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Making Magic in the Med with the Mouse
'Is this ship more fun for kids or adults?' my son asked me one day. The answer was an obtuse and emphatic, 'yes.' We could all have our cake and eat it too.
Is a Trip to Orlando Worth it Without the Mouse?
I've been to Orlando more times than Winnie the Pooh's swiped honey from a jar, but had never been to the Land the Mouse Built without paying my respects to either Disney or Universal…
Sticking Around NYC for a While? Where to House the Family
The pros and cons of hotels, furnished apartments and other long-term options for an extended stay in Manhattan.
Find the Way to Anywhere with the Ultimate Timetables
Whether you're looking for a train in Paris or Paraguay, or even -- heaven forbid! -- a bus, the ultimate tool is published monthly by a crew of inveterate trainspotters in the UK: the…
How Do You Keep a National Park from Becoming a Parking Lot?
Buses, in the form of park shuttles, are becoming a standard as some parks work to solve a problem created when there are more cars than there are spaces to accommodate them.
Park of the Week: Where the Buffalo Roam in Yellowstone
Viewing wildlife and making the most of your visit to the world's oldest national park.
Spending a Night in a National Park: Lodge, Tent or Open Sky?
A national park vacation can be one of the cheapest or one of the most expensive you can choose. Here are some of the considerations in deciding how you want to visit.
On the Waterfront: The Best Spots for 4th of July Fireworks
Sick of fighting for a spot to lay your picnic blanket on Independence Day? Hit the water in these six cities for shipboard firework displays.
Australia's Marine Playground -- the Great Barrier Reef
'Great' is an understatement when it comes to the worldÂ?s largest coral reef system. Sure it's great in size, but it is also a spectacular vacation destination whether you are a dive…
Ship Review: Celebrity's Mercury -- Still a Looker, Ten Years On
Last month I returned to my first cruising ship for the first time in ten years. How would it feel to come 'home' after all those years? Would what seemed so grand in 1997 be just…
How Big Can a Ship Get Before Sinking?
Ever marvel at how exactly ships float? It seems impossible, considering today's cruise ships are gigantic steel-encased cities carrying thousands of passengers, crew, and everything…
Set Your Sights on Sri Lanka
Tourism activities on this island nation are only limited to your imagination -- with adventures like whale watching, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, white water rafting, wildlife…
Hike, Bike, Whitewater Raft this Fourth of July, and Save $50 on Gas at Resort
If you haven't made any plans yet for the 4th of July, Resort Quest is offering a $50 gas credit as an incentive to get you to book a stay next week at 11 of its mountain resorts.
Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)
Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are literally dozens of websites dedicated to the fine art of traveling with…
More Summer Stays and Adventures in U.S. National Parks
Coast to coast savings: Discount stays in the Great Smoky Mountains and Acadia National park.
Rafting Schools and Trips in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming
Rafting can be a lazy day lollygagging down a scenic river with young kids in tow or a serious adventure over challenging rapids through rocky-river terrain. Either way, it's an…
Park of the Week: Shenandoah National Park
An overview of the Nation's Capital's premier weekend getaway and the state's most popular wilderness escape.
Must-Have Summer Spa Treatments
After a long and dry winter, no matter what your body is calling for, these spa treatments have got the answer.
Editor's Choice: Favorite Markets Across the Globe
We may not all be born to shop, but Frommer's staffers agree that you haven't really visited a country until you've seen its markets.
Portland by Public Transit and the Flip of a Coin
Most peoples' routes are determined by habit and curiosity, but what if we took free will out of the picture and explore without an agenda? Just take a day (or two, or three) and…
Hop-a-long to Honduras for Diving, Rainforests and Mayan Marvels
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Ditch the Car for an Escape on Mackinac Island
Summer deals and activities drive visitors -- but not cars -- to this Great Lakes getaway.
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maine Coast
The state of Maine is increasingly hyping its new Maine Maritime Heritage Trail (www.maritimemaine.org), a made-up travel route along the state's entire looooong coastline -- which is…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Israel
Since 2000, when the peace process faltered, millions of tourists have been waiting to visit Israel. But there are times, especially at the Jewish and Christian holidays, when the…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Denmark
Copenhagen A popular fixture on the city's cultural scene is the annual Copenhagen International Film Festival (CIFF) (175 Gothersgade; tel. 33/45-47-49;…