To tackle this from another angle, let's assume you can't get a magical fare that's dirt cheap. You can still save a few dollars by knowing your airline fees. First: read the fine print when booking online, and buy directly from the airline whenever possible. In doing so you'll have a better picture of what the various taxes and surchages will be—and... (More)

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