Kids ages 11 and under fly free with Air Tahiti Nui’s latest Tahiti offer. Adult tickets start at $1,161 from Los Angeles, and $1,423 from New York.

You must purchase two adult fares to get the free kids’ ticket. Two paying adults departing from Los Angeles are entitled to one free ticket, but two adults departing from New York get two free kids’ fares. Note that you’ll still be responsible for paying your taxes and fees on your child’s ticket. Though this seems like a competitive offer, you should still shop around to ensure you find the best possible deal for your travels.

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Carnival’s “Top Deals” page lists cruises with prices starting at $319 that depart within the next few months. Last-minute bookings are best for travelers who do not need to fly to their departure port, as walk-up airfares can be pricey and flights can sell out.

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When I checked, sample per-person fares for 2008 sailings included:

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The Bahamas: Soft sands, fruity cocktails, and warm sunshine. No matter the time of year, a trip to the tropics is a nice break. To help you find the best deal I compared several providers’ offerings for mid-week four-night vacations to Freeport and Nassau in late March, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Italy flights through March are on sale from Alitalia. Fares start at $549 round-trip, and destinations include Florence, Milan, Rome, and Venice.

Before you book, compare fares from several airlines to ensure you get the best deal for your route. Keep in mind that Alitalia’s sale fares include taxes and fees.

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Carnival offers seven-night western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston on the Carnival Conquest. Fares start at $579 per person ($83 per night).

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The Carnival Conquest calls at Jamaica; Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico, on its seven-night sailings.

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photo Today is the start of the Chinese Year 4706, the Year of the Rat. Chinese all over the world celebrate the start of the lunar calendar with festivities. This holiday is normally celebrated with family, most importantly over a hearty feast on the eve of the New Year. For those you follow the Chinese calendar, here are 5 Facts about the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat. 1. Chinese New Year start at on the darkest day of the month. It lasts for 15 days, that is, until when the moon is at its brightest. 2. Years are named after 12 animals, “each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality.” 3. People born in the Year of the Rat are defined to be “leaders, pioneers and conquerors” and may be “quick tempered and aggressive.” 4. The Rat Years are as follows 01/31/1900 – 02/18/1901 (Metal), 02/18/1912 – 02/05/1913 (Water), 02/05/1924 – 01/24/1925 (Wood), 01/24/1936 – 02/10/1937 (Fire), 02/10/1948 – 01/28/1949 (Earth), 01/28/1960 – 02/14/1961 (Metal), 02/15/1972 – 02/02/1973 (Water), 02/02/1984 – 02/19/1985 (Wood), 02/19/1996 – 02/06/1997 (Fire), 02/07/2008 – 01/25/2009 (Earth) 5. Those born on the Year of the Ox, Monkey and Dragon are into a year of Harmony.
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