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Article / Road Trips

Plucky Survivors See America 2: The Midwest Express

Last year we took an epic, 2,300 mile, nine-day trip down the highways, byways and back roads of the southern United States. We're back this year with a mid-western journey through the…

Article / Local Experiences

Washington, D.C.: The City as Outdoor Sculpture Garden

If you want to honor a national leader or hero with a statue, where do you put it? In D.C., of course. The city is bedecked with so many statuary, that its parks, circles, and squares…

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

New restaurants, hotels and events in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Expert Advice for Minimizing Flight Delays

After one of the worst summers for air travel in years, what can you do to make your next flight more enjoyable?

Article / Winter Sports

Lito's Tech Tip: A Snowboarding Primer

Few things are as humbling or as stimulating to a good skier as abandoning the security of a sport already mastered to become, once again, an awkward beginner.

Article / Winter Sports

Rocky Mountain Report: Improvements, Expansions and Consolidations

Find out what happened behind the scenes during the off-season at the west's most popular mountain range.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: Looking at Killington, the East's Traditional Season Opener

For as long as I can remember, Killington has been the Northeast's first ski area to crank up its lifts and the last to end the season. This year -- if nature cooperates -- the Vermont…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: How Clean is Your Airplane's Air?

You have no choice but to breathe it, often for hours at a time. So what's keeping it safe most of the time, and how safe is it, really?

Article / Air Travel

Say Sayonara to Summer With One Last Great Weekend Getaway from $82 per Night

Yes, summer is almost over, but there is some good news for those who may be angling for a quick weekend getaway.

Article / Student

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said 'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page,' would have approved of The Scholar Ship, a sea-going university.

Article / Cruise

NCL Update: New Investors, New Crew, New Ships and New Partners

An update on all the changes taking place at the most fun, innovative, and of-the-moment of the mainstream cruise lines.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Codes Rock Steady Into Fall

With air travel becoming more intolerable by the day, let's celebrate Amtrak's nationwide discounts, which continue from spring, through summer and into fall.

Article / Miscellaneous

Post-Earthquake Peru Report: Pisco, Ica Hardest Hit

A massive earthquake struck southern Peru 110 miles southeast of Lima in the early evening on August 15, decimating several towns near the Pacific coast.

Article / Local Experiences

24 Hours at the Cheapest Four Seasons in the World

Looking for five stars worth of luxury for under $175 a night? You can find it, but you'll have to go to Thailand.

Article / Local Experiences

Crafty Canadian Beer Fest Brews up in British Columbia

Fall brings us festivals that often involve pumpkins, wine or some other seasonal offering, and Victoria is home to Canada's largest celebration of microbrew beer.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Roadtripping and RVing in New England and the Maritimes

How to explore 1,200 miles of stunning coastlines, picturesque campsites, and freshly caught lobster.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Exploring Yosemite National Park with Your Kids

Most people haven't discovered that Yosemite Valley is only a small part of the national park. If you dislike crowds, spend just a day in the valley to see the sights, then head out to…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Volcanoes National Park

This may be the biggest twofer of them all -- when you visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, not only do you get two volcanoes but you get them on Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Exploring the Secret Side of Myrtle Beach

Discover the Myrtle Beach of peace and quiet, of hammocks on green lawns, of gorgeous gardens and lazy afternoons.

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Tech: Begin Your Escape Early with Noise-Canceling Headphones

From the cheap to the pricey, seven sets of headphones that'll let you tune out the rest of the plane, train and terminal.

Article / Local Experiences

Get the Most from Your Tax Dollars: Explore Washington, D.C.

All Americans pay for Washington's attractions through their taxes, of course. But, since you have to pay whether you see them or not, come on out and get your money's worth of art…

Article / Packages

Travel Company Jet-A-Way Jets Away -- But Doesn't Completely Abandon Its Customers

Another tour company goes bust and teaches travelers a few new lessons about how to protect themselves when looking for the perfect trip.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Smarter with the Oceans' Best Speakers and Lectures

How to indulge your curiosity, meet and mingle with experts, and walk away smarter from your next cruise experience.

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: The World's Best Street Food

One of the best ways to get to the heart of a culture's cuisine is through its popular food and snacks. And what better way to try those snacks than from a street vendor?

Article / Local Experiences

People Watching, Lit Legends and More of the Best of Paris Cafe Culture

There must be thousands of cafes in Paris, and a thorough run down would easily fill a book. Though you could probably have a primal cafe experience in just about any corner operation,…