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Solo Suckers: 4 Ways the Travel Industry Shafts Singles

Flying solo? Prepare to pay up. The travel industry makes life uncomfortable for solo travelers in countless ways that, if they aren't discriminatory, are at the very least awkward.

Article / Packing & Luggage

Inside Secrets of Hotel Renovators

Lots of people want to stay in a new hotel, but nobody wants to get stuck in one that's renovating. Unfortunately, the two go hand in hand. Here's how you can make the most of it.

Article / Local Experiences

Photo Slideshow: On Safari in Namibia

You've heard about it all -- the 7-star hotel, the gourmet restaurants, the world's tallest building, the insane shopping -- but seeing is believing. We've captured some of the best on…

Article / Cruise

Booze Cruise: The Best Ports for Top Brewpubs

Traveling is all about getting a taste of things: local culture, local history and customs, local food ... and local beer. How to taste the top pints from Hawaii to Prague.

Article / Cruise

11 Ways to Have a Great Meal on Your Next Cruise

Cruise ship food these days is more than pizza, prime rib, and baked Alaska. In the spirit of more is more, alternative restaurants serving specialized cuisine are standard fare…

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

The dollar may be down, but Greece is still one of Europe's cheapest destinations. Here's what you need to know before heading to Athens, Thessaloniki, or the Greek Islands.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Oh No! My Tickets Fell Through the Cracks

Our reader books two airline tickets using frequent flier miles. But when she checks her reservation, she finds nothing. Can the airline retrieve it in time for her trip?

Article / Road Trips

Racing Hotspots to Get Your NASCAR Fix

Summer means hot sunny days, plenty of partying and adrenalin-racing action, especially if you'll be hitting the speedways around the country to watch NASCAR, the United State's…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Conrad Anker's Top 5 U.S. National Park and Forest Hikes

World-renowned alpinist Conrad Anker is an ambassador for a new campaign that's encouraging travelers to forgo fuel-guzzling and high-cost vacations and visit instead a National Park…

Article / Money and Fees

Top 10 Reasons Staycations Are a Lousy Idea

We know gas price are high. We know that food prices are high. But vacationing at home is an oxymoron and does a real disservice to the benefits you receive by getting the heck out of…

Article / Packing & Luggage

Maid on a Mission: 6 Secrets for Avoiding Housekeeping Headaches

The rush to clean rooms and communication gaps are creating dissatisfied hotel guests and exhausted hotel employees. You don't have to be angry.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Incidentally, Where's My $10

Because of a missed connection, our reader has to spring for socks and toiletries. After a promise to cover the cost, Frontier balks at a refund. What's going on?

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Why you'll get a kick out of sulfuric acid, tens of thousands of bats, and hundreds of deep, dark places.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Exploring Maine's Northern Forests and Rivers

Quiet upon first glance, Maine's north woods are year-round play land for visitors entranced by snowmobiling, ATV excursions, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor pursuits.

Article / Family & Kids

From Great Museums to the Great Outdoors

Exposed to new and interesting stuff, kids are like sponges -- including the ability to become over-saturated. Here are six suggestions for finding outdoor fun in museum-rich cities.

Article / Family & Kids

All in a Day's Play: 10 Kid-Friendly Pennsylvania Farmstays

If your children think eggs and milk come from the local Safeway, then it's time to roll up your sleeves and settle into a family farm vacation.

Article / Family & Kids

8 Ways to See L.A. From a Kid's Perspective

Want to be a star? Where to find family-friendly activities in Los Angeles that'll leave the kids with lifelong memories.

Article / Family & Kids

7 Top Historic Restoration Vacations

Seven U.S. destinations where families can take a step backward and immerse themselves in early American history.

Article / Local Experiences

10 Ways to Take San Diego Home With You

Neighborhoods and shops you'll want to hit in your quest for the perfect SoCal souvenir.

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

To accommodate the steadily increasing number of visitors Croatia's hoteliers, travel agents, and restaurateurs have been scrambling to expand facilities and tour options with new…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Northern Italy

Venice's newest bridge stirs controversy, Milan adds more hotels, the Lakes get an influx of cheap beds, and more news from the north.

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

In this update you'll find more new places to eat and drink in Portland, more places to ski in the Cascades, and more new places to stay on the coast and the interior.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

6 Ways to Keep a Natural Disaster from Ruining Your Vacation

When a natural disaster strikes travel companies like to play the God card, unless everyone is looking. Here's how to navigate the dangerous and uncertain waters of a natural disaster.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

9 Ideas for Travelers with Dietary Restrictions

Traveling with food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary restrictions, can be difficult if you don't plan ahead. Here are some simple ideas to make your next trip better.

Article / Hotels

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Home Exchanges

What you need to know to live like a local and save thousands of dollars on your next vacation.