Airfare to some of spring's most popular international destinations dropped as much as 35% compared to last year. Travelers eyeing Bangkok or Athens, though, may want to brace for sticker shock.
A new report finds Latin America and the Caribbean are leading a wave of price drops this season. International fares are down an average of 22% across top affordable destinations.
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