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Cruises, Deals & Discoveries

Two Luxury Cruise Lines Launch Sales

If you’re looking to set out on an upper-crust cruise vacation, but don’t quite have the high society bankroll to fund it, you’re in luck. Two luxury small-ship cruise lines have recently launched promotions that reduce rates on sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, China, Egypt, and beyond, by 25 to 40 percent. Just hurry—the best berths are sure to book up fast, and one of these deals expires as soon as Wednesday, February 29.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 24, 2012 at 6:39:51 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Savings, Egypt, China, Mediterranean, Caribbean
Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Egypt Escapes and Bargain Tours

Egypt has lured world wanderers for millennia with some of civilization’s grandest treasures. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to King Tutankhamun’s tomb to mystical temples dotting the Nile, the country has long held a spot on on adventurers’ bucket lists. Now, with tour prices dramatically slashed, ancient wonders decadently devoid of crowds, and the thrill of political change in the air, there may never be a better time for savvy travelers to dash to Egypt.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 22, 2012 at 1:07:44 PM EST Tagged: Egypt, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Practical Travel Tips

6 Best Travel Flash Sale Sites

Looking for last-minute getaways that won’t break the bank? You can give in to the impulse, as these six sites make it easy for the wallet-conscious to travel like a spontaneous globe-trotter.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 21, 2011 at 12:55:31 PM EDT Tagged: Arizona, Florida, Bali, Egypt, Tahiti
Practical Travel Tips

Egypt: Know that Egyptians eat late

Lunch is from 2 to 4, and dinner often starts at 9 or 10. In summer all this shifts by an hour, and during Ramadan it goes absolutely haywire.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 17, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Egypt
Practical Travel Tips

Egypt: Get the big picture

Before you visit any of the monuments at Giza, drive out to the viewing area beyond the third pyramid for a commanding view of the entire site—nine pyramids, one view, as the camel drivers will tell you.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 19, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Egypt
Practical Travel Tips

Egypt: Beware of people trying to sell you antiquities

Most of these items are forgeries, sometimes very good ones, but at any rate it's illegal to trade in any sort of antiquities in Egypt. Even good forgeries could cause you problems at customs. As a rule, you cannot take anything more than 100 years old out of the country. This doesn't necessarily apply to items of European origin, but it can apply to carpets, paintings, and some books.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 18, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Egypt
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Adventure Travel Without the Adrenaline: Top 7 Trips for 2010

So you want an adventure, but you'd rather not take out a new life insurance policy. Never fear! From kayaking Puerto Rico's bioluminescent lake to exploring Angkor Wat, here are our favorite adventure trips for 2010.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 06, 2010 at 4:00:50 PM EST Tagged: Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Egypt, India, Tanzania, Cambodia, Antarctica