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Travel Troubleshooter: Hey Priceline, I Want My Taxes Back

When our reader cancels his trip to Istanbul, he tries to get a refund for the taxes and fees on his flight. But his online travel agent is giving him the runaround. How does he get…

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What the Economy Sours, Cruise Rates Sweeten: Here's What the Experts Think

The good news: Tough times usually mean some good deals are out there. To take advantage of the current buying opportunity, here are some tips from a group of experienced travel agents.

Article / Road Trips

Earmark Tourism: Your Tax Dollars At Work

Presidential candidate John McCain has made a big deal about government earmarks. Here's our list of 5 federally-funded sites not to visit followed by our top 5 places you might…

Article / Family & Kids

Rappahannock County, Va.: A Natural for Families

This part of Virginia's Piedmont region is a pastoral paradise 75 miles west and worlds away from Washington, D.C. crazies and Capitol Hill pork-barrel shenanigans.

Article / Family & Kids

Motoring Minus Meltdowns: Tips for Toddler Road Trips

Take some tried-and-tested advice from experts and readers for how to make the most of your family's time on the open road.

Article / Family & Kids

Touch and Learn: Fabulous Fall Children's Museum Adventures

Bad weather can't spoil a family vacation: The U.S. has dozens of sensational and educational children's museums dotted around the country. Here's what's on offer at a select favorite…

Article / Local Experiences

Eco-tourism and Adventure in Brunei

Part of the island of Borneo, this current sultanate-ruled, oil-rich nation remains a relative tourism unknown in Asia. That's likely change as travelers go in search of authentic…

Article / Local Experiences

Big Ideas in the Smallest State: The Underground Art Scene in Providence, RI

As home of Rhode Island School of Design, Providence has long been a training ground for visual artists, but most outsiders don't know that the town has an energetic underground scene…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Pacific

Although most of their national currencies have risen against the U.S. dollar, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga still offer good value to those of us spending American…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

Northern New England tourism is starting to catch up to the rest of the world, both in terms of both luxury and in terms of price. We're not entirely sure if this is a good thing, but…

Article / Money and Fees

8 Reasons Your Travel Company is Ignoring You

Here are the biggest mistakes made by complaining travelers. Avoid these errors and you'll probably get a prompt answer -- if not a resolution -- from your travel company.

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

Turkey is a dynamo whose changing face keeps visitors on their toes, especially in 2008. Turkey's tourism authorities reported a record increase in tourist arrivals, with more than 2.6…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Rocky Mountain National Park

Within over 400 square miles of granite-based wilderness, this park offers 60 mountains over 12,000 feet, 150 clear lakes, 450 miles of mountain streams, and abundant wildlife, all…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

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

Expanded international and inter-island air service, more resorts and facilities, and other updates from the islands.

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

New hotels, changing air service, military coups, and more developments since the publication of Frommer's Fiji

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

Egypt has been such a good deal for so long now that it's going to take more than the recent minor cost increases before it ceases to be excellent value for your holiday dollars.

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

New hotels and restaurants in Budapest and Lake Balaton, faster transit for European arrivals, wild boar attacks in the Buda hills, and more updates from central Europe.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance is Extra on This "Hot" Mexican Car

Our reader pays for a rental car through Hotwire.com, but gets strong-armed into buying extra insurance at the car rental counter in Mexico. Is there any way of getting his money back?

Article / Winter Sports

Global Ski Report: More Lifts, Runs, and Terrain

Skiers around the globe have more to choose from this season, from secret slopes in Vermont, to more lifts in Alaska, to bigger and faster lifts in Bulgaria.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: Chamonix, The Monarch of French Mountain Resorts

Chamonix is far from the prettiest of European mountain towns, but in every other respect it is an unsurpassed destination for dedicated skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers.

Article / Winter Sports

Rocky Mountain Report: Resorts Install State-of-the-Art Lifts

Thanks to new lifts and many resorts getting to the top of the mountain just got faster at ski resorts throughout the Rockies.

Article / Local Experiences

Fall is White Truffle Season in Italy; How to Hunt, Where to Stay

Famous for their aroma and taste, truffles are the jewels in ItalyÂ?s gastronomic crown and the fall sees the peak in the truffle hunting, cooking and savoring season.

Article / Local Experiences

Celebrating Life on the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico's annual celebration of the Day of the Dead is the most vibrant, colorful, and culturally dynamic event on the national calendar.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Obama and McCain Strike Out on Travelers' Issues

In this intense presidential campaign, the two major candidates have talked about many issues, but they've said very little about issues affecting travelers. Here's where we think they…

Article / Cruise

Art on Board: What Ships Hang When They Want to Look Good

Cruise lines spend millions per ship on art, commissioning works and buying pieces from emerging artists and masters alike. What's it all add up to?