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Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Room, But No Refund

After a death in the family, our reader tries to cancel his pre-paid reservation at a Days Inn, but the rate is totally nonrefundable. Appeals to Days Inn are useless. Is he going to…

Article / Family & Kids

Virginia Is For Families, Too! 2 Ways to Save on a Winter Getaway with Kids

Old Dominion is a great place for families to grab some affordable fun this winter, thanks to money-saving travel deals designed with parents in mind.

Article / Local Experiences

7 Great Reasons to Take Your Kids to Paris this Spring

Spring 2010 is an especially good time to bring your kids to Paris, with an array of interesting child-related exhibitions and family-friendly accommodation packages. The following is…

Article / Local Experiences

Classic and Commercial English Castles at Kenilworth and Warwick

Whether you studied English literature or did not, it's a thrill to visit the real castles which featured in 19th-century novels -- if only to see how the 21st century has made them…

Article / Arts and Culture

Brush Up Your Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Visitors to Shakespeare Country come for the birthplace of The Bard and for attractions ranging from Kenilworth Castle to the Cotswolds. But the first stop should always be…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

10 Questions Most Frequently Asked By Travelers

With governments imposing new security rules, airlines teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and many hotels facing foreclosure, travelers often have more questions than answers. Here…

Article / Air Travel

Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?

In an age when airfares drop as low as $1 on some routes, how can you tell the difference between a real deal and a fat finger mistake? And how should the airlines make things right?

Article / Local Experiences

Beatlemania and Green Living in Hamburg, Germany

Germany's second largest city doesn't get the credit it deserves. Here's a introduction to this green city and its Beatles legacy.

Article / Honeymoons

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Couples

So many couples marry or honeymoon at Walt Disney World that a department was created to tend to their needs. Here's how to get the most out of your stay and special event.

Article / Arts and Culture

Shutterbug: Shoot and See Great Photography In New York City

New York City's skyline may very well be one of the most photographed views in the world, but every street and corner in The Big Apple is ripe for the taking, and here's how.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: An Australia Tour That Wasn't Meant to Be

First our reader's flight is canceled. Then she misses another flight after her bus breaks down. Finally, she cancels her Australia tour. And then the tour operator refuses her request…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montreal and Quebec City

One thing the province of Québec does exceptionally well is come up with citywide programs that foster community spirit, and 2010 has plenty of events ahead.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: New American to Old-School BBQ in Kansas City

It was never hard to find an excellent steak in Kansas City, but now homegrown chefs are returning from cooking abroad to interpret KC's heart-of-the-country honesty in refreshing new…

Article / Local Experiences

Exploring the Castle Gardens & Puddings of England's England

You'll find a lot to admire in the and other parts of the nation that some call the heart of England, and which local public relations people try to pass off as 'England's England.'

Article / Air Travel

Flight Check: Toronto to Tel Aviv on EL AL

Since the thwarted airline attack on Christmas Day, many travelers have been asking why U.S. airlines can't have security like Israel's national carrier, EL AL. I'm one of them,…

Article / Local Experiences

Last Chance for a Unique Peru Experience With Rutahsa Adventures

Would you like to go where no travel packager has gone before -- and likely won't again? Rutahsa Adventures' June departure may very well its last.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Find a Cheaper Car Rental Rate Away From the Airport

You can save over half off the price on your next car rental if you skip the airport agencies, but this won't always lower your total cost. Here's why.

Article / Air Travel

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: How To Dodge The Lines at Top U.S. Airports

According to the Transportation Security Administration, lines at security checkpoints aren't a problem any more. For those of us who've experienced otherwise, here are a few ways to…

Article / Cruise

Small Lines Make Mouths Water at Gourmet Beach Parties

Small boutique ships carry so few passengers that they can drop anchor off a deserted beach, pack their hampers, and bring everyone ashore for a picnic. Here are some of the best

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

North American Ski Report: Seasonal Specials and Anniversary Celebrations

Mountains are meeting the challenges of the economy with reduced prices, special packages, and sweeteners to make your skiing escape cost less.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Slope Spec: Lake Louise's Natural Wonders

Lake Louise's ski terrain drapes from mountain to mountain in an almost-European fashion. But unlike Europe, where villages nestle in valleys, Lake Louise is in the middle of Banff…

Article / Arts and Culture

Park of the Week: Eugene O'Neill's Lonely Escape

Outside of San Francisco sits the home of playwright Eugene O'Neill, where he wrote his final and most memorable plays, namely, 'The Iceman Cometh,' 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' and…

Article / Air Travel

Why You May Be Better off With a Cash Back Credit Card Than a Frequent Flyer One

The bonus miles you can earn with an airline miles credit card can be tempting, but once you've collected the come on bonus, take a second look.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Flight and a Missing Refund

Our reader's flight is canceled, but Expedia is dragging its feet on a refund. The reason? The airlines involved haven't sent the money to the agency yet. Why should our reader wait?

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Sicily

In the spring of 2009, the Italian government in Rome finally approved the long-delayed initiative to create the world's largest suspension bridge, linking mainland Italy to the…