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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 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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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…

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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…

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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

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 / 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

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 / 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.

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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…

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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?

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Princess Reports Passengers' Favorite Alaska Excursions -- and We Report Ours

Princess Cruises has announced the winners of its ninth annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards, which recognize Alaska's best shore excursions. We've added our own perspective -- and…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Haunted Hotels Fit for All

Almost every historic hotel has at least one tale of a spirit haunting the premises. Since historic doesn't always mean accessible, here are a few haunted properties that will work for…

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Travel Troubleshooter: A Married Name, A Singular Headache

When our newly married flyer puts the wrong name on her airline ticket the carrier demands $400 to get it right. Is that right?

Article / Family & Kids

Fall Farm Stays for the Whole Family

If foliage isn't enough to keep your kids interested on a weekend away, perhaps you need to plan a trip that combines the beauty of the countryside with activities, participation, and…

Article / Family & Kids

Pennsylvania for Active Families: 6 Fun Adventures in the Great Outdoors

With more than its share of mountains and raging rivers, Pennsylvania isn't short on outdoor thrills, but we found six that are as kid-friendly as they are gorgeous.

Article / Arts and Culture

Find the Treasures: 6 European Art Museum Adventures

'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these six excellent continental art destinations.

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October's Prize: Win a Cruise for Two to Scandinavia!

Frommers.com and www.goscandinavia.com/citybreaks are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a cruise to Scandinavia! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Road Trips

Highway 1: The Route to the Best of Maine

Historic cities, landmark lighthouses, quintessential lobster shacks, and antique emporiums, make for an idyllic New England journey.