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How Low Can You Go? Low Season Discounts to Dozens of Destinations

How much can traveling in low season really save you? Quite a lot actually so you may want to consider being flexible with your travel dates to snag the following bargains over the…

Article / Local Experiences

Colombia: An Emerging Travel Destination

It became clear during my trip to South America's fourth-largest country that it offered many stories beyond the typical narco-traficker, guerrilla and paramilitary tales that have…

Article / Cruise

How to See Southeast Asia By Boat

So you've decided you want to see the Far East by ship. Smart move: a cruise is an excellent way to get an overview of the region. From the stunning temples to the golden Buddhas,…

Article / Hotels

European Tour Prices Drop Like Winter Temperatures

Off-season travel to western Europe is in full swing: from the UK to Vienna, deals on all-inclusive package tours are available that help take the sting out of the dollar's declining…

Article / Air Travel

Smart Spring Break Trips that Won't Break the Bank (or the Law)

Spring break: These two words conjure up images of hedonism, hot weather, and very little clothing. But rest assured, there are plenty of opportunities for those whose interests have…

Article / Miscellaneous

First Look: NCL's Norwegian Pearl

The line's latest ship deftly trumpets the experience that years of planning and discipline have now molded into the now-iconic NCL pattern: a mix of classy and fun spaces, awesome…

Article / Cruise

What Happens on a Two-Week Down Under Exploration

On a two-week cruise from Auckland to Sydney, Holland America's un-mega ship Statendam proves to be a throwback to more elegant times.

Article / Local Experiences

20 Great Things to Do in Vancouver Now

In the past two decades, Vancouver has changed more than any other Canadian city, with an influx of new residents from Asia, and new business capital, too. This beautiful city, blessed…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Spain's Canary Islands Give Visitors Something to Chirp About

Bypass Spain's other sunspots -- such as wild Ibiza or crowded Costa del Sol -- in favor of seven islands' worth of rugged adventure routes and lazy beach landscapes.

Article / Hotels

Alternative Accommodations: Sleep in New York City For Less

By and large, hotels in Gotham charge more than hotels anywhere else in America -- an average of $250 per night. Though I admit this unpleasant fact, I'm not discouraged by it.…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Passport Rules Change January 23: Get the Facts

Be ready: Starting January 23, all persons, including U.S. citizens, who are entering or re-entering the United States and traveling by air between the United States and Canada,…

Article / Air Travel

Four Nights in Tuscany from $669 with Airfare

Whether you've dreamed of sipping Italian wine in Chianti, finding your way through the labyrinth of catacombs in Rome, or just itching to overpay for a gondola ride in Venice, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Have a Whale of a Time in Baja California and the Dominican Republic

Every year thousands of whales make their way from the frigid waters of the Arctic toward the lagoons of Baja California and the government-protected waters of Samaná province in the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Bored? Not Anymore After These Adventure Travel Options

Adventure travel today can mean anything from glacier climbing in New Zealand to leisurely walks through Scotland to kite surfing in Costa Rica. Adventures are open to everyone, from a…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Gators, Golf and Great Bargains in Florida's Largest City

Jacksonville is a gem of a city where a vibrant city life meets big-time sporting events and white-sand beaches. Cut in half by the St. John's River, the tone of Jacksonville's…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Summer Heats up the South American Riviera

Uruguay's Punta del Este isn't quite a Hamptons, Malibu or South Beach (and maybe thankfully so) but it has pristine white sand beaches, some excellent restaurants, a few wild and…

Article / Hotels

Get Away With the Girls to Italy, Chile, Mexico and the U.S.A.

Call them gender-exclusive vacations. Call them trips for women only. Or call them girlfriend getaways. No matter what you call them, the impetus is pretty much the same -- sometimes,…

Article / Local Experiences

Caribbean Islands Go Crazy for Cricket World Cup

Looking for a rabid sports rivalry but can't stand the NFL? Be one of the thousands of fans that fly in from the four corners of the globe for 47 days of cheering on cricket teams from…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Pleasant Holidays Says Aloha to 5 Nights in Hawaii from $445 with Air

Get air and land packages to such places as Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, Asia, Australia and New Zealand for extremely low prices.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montréal & Québec City

After a few years of relative quiet, the simmering issue of Québec separation from the rest of Canada is bubbling up yet again. In a daring move, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria

When compared to the price of trips to Toronto, Montreal, or any large American or European city, Vancouver and Victoria still remain travel bargains. Since press time, however, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Ten Great Reasons to Go to Santa Fe, New Mexico

My last visit to Santa Fe was an amazing trip. So when the opportunity arose to head to New Mexico for a few days with my husband, we jumped at the chance.

Article / Local Experiences

For Pete's Sake: Winter Tours in Russia's Cultural Capital

Moscow may have the Kremlin but St. Petersburg is Russia's crowing glory when it comes to the arts. Apart from its best known cultural icon, the Hermitage Museum, this cultural capital…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Fly to Miami for the Winter from $34 Each Way

You could stay in the northeast or midwest and enjoy the mild winter. But in Miami, it's almost always 78 degrees and sunny, so if it's going to be warm, you might as well enjoy it…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Talking Turkey About the Beaches of Northern Cyprus

Tourism on Cyprus' northern half has remained slow in development and growth since Turkey's invasion three decades ago. What that means for the tourist though, is an island destination…