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If you've ever wondered what happens to all those frequent flyer miles you accumulate — and why you sometimes can't track them all — you are not alone. Brian Kelly, aka "The Points Guy," set out to uncover the best ways to monitor and earn frequent flyer points.

Calling all potential wayfarers, explorers, and adventure seekers! Coax your inner thrill enthusiast out of hiding with these adventure packages of a lifetime; not only will they take you to exotic Latin and South American locales like the Dominican Republic, Panama, Ecuador, Brazil, and Argentina, but they'll have you channeling everyone from Indiana Jones to Anthony Bourdain on an action-packed journey full of wondrous discoveries.

This week's roundup of the best vacation deals are ripe with hot weather getaways: from Las Vegas to Florida and anywhere in between that your Budget rental car and a 10% off Orbitz hotel coupon can get ya. Perhaps the coolest travel deal this week, though, is the cheapest 7-night Alaska cruise we've ever seen.

The trend towards offering a la carte flight services — with customers incrementally paying for everything from checked baggage to seat assignment and refreshments — has benefited the bottom line of many airlines. In some cases, this itemized approach has even offered passengers a wider array of relatively inexpensive flights. Yet, a number of industry experts believe that Samoa Air's "Fat Tax" pay-by-weight fee structure goes a step too far.

Did you know that dealnews has an office in Ireland? That's right, and this week we're hijacking the travel feature to tell you about some amazing travel deals we found on our side of the pond and across Europe. We'll take you on a tour of our own fair isle of Ireland and then on to Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Grab your passport and your camera, you won't want to forget anything on this vacation!

Did you know that dealnews has an office in Ireland? That's right, and this week we're hijacking the travel feature to tell you about some amazing travel deals we found on our side of the pond and across Europe. We'll take you on a tour of our own fair isle of Ireland and then on to Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Grab your passport and your camera, you won't want to forget anything on this vacation!

Two more cruise ships experienced mishaps while out at sea yesterday, and just like last month's catastrophe, both involved mechanical failure. These public disasters should deter many travelers from booking a future cruise, right? According to our readers, maybe not.

Florida is called the Sunshine State for a reason. With an array of distinct cities ranging from family friendly to sultry, it's also ripe with vacation hotspots for kids, parents and the romantically inclined alike. So why not take advantage of all the state has to offer, courtesy of these deals in Orlando, Miami, Key West, and beyond.

You don't have to be a resident of Chelyabinsk, Russia, to feel like the sky is falling; it's been the kind of week that requires a stiff drink, and it's not even Friday. So just sit back, relax, and imagine being someplace else. Then book a vacation courtesy of this week's best travel deals.

Few things can spoil your trip more than unexpected fees, but according to a recent report, airlines have changed a staggering 52 fees since January 2012. How can you keep all the potential surcharges straight?

In an effort to ward off the winter blues, we've been daydreaming of one of our favorite tropical destinations: Hawaii, where the temperature today is a perfect 80°F. And while the thermometer may be rising, you'll keep your costs down with these great travel bargains and adventure deals.

While it's perhaps too late to order roses for Valentine's Day without paying an arm and a leg, it's not too late to surprise that special someone with something even better. Peruse this week's roundup of the best travel deals for affordable vacation options, like the second-best price ever for a Puerto Plata hotel or a roundtrip flight to Hawaii that costs less than an iPad.

KAYAK — an exceptionally useful travel price comparison site — recently unleashed an ingenious tool for budget-conscious travelers: airfare price forecasting. The site can now tell shoppers the likelihood that they're desired route will increase in price in the coming days. So how does KAYAK predict the future?

There's no place quite like home for the holidays ... but we can think of a dozen or so places that might be more fun than celebrating Festivus with the family. You don't necessarily need a passport or a fortune to give yourself a holiday reprieve either, since the cheapest places to fly to for Christmas aren't that far away.

Between preparing for the onslaught of the holiday season, and the snow that arrived in New York this week, California beckons like a glass of wine after a long day. Take your mind off it all by having a look through these great deals we found for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and, of course, the Napa Valley.

Whether you're interested in the childlike wonder of Orlando's theme parks, the charm of a gondola ride in Fort Lauderdale, or the Latin flair of Miami, we've got the deals you need to make Florida an affordable vacation.

Fancy letting your hair down whilst a Caribbean groove resets your stress level? Get ready for a relaxing tour because we've found deals in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and more. These two-person flight and hotel packages are a great way to treat your partner to a little romantic break.

The undeniable nip in the air this morning triggered a warning in our minds: Winter is coming. So we took refuge in researching sunny vacations, and up popped Mexico. Besides the pictures of pristine white beaches and palm trees, our interest was piqued when we learned that Mexico's climate stays above 75°F year-round. And thanks to the price tag provided by these deals, we won't have to sell any more of our children to get there.

Home to storybook waterfalls, sputtering active volcanoes, vibrant vegetation, and some of the most coveted surf spots in the world, Hawaii has 'ideal destination' written on every islands' sands – or at least it does in our minds. With our latest deals to this most northern set of Polynesian islands, the worn-out budget vacay-hunter in you can find peace. After checking out our Hawaii vacation deals, you may find yourself saying aloha to warmer temperatures sooner than you expected.

Research shows that, depending on the city, people spend as much as $221 on a first date. And if you're trying to find Mr. or Ms. Right, the costs of dating can really start to add up. But it doesn't need to, if you use these cheap date tips, with advice on inexpensive dining and entertainment.

Chores, bills, and incessant trips to and from soccer practice got you down? Let Peter Pan Syndrome come over you while simultaneously making your kids' dreams come true with a fun-filled getaway to Orlando and Miami, Florida.

An avid dealnews reader certainly knows how to land a good vacation package deal. But if you're not keen on the usual hot spots and aren't sure where to go, then consider taking a cue from the travel pros. We've got tips from those in the know about five affordable destinations that you may have overlooked.

Sure, Thanksgiving is a good nine weeks away, and planning for the holiday might be far from your thoughts. But now's the time to talk turkey, especially if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for holiday travel. Here's why.

It's about that time again: time to head to Las Vegas to bask in all the unapologetic glitz and gluttony that Sin City has to offer! This time around, take advantage of hotel deals that bundle VIP passes to buzzed about nightclubs and all-you-can-eat buffets, or include food, drink, and other resort credits that will make your trip all the more cost-effective.

How many times have you been excited by a hotel or airfare sale that advertises an unbelievable price, only to be disappointed when you can't seem to find that low rate? We feel your pain, so we've put together these budget vacation strategies so that you can confidently find and book the lowest priced airfare, hotel, and car rental deals available.

Feel like relaxing on the beach or playing a round of golf? You can do both on your Carolina vacation. And there's no need to decide between North Carolina and South Carolina with these great deals on hotels in both states.

If you're the kind of traveler who enjoys the act of traveling as much as the vacation portion of a trip, we encourage you to book a sea-bound voyage. Not only are cruise packages at some of the lowest prices we've ever seen, but the destinations are abundant.

To thoroughly enjoy the City That Never Sleep's vibrant and contagious kinetic energy, many folks think they've got to prep for big city expenses. But we've scoured the best travel and entertainment deals for you to make the most of a vacation to New York City.

California Dreaming? Stop dreaming and start planning. We've sourced a variety of very real flights, hotels, and food and entertainment deals for you, in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Anaheim — the home of Disneyland. There's no time to lose in setting sail (proverbially) for the Pacific coast.

It's time to take your kids to the "most magical place on earth." Yup, we mean Disney World, or one of the other famed theme parks in the Orlando area. And aside aside from making your brood squeal with joy, we've got deals on Orlando hotels and vacation packages that'll excite you too — and assuage your wallet all in one go.

If you want to escape to a quaint tropical paradise (sans the crowds and beachfront resort high-rises), look no further than the Dominican Republic. Enjoy the luxury of all-inclusive vacations without breaking the bank.