Growing up I lived and breathed the work of South African writers like Stuart Cloete, who chronicled the history of white South Africa in factual novels that appealed very much to a child steeped in the ideals of empire. Cloete related rather one sided tales of the Great Trek, the Anglo/Zulu War, the Anglo/Boer War, as well as the various sideshows and sub-adventures that all went to build the complex human mythology of white South Africa. (more…)

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If you stay nine nights at a Masters Inn, you can earn a tenth night free.

The deal

Masters Inn is offering a free night at any of its hotels in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. To qualify, you must stay nine nights in any of these hotels. This can be nine consecutive nights, nine one-night stays, or any other combination, although weekly rates do not apply.

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The Choice Hotels brand (including Cambria Suites, Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, EconoLodge, MainStay Suites, Quality Inn, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, and Suburban) is offering a 15 percent discount to coaches, families, friends, and players of Little League Baseball.

The deal

The Little League rates seem to be a bit misleading. You don’t actually have to play Little League baseball in order to qualify for the 15 percent discount, you just have to say you like it. The front desk may ask for proof of eligibility, but everyone should qualify. Plus, all proceeds from your stay go back to support the game. Charity and a discount: What’s not to like?

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Wyndham Hotels offers web-only discount rates, plus you can get a free night’s stay if you can find a lower rate online at a competing hotel.

The deal

Wyndham’s WebRates are available seven days a week at select hotels (check the site for the most recent listing) and are backed by a lowest-available-rate guarantee. This means that if you find a lower rate on another site, Hotels.com, for example, they’ll match it plus give you one night’s stay for free.

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Hilton makes it affordable to stay on international soil, with various deals at hotels around Europe.

The deal

Some sample rates you may find on the Hilton website include:

Berlin: starting at $218Budapest: starting at $160London: starting at $205Milan: starting at $207Paris: starting at $147

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The Choice Hotels brand (including Cambria Suites, Clarion, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, EconoLodge, MainStay Suites, Quality Inn, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, and Suburban) guarantees the best rate for rooms booked online.

The deal

Every hotel reservation booked through the website is guaranteed to be the lowest available rate online. If you find a lower rate on another site, for example, Hotels.com, Choice Hotels will honor that rate plus give you a 10-percent discount.

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Days Inn guarantees its website offers the lowest rate. If you can disprove this, you may just end up with a free night’s stay.

The deal

Every hotel reservation booked through the Days Inn website or central reservations is guaranteed to be the lowest available rate. If you find a lower rate on another site, on Hotels.com for example, Days Inn will give your first night’s stay free.

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Sometimes it pays to be part of a club. AAA and AARP members get special discounts at Days Inn across North America.

The deal

If you’re a member of AAA, you’ll receive a 10 percent discount on the best available room rates at Days Inn. AARP members can earn up to 10 percent off best available room rates at participating locations.

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Summer flights to Europe are on sale from 1-800-FlyEurope. Fares start at $737 round-trip, and London, Paris, and Venice are included. This offer also includes a free one-day car rental.

1-800-FlyEurope’s sale prices may be more competitive than fares you’ll find with the airlines themselves, but you’ll have to compare fares before booking to be sure.

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In response to several airlines’ second checked baggage fees, Kimpton Hotels across the country are offering up to a $25 room credit to help combat the rising cost of travel.

The deal

At any of the 43 Kimpton Hotels across the U.S. and Canada, you can get your money back for what you spend on a second bag when flying. The “We Got Your Bag” promotion provides guests with a $25 room credit to offset the new airline fees for checking a second bag.

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