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Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup for the Week of July 26, 2007
HAL loosens up, Celebrity gets in touch with its right brain, Swan Hellenic returns, and more dispatches from the cruising world.
Where There's Smoke, There's Ire: Where to Smoke (or Not) on Cruiseships
In the wake of anti-smoking legislation that's moved through the United States and western Europe, cruise lines have begun banning smoking in most public spaces. Find out the puffing…
An Early Peek at Fall Foliage Cruises
In the spirit of 'it's never too early to start planning,' it's time to noodle on some September and October leaf-peeping cruises along the coast of New England and Eastern Canada.
Escape in Style to the Mountains of North Carolina
The beauty of the rolling, often mist-shrouded mountains, is truly undeniable, and, from its perch atop the ridge known as the Cataloochee Divide, The Swag offers many ways for guests…
Strasbourg: An Alsatian Escape and European Capital
Strasbourg has led a double life the past century, being first a part of France, then the Kaiser's Germany, then France again, and part of Hitler's Third Reich for five years during…
Is Virgin America Fit to Fly?
The new carrier promises plenty of in-flight entertainment, power ports at every seat, better food than other airlines and a plush first class section on flights starting August 8. But…
Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco
A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.
Plan Your Peeping Now for Fall Foliage Fun
I know: it's still July, and some of us have yet to take a summer vacation. But the fliers in the Sunday paper have already signaled the seasonal barrage of back-to-school promotions,…
Park of the Week: Canaveral National Seashore
You can pull off a perfect trifecta of famous destinations here, if you wish: On this windblown Atlantic coast of Florida you can easily visit the Canaveral National Seashore, the…
Hiking Abroad: 6 Family Destinations Where Nature Trumps Nationality
Ascending Mt. Kilimanjaro, traipsing through the Cotswolds, scaling Mt. Fuji, and more adventures in six of the world's most stunning settings.
Six Weekend Road Trip Pairs
Summer is the time when we all dream of embarking on long trips to faraway locales, taking an extended leave of absence to live that dream. While work and responsibilities may prevent…
Last Minute Deal: L.A. to Paris from $575 this Fall, Including Christmas
If you want to go to Paris, and you live on the West Coast, you are in luck, albeit for a limited time only.
Getting Cozy in 5 Big City Bed and Breakfasts
If you're looking for a bucolic hideaway shielded from the hustle and bustle of modern life -- minus the nature -- it might be time to check into the world of urban B&B's.
Education Vacations: Take a Trip and Expand Your Mind with Educational Odysseys
In the past, we have reported on Interhostel and Familyhostel, which used to be affiliated with the University of New Hampshire. After 25 years, the company reformed in February of…
One Hump at a Time: Camel Racing in Australia's Red Centre
The sunken camel path running along the dry bed of Central Australia's Todd river is home to one of the Outback's wackiest traditions, the annual Camel Cup.
Visiting Alaska's Glaciers While You Still Can
Unless you set foot on an Alaskan glacier during you last cruise, saying you've 'seen' these natural wonders is like saying a drive by 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue constitutes a trip to…
Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup for the Week of July 12, 2007
Carnival heads to South America for the first time in history, Costa sets sail for Mauritius, NCL announces an Amex-only deal for NYC, and more updates from the world of cruising.
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.