Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. Spring Travel Deals aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among this week's deals: discounts on rail passes for Europe, an on-board cruise savings book and a sale on all-inclusive beach resort stays.

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Spirit Airlines got lots of attention this week.

The low-cost airline announced new carry-on baggage fees that are effective Nov. 6. The charge for stowing a carry-on bag in an overhead bin will climb to $100 when arranged at the gate. That's more than double the $45 Spirit currently charges for carry-on bags, and double the $50 checked baggage fee. Spirit was the first to charge a carry-on fee, and Allegiant has since followed.

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Here are the free classes and activities for kids this weekend.

• Home Depot Kids Workshop - Take the kids into Home Depot on Saturday, May 5th to build their own planter box.
• Michaels Craft Stores - Michaels has Mother's Day events going on all next week and they start on Saturday with a free Mother's Day butterfly card make-it take-it. There are also some free crafts for the adults this weekend.
• Lakeshore Learning Centers - Another free event for Saturday is taking place at Lakeshore Learning Centers.  Kids can come in and make a Thank-You Bouquet Card for their teacher.

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Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! Will you be getting some free comics?

Saturday, May 5th,  you can visit participating comic book stores and walk away with free comic books! Learn more about Free Comic Book Day and find out which comic stores in your area are participating in Free Comic Book Day.

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Mark your calendars because it's Free Cone Day 2012 at Haagen-Dazs shops on Tuesday, May 8th.

To get your free scoop of ice cream, just stop into a participating Haagen-Dazs on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Mrs. Dash is giving out a ton of free samples to those who like them on Facebook.

Get your free sample of Mrs. Dash when you like them on Facebook and fill out the form.

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Update 5/3/12 - There's a new offer for a free sample of Garnier Sleek & Shine on Garnier's Facebook page. Just click the link on their latest wall post.

Walmart is giving away free samples of their Garnier Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner.

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National Public Garden Day is on Friday, May 11 this year and Better Homes and Gardens is giving out coupons that will get you and your family into a public garden near you for free.

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Holistic Select is giving away free samples of their dog or cat food.

You can get a free sample of Holistic Select pet food by filling out their form and selecting which dog and/or cat food sample you'd like to receive.

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Walmart is giving away free samples of their Garnier Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner.

You can get a free sample of the Garnier Sleek & Shine hair care products by clicking Get a Free Sample and entering your mailing information.

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Ruffies Color Scents is giving out free samples of their scented trash bags to new and existing Facebook fans.

You can request your free scented trash bag sample by liking them on Facebook, clicking Free Sample, allowing the app to access your profile, and then submitting your mailing information.

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When the weather starts to heat up then your kids might find themselves glued to the TV screen waiting for the heat to pass. No need to turn into couch potatoes though because I've got a great indoor freebie for this summer.

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Garnier along with Walmart are giving away free samples of the new Garnier BB Cream.

You can get your free sample of Garnier BB Cream by clicking Get a Free Sample and submitting your information. You'll receive your free sample within 4 weeks.

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Saturday, May 5th,  you can visit participating comic book stores and walk away with free comic books! Learn more about Free Comic Book Day and find out which comic stores in your area are participating in Free Comic Book Day.

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If you have a kid between the ages of 6 and 14 who loves LEGOS then you are going to have to check out this event this afternoon.

This free event at LEGO stores will give your child a chance to build a mini model of this tulip - and take it home for free! It sure sounds like a lot of fun.

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Extended stay hotels are not all that common in Europe. Major chain extended stay hotels are even less abundant.

So Residence Inn's foray into two European markets -- a first for the extended stay brand in Europe -- is interesting news. Properties in Munich, Germany and Edinburgh, Scotland are now open.

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Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. Spring Travel Deals aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among this week's deals: a cruise sale, a discount on park-hopping passes at Disneyland and sale prices on adventure travel in Africa.

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So much of the budget travel experience involves getting the most for all the money you spend on airfares, hotels and other necessities. Once you arrive and that day for exploring is at hand, you must maximize your travel investment. One of the best ways to do that is to arrange a walking tour.

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Cardstore has given out a lot of free greeting cards over the last few months and they are at it again with free Mother's Day cards.

Visit Cardstore and create your personalized Mother's Day card. Use the code LUVMOM during checkout and you'll get the card shipped for free.

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The first million fans of Finish on Facebook will get a free 2-pack sample of Finish Quantum dishwasher detergent.

You can get your free sample of Finish Quantum dishwasher detergent by liking them on Facebook and clicking Get Sample. You'll need to go to the app and submit your information.

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Sam's Club is having a special sampling event this weekend where you don't need a membership and you can buy with no upcharge!

Stop by Sam's Club this weekend April 27-29 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for their Spring Taste of Sam's Club.

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Update 4/27/12: Looks like this freebie is no longer available. Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest freebies before they are all given out.

Carnation is giving away free samples of their Carnation Breakfast Essentials drink and coupons for Facebook fans.

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Update 4/26/12: Looks like this freebie is no longer available. Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest freebies before they are all given out.

You can get the free Target spring beauty bag filled with free samples by visiting the Target Sample Spot and submitting your information after you answer just a few survey questions.

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Today is National Pretzel Day and you can get a free pretzel at PretzelMaker when you stop by a participating PretzelMaker and either sing, dance, or say "National Pretzel Day."

This freebie is limited to one per customer and you can get a salted or unsalted pretzel.

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If you're a fan of Bath & Body Works then you are going to love this freebie!

Visit Bath and Body Works on Facebook, like them, and and follow the process to select a friend who you can send a hello or Happy Mother's Day Facebook greeting card to.

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There's a new offer available for a free sample of Gevalia Kaffee coffee!

To get your free sample of Gevalia Kaffee coffee you'll need to like Safeway on Facebook and submit your mailing information. You'll receive your free sample in 4-6 weeks.

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For years, airlines have charged more money for the best seats, non-stop flights and preferred travel times. But tough times in the airline industry seemed to usher in a host of new fees for services previously included in the ticket price. None of these fees is popular, but the checked baggage charge most frequently draws the ire of budget travelers.

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Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. Spring Travel Deals aren't quite so fleeting, and are also worth a look. Among this week's deals: savings on vacation packages to the Bahamas, last-minute deals from Expedia and a $50 gift card with three consecutive stays from Best Western.

If you dream of visiting the great cities of Europe, there are ways to make that trip a reality, even on a fairly tight budget.

If you'd like to visit this lovely scene on the Adriatic coast of Croatia or some other destination in the heart of the continent, start planning. Or maybe you'd love to experience springtime in Paris.

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