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Best Family Discounts at Major U.S. Hotel Chains
The challenging economic climate aside, there is good news for travelers this summer: Hotel chains are pulling out the stops to lure families. Here are some of the best perks offered…
Tank Toppers: Hotels Lure Families with Free Gas
Wouldn't it be great if someone else paid for your trip to the pump? As luck would have it, more hotels than ever are luring guests with the promise of free gas.
5 Totally Gay Ways to Explore Dublin
If you're thinking about heading over to Ireland to spend some of your pink dollars, here are five very fine ways to empty your wallet.
Travel Troubleshooter: No Place to Park or Sleep
Our reader makes a reservation at an airport hotel through ParkSleepFly.com, but when she tries to check in, the hotel has never heard of her. Should she get a refund for the $180 she…
Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Traveling Green
In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share with you seven ways you can make your next journey…
Airline Fees Take Off into the Stratosphere
This summer travel season is taking the fee frenzy to new heights -- levels that might even delay planes and increase air rage. Here are the ones you really have to look out for.
Pauline Frommer's Top Budget Destinations for Summer 2008
Despite the record high prices, there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas,…
Editor's Choice: 7 Top Spots for the Solo Traveler
Planning a trip that's all about you? Here are seven destinations, from crowded markets to empty beaches, where you can choose your own adventure.
Going Inland: What to Expect on Alaskan Cruisetours
To reach travelers who want to spend more time in Alaska, cruise lines offer tours that combine a cruise with a multi-day land experience. With the season in full bloom, it's a good…
Travel Health & Safety: Tummy Tucks Abroad?
Since health care and plastic surgery costs are so high in the US, some travelers are getting the work done abroad, often at half the cost or even less, than what it would take here.
6 Summer Festivals Across America
Across the country, the summer months offer an eclectic range of activities that will entertain, amuse and baffle from Virginia to Washington state, California to Wisconsin.
Going to the Source: Expert Tips from Top Cruise Travel Agents
We asked a group of experienced agents 10 questions about cruising. Here's what they had to say.
The Split Personality of the Alabama Gulf Coast -- Lux Yet Laid Back
The Alabama Gulf Coast may only stretch a mere 32 miles, but they are certainly 32 miles of some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Mileage Mess on My Mortgage
Northwest Airlines promises our reader frequent flier miles when he applies for his mortgage. But after several rounds of finger-pointing between supervisors, his miles remain missing.
4 Disney Parks in One Day? How One Family Did It
Four theme parks. Three kids. Two adults. And one seemingly impossible assignment: to visit every Disney World resort on the same day.
Say Hi to Summer! Top Resorts Woo Families for Memorial Day
Higher gas prices may make you want to stay closer to home this year, but top family resorts are answering back with great deals for parents and kids eager to make the most of the long…
Eat Cheap: How to Take Smaller Bites out of Your Wallet
At no time are kids' super-size eating habits more evident then when the family is away from home. Here are 9 tips for cutting mealtime costs.
Reports of Hawaii's Demise as an Affordable Vacation Destination Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
This Monday, AAA announced that Hawaii was the most expensive state to visit, with costs of $792 per day, per couple. But savvy travelers can have a wonderful holiday for less than a…
Summer Beach Getaways for the Family
You can still snag some family discounts and outright international bargains for traveling this summer -- as long as you stick to Hawaiian, Caribbean, and Mexican beaches.
Exploring Brooklyn, the Other New York City
After you've seen Manhattan, give Brooklyn some of your time: It's more than an ordinary residential quarter, and definitely superior in cultural amenities to the any other boroughs.
Park of the Week: Biscayne's Easy Escapes
Just a few miles from downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park is one of America's most accessible playgrounds, a place where you can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife, and explore a…
Group Tour Options to National Parks this Summer and Fall
Although you may have been inclined to travel to U.S. National Parks independently in the past, the price of gas this summer may have you rethinking the prospect of hitting the road on…
Spring and Summer Adventures at Denali, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks
Spring is definitely now in full swing: the snow and ice have melted away, grizzly bears come out of their winter hibernation, and the 2008 visitors season has begun at parks across…
Low Budget Alternatives to High-Season European Favorites
What if you could capture the romance of Paris, the medieval charm of Spain or the white-washed villas of the Greek Isles without actually heading to Europe?
Amtrak Gets Generous with These New Summer Codes
Amtrak has revived online-bookable codes for the popular northeast corridor, so now that gas is pushing $4, there's more reasons than ever to try the train.