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Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Will A Passenger's Bill of Rights Ever Fly?

Every time another news story details he suffering of trapped passengers, no doubt another few hundred flyers take to their cars and Greyhound. But will the proposed bills actually do…

Article / Family & Kids

Family Reunion Planning: 10 Signs of a Great Location

It's a tall order entertaining a big group of many ages, all eager to catch up, play hard, and create family lore for the next generation. Yet some destinations seem tailor-made for…

Article / Air Travel

6 Really Nice Ways to Get Your Way When You Travel

Is politeness a new form of currency in travel? Could a smile be more effective in getting preferential treatment than elite-level status or the amount of money you paid for your…

Article / Honeymoons

Travel Gift Registries: Giving the Ultimate Wedding Present

Toaster or Tahiti, flatware or Fiji, bedding or the Bahamas? It's your big day, so spend time in the perfect destination rather than spending it returning unwanted carving knives and…

Article / Food and Drink

Ten Sweet Spots: Divine Desserts Worldwide

From Hong Kong, to Rio, to Paris, and seven more cities, here's where you can go to get an exquisite sugar fix in ten major cities around the world.

Article / Local Experiences

Recycled Cities: Three Great Post-Industrial Destinations

In this era of reusing and recycling, more cities are looking at their old stuff -- industrial buildings, abandoned neighborhoods and leftover rights of way -- and coming up with…

Article / Hotels

New York and the Holiday Season: Perfect Together, from $136 Per Night

Whether your trip to New York is your first or your fiftieth, there is plenty to do between Thanksgiving and New Year's. You can spend a lot of money on hotels, but it is also possible…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Go Green on Your Next Cruising Vacation

You don't have to leave your good habits in your home port: There's a lot passengers can do to reduce waste and energy use. So go ahead, heed these basic tips. It's easy to be green.

Article / Cruise

Sailing Under the Radar, Pt. 4: Baja California, the Mexican Riviera & Pacific Central America

Another look at the lesser-known, family-owned, mom-and-pop, historic, adventurous, and otherwise niche segments of the otherwise monolithic cruise industry. Move over, Carnival and…

Article / Arts and Culture

Leaving the Strip for Las Vegas' Two World-Class Museums

Las Vegas has developed two cutting-edge museums that offer visitors a deeply intellectual yet fun escape from the often mindless entertainments of the city.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: Claim Denied on a Terrorism Technicality

Our reader cancels her vacation to India after the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. But her insurance company won't honor her claim because she wasn't visiting Mumbai. Is the $7,300 she…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Have an Authentic Bahamas Vacation

Most visits to Nassau bypass the Bahamas' greatest assets -- its exuberant culture, down-home cooking, and -- most of all -- its friendly, welcoming people. To get a true feel for the…

Article / Family & Kids

The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ghost Hunting in Illinois' Capitol City

Abraham Lincoln was reportedly haunted by visions throughout his life, so it should come as no surprise that Springfield, Illinois has a few ghostly haunts of its own. And the good…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Slope Specs: Glacial Challenges at Early Season Favorite Les Diablerets

Part of a ski region that includes the linked villages of Villars and Gryon in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, Les Diablerets commands attention for in the early season, the…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Hunting Down Rome's Cucina Romana

Many Rome restaurants coast on the tourist trade, turning a profit despite mediocre fare, rude service, and high prices. Genuine cucina Romana is tough to find, but soul-satisfying…

Article / Local Experiences

Banff's Rugged Elegance in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

One of the great destinations in the world, Banff National Park offers magnificent mountain scenery, lush wilderness, awesome lakes, and by contrast, world-class dining and…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: New York City's Oldest Clinton

Before the most recent Clinton took up residence in Harlem, New York City had its share of men and women with that family name, including the one attached to this park near its…

Article / Arts and Culture

Joy Rides: 5 Day Trips from Brussels

There are plenty of reasons to stick around Brussels, but since it doesn't take more than an hour by train to connect to most of Belgium's major highlights it seems a waste to stay put.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Southeast Asia

Despite the global downturn and regional setbacks Bali, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand are all pushing forward with new projects and positioning themselves to better attract…

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Billed Twice For One Night

When Best Western double bills our reader she waits months for a refund, and all she has to show for her efforts is a claim number. Is there anything she could have done to prevent…

Article / Local Experiences

Last-Minute Halloween Haunts in England, Ireland, and Romania

It isn't too late to book a quick jaunt to Europe to experience Halloween in a haunted hotel or a castle with a gory history. Several castles offer specially designed tours to get you…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Go Deep: Diving Four of the World's Top Shipwrecks

Most of the world's best shipwreck sites are in stunning international locales, making a scuba vacation more than just a dip in the ocean. And once you've dived one shipwreck, the…

Article / Air Travel

Is Upgrading Using Miles Just a Wild Fare Chase?

It's not easy to snag an upgradeable seat at a reasonable fare, as major U.S.-based airlines have tinkered with their upgrade policies and changed mileage requirements and the eligible…

Article / Hotels

5 Insider Tips for Knowing Your Hotel Is in Foreclosure

There are a record number of hotel and motel foreclosures either here or headed our way. Here's how to spot a troubled property and what to do if you find yourself checking into one.

Article / Arts and Culture

3 Family Cruises for Smarty Pants and Their Parents

Sick of shopping in mega-ports? For families who want to learn something about where they're going, here are three immensely appealing cruise companies.