Have you wanted to travel to the land of gmat beer. hobby gores, and tie wearing wargamers (England) but found the price of airfare just too much. Ever heard of "Courier Class"? Yes, there's a special fare for people who travel as a courier. It's good only for overseas and is very restrictive, like no check-in for luggage (carry on only) and the company sets the time for your return (they buy seats in bulk and sell them to couriers at cheap rates, but anybody can be a courier). It can be unpredictable (like that die roll in your last game), but if you like to travel CHEAP and like adventure (possibly sleeping in airports?), this could be the way to go. You say, "How cheap?" Instead of about $500 Washington to London, it could be about $125 ... ! Companies: Discount Travel Intemational (212)362-3636, Halbart Express (718)65&8279, or call (407)582-8320 for info on a newsletter describing this way to travel. Is it about time for that vacation?

--from US News & World report, March 29, 1993.