European winter bargain vacations from $90 (MSNBC) With the economic crises now hitting Europe hard and the dollar gaining strength overseas, a trip across the pond isn’t such a stretch these days.

2009 may be the year for travel bargains (Seattle Times) The U.S. dollar has strengthened; gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years, and hotel rates are softening. If you can afford...

Travel site aims to compete (Tulsa World) What's a good way to shop for cheap hotels and airfares to plan how you will spend your Christmas cash? Not "cheap hotels" out on the interstate, but bargain-priced hotel rooms at popular resort destinations or near attractions.