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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Knockin' on Heaven's Door: Wisconsin's Shore Bet Vacation Destination

Door County is a winsome, relaxing place that hasn't grown cynical about its appeal to tourists -- and it's a good value for your vacation dollars, too.

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

Political upheaval complicates a country seeking to draw more tourists to its new hotels and ancient attractions.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, Where's My Ride?

Our reader's vacation package includes land transfers, but when she lands in Kingston there's no one to pick her up. What does the tour operator owe her?

Article / Local Experiences

Sydney Sizzles in the Wintertime: Hot Spots to See and Be Seen

It may be winter in Sydney but you wouldn't know it. Right now it's warm and sunny and the city is a buzz with locals and visitors soaking up the atmosphere and fine food.

Article / Family & Kids

Halloween at Theme Parks: Ghoulish Goings-on for Every Age Group

Parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, from gentle hayrides to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones.

Article / Local Experiences

11 Spots Where Science and Technology are Way Fun

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights family-friendly destinations and attractions throughout the world. Below you'll find eleven museums and institutes where the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Plan Now for Fall and Winter Family Getaways in the Sun

By the beginning of fall many families begin thinking about their next getaway, and invariably they want to go somewhere to escape the impending cold weather. Here are Caribbean…

Article / Local Experiences

Preposterous Press Trips! Sir Richard Branson, "Entourage," and JFK-Vegas Via Virgin Airlines

Virgin trots out pay cable celebs to promote new NYC to Vegas flight route. How much can Branson save you on that next gambling escape?

Article / Local Experiences

Getting Outdoors and Getting High in Park City, Utah

Park City isn't your usual Utah town. Once a raucous mining center, it was never known for its saintliness, and even today, a local leader boasts 'We're considered a kind of Sodom and…

Article / Money and Fees

Why High Gas Prices Could Cut Your Vacation Costs

Too bad gas prices are falling. Soaring fuel costs can potentially save us real money on our next vacation -- if not in the short term, then down the road.

Article / Hotels

Please, Please Stay with Us: Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet

Hotels big and small are trying to entice you to stay with them this fall with a number of special deals that include free nights, upgrades, resort credits, rebates, and lower prices.…

Article / Cruise

In the Market for a European Christmas? Paris, London, or the Danube from $949

Plan now to take best advantage of special offers to European Christmas markets and city tours in France, England, Germany, and the Danube River valley.

Article / Cruise

Orient Lines Returns with New Ship, New Owner, and New Itineraries

Orient Lines is back from the dead. Old-school amenities, new-school charm, and more of what you can expect from the reborn line.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Amalfi Coast

A new transportation pass means getting around the region is easier and cheaper, plus updates from Naples, Pompeii, and Campania.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Block Island: A Porkchop of Peace in the Northeast

In the high-pressure, high-priced northeast, this island off the end of Long Island is a flash back to earlier, quieter decades. And it's considerably less expensive in high season…

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

New clubs and restaurants in Geneva, more ways to get outdoors in Lausanne, trend-spotting in Zurich West, and more developments from central Europe.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: We're Out of Cars, And You're Out of Luck

When our reader arrives at the National Car Rental counter in Guadalajara, Mexico, he's told they're out of cars. Shouldn't the rental company have tried to find him another car?

Article / Road Trips

Plucky Survivors 3: 200 Miles for a Hot Dog

This road trip is about the journey, not the destination -- or perhaps it's about all the little destinations on the way.

Article / Local Experiences

Plucky Survivors See America 3: Why Sightsee When There's Pork to Eat?

So far, there's been mediocre barbecue in Georgia, divinely perfect pork roast at the South Carolina State Barbeque Championships, and just flat out satisfying pulled pork sandwiches…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Writing 101: Electronic Publishing

It's possible to be a travel writer and not get involved with electronic publishing, but it's tough going, and it wouldn't be a good idea for someone starting out now.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Anniversary Celebration: On Top of Old Smoky for 75 Years

In 2009 Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrating its 75th anniversary and -- luckily for visitors -- the park has never looked better.

Article / Family & Kids

5 Rock and Roll Family Road Trips

Discover the roots of rock & roll by touring Elvis' home, making a pilgrimage to the Crossroads, or exploring artifacts in Nashville, Cleveland, and Settle.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Bills, One Room, and Zero Options

Our reader prepays for his hotel room through Hotwire.com and then gets double billed. Now nobody seems to care about fixing the error. Is our reader out of options?

Article / Road Trips

Plucky Survivors See America 3: Following the Food

Why mapping a road trip with pork-grease-stained hands is an excellent way to plan any American journey.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Hot Springs National Park

The nation's first protected park area still offers rest and relaxation to weary travelers willing to dip their toes into its healing waters.