By Ellen Nakashima
Washington Post

WASHINGTON * The U.S. government is collecting electronic records on the travel habits of millions of Americans who fly, drive or take cruises abroad, retaining data on the people with whom they travel or plan…

A few deals found on the wire, courtesy of the Washington Post:

Southwest has launched a systemwide sale, with fares from $49 to $99 each way, for travel Aug. 16-Jan. 11. Cheapest prices apply to Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday flights. Book…

Book Intrav’s 14-night Europe’s Four Romantic Rivers cruise aboard the 98-passenger Sound of Music and get free economy airfare.  
Passengers also have option of receiving $1,000 toward business-class airfare. The deal applies to two sailings (departing Sept. 21 and Oct.…

From  The Washington Post  
The week’s best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.
– Stay at a Hilton Garden Inn for at least one Thursday-Sunday night and get a free round of golf for two at…

easyCruise has added a “Classical Greece” itinerary and 23 extra cabins. This all starts on May 18. Cruises start from $39 per person for two nights, based on two people sharing a standard cabin.

You’ll pay a lot for airfare there,…

Found this cruise item on the wire….
Get discounted cruise fares for various 2007 dates on 15 lines, including Carnival, Princess, Norwegian and Disney, with Expedia’s Cruise Getaways promotion. Deals vary by line but include cabin discounts, cabin upgrades, free wine…

Jan. 23. It’s a Tuesday. Remember the date.

If you were hoping to fly to the Caribbean or Mexico, you’d better have your passport.
New rules will require all air travelers to the U.S. to have a passport by Jan. 23,…