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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Everglades National Park

The Everglades National Park is the biggest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, and the third largest of national parks in the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Private Island Rundown: Who Offers What in the Caribbean and Bahamas

At the busiest ports it's good-bye relaxing beach paradise and hello crowds and pushy touts. But the cruise lines' private resorts provide passengers with a sane, place to enjoy the…

Article / Money and Fees

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Renting a Car

8 things you need to know to get a better car with fewer hassles on your next vacation.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Go Deep: 5 Underground Explorations for the Entire Family

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights great family trips, sights, and activities around the world. Here are five underground escapes that mix science,…

Article / Local Experiences

Inside China: The Country's Culinary Map

Chinese food in all its varieties may very well be the best cuisine in the world. And consuming China means taking part of the food equally with the art, architecture and those other…

Article / Local Experiences

Inside China: The Diversity of a Billion-Plus People

As the world's largest nation, population-wise, with an estimated 1.3 billion people, China is also very diverse, with an official count of 55 different ethnic minorities.

Article / Local Experiences

Inside China: Pollution and the Environment

Fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink are two basic requirements most people take for granted but in China, it seems that even the most fundamental of human necessities are at…

Article / Miscellaneous

7 Essential Skills for Surviving Summer Travel

Taking a deep breath just doesn't work anymore. Not this summer. So I asked a few experts to tell me how they'd cope with this summer's travelin' blues.

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Troubleshooter: Double-Booked at the Days Inn

Our reader booked rooms in two different cities through the Days Inn website. Then again, maybe he didn't: The final reservation is for two nights in the same place. Is he the victim…

Article / Cruise

Do-it-Yourself Family Shore Excursions Along the Mediterranean

Skip a cruise ship's organized shore excursions and go off your own: It's a great way to leave the sheltered vibe of a ship and pretend you're independent travelers not bound by a…

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

Budget bed options at state-run pousadas, smoking bans in public places, new hotels in picturesque towns and villages, and more news from the edge of the Iberian peninsula.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Pacific Paradises of Tahiti & Fiji -- on a Budget

What better time than now to start planning your next beach vacation to escape the winter cold. When things start cooling down, heat up with a getaway to one or more islands in the…

Article / Local Experiences

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Visiting San Francisco is high on your traveler's to-do list, but have you've been holding off because you think the city is just so darn pricey? Think again.

Article / Local Experiences

Inside China: 5 Sprawling Mega Cities

Shanghai's soaring skyscrapers, Chongqing's expansive borders, and more glimpses of the world's urban future.

Article / Money and Fees

Frequent Criers: Are Elite Fliers Ruining Air Travel?

The last thing I want to do is start a class war at 36,000 feet, but enough is enough. Passengers who think they deserve preferential treatment are ruining it for the rest of us.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The 7 Best Bargains in U.S. National Parks

Free entertainment, unlimited visits with one ticket, 24/7 hours and four more great reasons why U.S. parks are a budget traveler's dream.

Article / National Parks

Arizona in Technicolor: National Parks Beyond the Grand Canyon

The Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks offer visually stunning landscapes and an opportunity to explore some of the most impressive geological sites in the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Devils Tower National Monument

An icon of the American West, Devils Tower is a treat for the eyes, a challenge for climbers, and impressive enough to make the aliens choose it for an airport in 'Close Encounters of…

Article / Family & Kids

7 Ways to See the World on Wheels

Cape Cod, Arran Island, and five more destinations with excellent opportunities for families seeking to see the sights via two wheels and pedal power.

Article / Family & Kids

Drive Us Out to the Ballgame: Minor League Ballparks Worth a Road Trip

For millions of families across the country, summer means two things: Vacation and baseball. Put the two together and you've got the makings of a good, old-fashioned All-American road…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: New Access Guide Tops List of Chicago Resources

Not only does Chicago boast a wide range of wheelchair-accessible attractions and lodging options; but a bevy of free tours and accessible travel planning resources are also available.

Article / Local Experiences

On the Trail of Jack the Ripper in London

Want to add a bit of fright to the next family trip? Trace a legendary murderer's spine-chilling progress through Victorian London's notoriously sinister East End.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Dolphin Dips: Four Aquatic Adventures in Florida

What child doesn't love the idea of having a splash with a dolphin? Four Florida facilities make it easy to get up close and personal with sea life.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Hassled Over My 'No Hassle' Miles

Our reader buys tickets with her Capital One miles. But when her airline goes out of business, her credit card company refuses to return the awards. Is she stuck with a worthless…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Breaking the Ice: How to Board Arctic Expedition Ships

While some people's idea of the perfect summer vacation involves a bikini, a hotel suite steps from the sand, a cocktail and a beach lounge, for others a thermal parka, polar fleece…