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The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…

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The Best Cultural Walks in Hawaii

The mere mention of the sun-drenched, palm-fringed Hawaiian Islands can get a traveler dreaming. They are the stuff of fantasies and fodder for Hollywood movies, a favorite destination…

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Wi-Fi in the Sky: Connectivity on the World's Most Popular Airline Routes

Yes, it's a "First World problem." But for busy travelers, boarding a plane and finding out that you can't use the Wi-Fi can be seriously frustrating. We're here to help. We've talked…

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Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London

Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk.…

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Stopover Bonanza: Explore These Cities on Free (or Cheap) Airline Layovers

In our post-merger airline environment, you could spend your whole life in your living room waiting for a decent fare sale. So if you want to see the world, it's up to you to find ways…

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Disneyland's 60th Anniversary Special Attractions in Pictures

Disneyland opened in July of 1955 with a now-legendary live television broadcast full of gaffes and false starts. But the Southern California landmark has more than made up for its…

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Magic

Size: 84,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1998

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Fantasy

Size: 130,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2012

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream

Size: 130,000 Number of Cabins: 1250 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 901 Number of Passengers: 4000 Number of Crew: 1458 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.74 Year Built: 2011

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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder

Size: 83,000 gross tons Number of Cabins: 877 Number of Cabins with Verandas: 362 Number of Passengers: 2713 Number of Crew: 950 Passenger/Crew Ratio: 2.86 Year Built: 1999

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Defend Against Travel Mishaps with These Safety Products

We all know someone who refuses to travel because of fear. They may be afraid to get hurt, afraid to get robbed, or afraid to get sick. No matter the travel paranoia, there's a product…

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Luggage with Lifetime Guarantees

Buy one piece of luggage—and never buy another as long as you live. That's the illusory promise laid out by the "lifetime guarantee" advertised by some luggage makers. And in some…

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Hiking Honolulu's Diamond Head: A Picture Guide

It beckons to everyone on Waikiki Beach: Diamond Head. It's hard to look at this regal remnant of a volcanic crater and not feel the urge to stand on top of it, soaking in the view of…

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12 Memorable Adventures in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is filled with opportunities for special moments, regardless of where you go looking for them, be it the cool, modern allure of San Juan nightlife; the miles of tropical…

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Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: A Photo Tour

Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Anthem of the Seas , is full of high-tech bells and whistles that use technology to bring cutting-edge design to the high seas. Among the highlights:…

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Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: Presents Mostly Under $100

Have a wanderer in your life? No matter your budget, we've got the travel gift for you—everything on our 2016 list will make their trips smarter, cheaper, easier, or more fun.

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Meet Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship, Escape

Norwegian's newest and largest vessel, Escape, is so full of action and entertainment you'll be forgiven if you forget that you're at sea instead of on land. The ship has enough…

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What to Do in Fort Lauderdale (That Isn't the Beach)

More than 4 million cruise passengers pass through Fort Lauderdale 's Port Everglades a year. This southeastern Florida city may have high tourism arrivals on paper, but in…

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The Museo dell'Opera is One of Florence's Best Museums

Anyone who has been to Florence knows about its spectacular Duomo complex. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, as it is officially called, dominates the city skyline with a…

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The Viking Star: Things We Love That Every Cruise Ship Should Have

In 2015, Viking River Cruises jumped into oceangoing cruising in a big way, launching the first of several full-sized ships, the Viking Star . In many ways, this luxury ship isn't like…

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Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…

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10 Great American Food Trail Road Trips

One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is sampling the local food, and to suit our growing hunger for the authentic, tourism authorities have developed specialized "trails"…

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The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy

Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…

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The Most Underrated Romantic Destinations in the World

Paris, Maui, Venice—been there, done that. Although these spots are many couples’ first picks for a romantic getaway, they’re so famous that they can feel clichéd, especially if you’re…

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14 Top Destinations for Solo Travelers

Traveling with other people can be a hassle: Often, you have to make compromises and give up places you want to see, and it gets exhausting to feel you have to entertain the same…