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Favorite Travel Moments Photo Contest Winners

The photographer said: "Dominica is a magical island in the Caribbean that is full of wonders on the island and below the offshore waters. On this trip my friends and I wanted to swim…

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10 Ways to Experience Yellowstone Minus the Crowds

By Eric Peterson The earth is alive in Yellowstone National Park , bubbling, gurgling, and even erupting on a regular basis. Grizzly bears, gray wolves, and bison may be the stars of…

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Best Beach Movies: On Location in Fiji, Malibu & More

By Kristine Hansen Ever watch a movie that's set on a beach and wonder, dang, "How can I get there?" While Hollywood does like to rename landscapes for the sake of a storyline, many of…

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6 Coolest Hotel Pools for Grown-Ups

By Kristine Hansen As a kid, you were probably content to wade in any swimming pool. As a grown-up, an ideal pool setting likely offers up treats other than French fries and ice cream.…

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Best Cruise Parties: Entertainment at Sea

By Heidi Sarna After a great day in port, unwind with one of these onboard parties. Whether you're up on deck waving farewell to some picturesque coastline in Europe or the Caribbean…

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Cooking Classes Abroad: Travel for Taste

By Charis Atlas Heelan Culinary vacations are an ideal way to immerse yourself in a destination's cuisine and culture. Plus, enrolling in a short-term cooking class gives you the best…

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Iconic European Rail Journeys

Rich, ancient, and incredibly diverse, the nations of Europe offer a vast array of sights, climates, cultures, and cuisines. These ten trips show the full reach of the European rail…

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10 Top Travel Twitterers

By Johnny Jet Given that Twitter ( www.twitter.com ) is now the go-to place for travelers, you can get the best travel updates by following some of the top travel tweeters. Though…

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8 Airport Survival Tips for the Holidays

By Johnny Jet JohnnyJet.com I travel a lot. In fact, I've been on 79 flights on 27 different airlines and visited 20 countries so far in 2010 and it's not over yet. Since I've been…

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San Antonio in a Family Way

By Cate Latting A rich history, modern-day cultural institutions, kid-friendly resorts and restaurants, and variety of theme parks and outdoor amusements all combine to make San…

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Exploring Oprah's Australia on Your Own Dime

By Charis Atlas Heelan She came, she saw, she conquered. You may have heard that Oprah Winfrey recently descended on Australia , causing a media storm that will likely generate…

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Iconic Cruise Itineraries: 10 Wondrous Journeys

The mark of a really great cruise is that, no matter how great the ship, you still want to get off as much as possible -- to see, to explore, to experience. That's where cruising…

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Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road

By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…

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10 Great Alaskan Small-Ship Cruises

By Matt Hannafin Late last week, venerable and well-loved small-ship line Cruise West closed up shop in the face of insurmountable financial difficulties, closing out a quarter century…

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Snowboarding Extreme Terrain

Snowboarders in Silverton, Colorado. Photo by Zach Dischner/Flickr.com .

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Frommer's Favorite Travel Moments Contest Highlights

After a month of contributions from readers and photographers like you, we've closed the Favorite Travel Moments photo contest. We're going through the thousands of entries now to…

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2011 Travel Resolution: Learn a Language

By Charis Atlas Heelan Resolving to travel more is a great way to kick off 2011, but you can also give those adventures more purpose by learning a new skill. Mastering French can open…

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Caribbean's Best: 10 Favorite Moments

Escape the cold this winter with a memorable Caribbean beach vacation. From dancing in Anguilla 's beach bars to sailing around the British Virgin Islands , be sure to add these 10…

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When Weather Interrupts Your Trip: 6 Things to Do

When weather or a natural disaster disrupts your well-laid plans, you need to know what to do and where to turn. Here are six ways you can make the most of the situation to get home—or…

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A Tour of Literary Paris: Where Famous Writers Lived and Worked

Paris is of course the undisputed capital of French literature. The country's great writers—including Honoré de Balzac, Victor Hugo, and George Sand in the 19th century, and Marcel…

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New York City's Flatiron District: On the Rise

By Jacquelin Carnegie For years, the Flatiron District has been under-the-radar. No more. Within the past two years or so, it seems as if every trendy hotel and restaurant is opening…

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Best Cruise Ships for Kids

By Heidi Sarna It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families -- most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys…

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9 Skydiving Adventures: Thrills on High

Skydiving has always attracted thrill-seekers and daredevils. Whether you're interested in overcoming a fear of heights or feeding an adrenaline-sports addiction, skydiving won't…

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Luxury Cruises & Romantic Sailing Ships

By Matt Hannafin "Evocative" is an adjective that doesn't stick easily to most cruise ships. An evocative ship must impart a sense that you're connected with past decades, centuries,…

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Washington, D.C.: 5 Best Places for Photography

By Beth Rubin Forget your itinerary, forget your underwear, but don't forget your camera when visiting Washington, D.C. Whether you shoot from above, below, or head on, you can't lose…