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Article / Beach & Water Sports

The British Virgin Islands Turn Back the Clock on Caribbean Travel

The British Virgin Islands have a slogan, 'Nature's Little Secrets,' and the authorities want you to discover them for yourselves -- with a little bit of help from the locals and the…

Article / Local Experiences

Moroccan Road Trip: Casablanca to Ouarzazate

In Frommers.com's second dispatch from Morocco, our writer travels from the port city of Casablanca, to the capital Rabat and into the High Atlas Mountains before landing in the…

Article / Local Experiences

Eat, Drink and Shop in Style at the Shopping Malls of Bangkok

In the U.S. you would generally have to drag me kicking and screaming to a shopping mall, but in Bangkok the lure of these pristine shopping centers with diverse stores, an eclectic…

Article / Local Experiences

A First-Timer's Guide to Fez, Morocco's Historic Heart

It's high time the Moroccan city of Fez took its place besides Jerusalem, Athens, Istanbul, Rome and Cairo when it comes to ancient cities offering deeply spiritual, exciting travel…

Article / Winter Sports

Three Days of Skiing in British Columbia From $326

Canadians know their cold weather sports, and their prowess is nowhere better displayed than at the mountain resorts around Whistler. With a solid snowfall throughout the Canadian…

Article / Family & Kids

What Happens on a Long-Haul Flight with a Toddler in Tow?

My mission was to survive a 17-hour non-stop flight from New York to Bangkok -- in economy class -- with my toddler daughter Ella. The tactic was simple -- just wing it and hope her…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Drop the Ball on New Year's Plans Before The Ball Drops -- Make Plans to Get Away Now

There can be so much pressure to do something cool on New Year's Eve, you may find it tempting to stay home, cook a nice dinner and call the whole thing off. Why not do something…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sailing the Caribbean For Real -- Sail Included

Most commercial sailing vessels exist for one reason: to allow modern men and women to experience the nostalgic beauty of traveling by wind power across a mighty sea. It's as close to…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

All Hands Off Deck! A Hands-On Guide to Fighting a Shipboard Norovirus

On board viruses start like this: One infected passenger comes aboard, leaves his germs on a handrail and all of a sudden everyone's sick -- just like kindergarten. Though major…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

National Park Pleasures for the Posh and the Pauper

National Parks are not just giant camp grounds where perfectly fit people rock climb, mountain bike, share bathrooms and sleep and cook outside, all while keeping an eye out for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Images of Phuket: the Good, the Bad and the Perfect

Although I have been to Thailand many times, this was my first trip to Phuket. During previous visits, I have always preferred to stay away from islands with large resorts and too many…

Article / Packages

Newcomer Vacation Europe.com Pushes Package Prices Lower

There's nothing like a little competition to push travel prices even lower. Say hello to Vacation Europe, a direct to consumer travel provider trying to be the Jet Blue (cool services,…

Article / Student

Last Chance to Learn the Art of Travel Writing this Winter in Key West

Whether you intend to make travel writing your full-time profession, a source for some extra income or just want to improve your blog, you should look into this course.

Article / Winter Sports

Have the Glide of Your Life at 9 Outdoor Skate Rinks

Nothing says romance in winter like taking your favorite someone on a glide across the ice. For a skating adventure with city views, try one of these urban ice skating hot spots for a…

Article / Local Experiences

Nothing Boar-ish About these Global Chinatowns (Except the New Year)

Chinatowns all over the world have long functioned for outsiders as pockets of Chinese culture -- adored by gourmands and aficionados of Asian culture alike.

Article / Local Experiences

8 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Chilean Wine Country

Chile has excellent wines -- as oenophiles know -- and a tour of one or more of the country's wine routes is good enough reason to visit the country.

Article / Miscellaneous

High-Tech Airline Upgrades To Take Your Mind Off Your Numb Legs

JetBlue may have the most famous coach-class amenity, but several other airlines have also gotten the idea that if they can take your mind off the size of your coach-class seat,…

Article / Family & Kids

Mickey Does Hong Kong Proud, Mom Does Same for Kids

If you're heading east with the family, definitely don't miss a day at Hong Kong Disneyland. Though the year-old park has had its share of bad press in the region -- from rants about…

Article / Packages

Pay Low for Shanghai: A Week's Hotel with Air Starts from $899

Winter is a good time to see China as airfares and package trips to Shanghai go down in price during a period considered China's low travel season.

Article / Air Travel

Southern Smiles: Fly to The Carolinas and Georgia from $49 One-Way, Rooms from $94

Since it's rare that the South sees snow in winter, those seeking an escape may be pleased to know there is no shortage of cheap, last-minute flights to these Atlantic Ocean-facing,…

Article / Cruise

Does Size Matter? A Conversation About the Benefits of Megaships and Smaller Vessels

Some of us are drawn to the glamour and excitement of the staggeringly giant action-packed mega ships, while others gravitate to small vessels for the exact opposite reasons. No matter…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Our Man in Jamaica: Dispatch #1

From all-inclusive resorts where you don't even have to sign tabs to ice-cold water in coconuts sold in the hills for less than a half dollar to budget hotels on the beach in Negril…

Article / Miscellaneous

Can You Make the Call? International Cell Phone Tips

Trust me: having a working cell phone when you're on a trip can help a lot. You can double-check reservations, receive emergency calls from the cat-, dog- or babysitter, and soothe…

Article / Hotels

Western Ski Slopes: It's All Downhill From Here

The migration has begun for boarders, skiers, avid 'shoers and cross-country fanatics looking for the early beat on what is right this minute quite possibly the best natural snow…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Miss These Swiss Trips to Zurich

Even though it's Switzerland's largest city, Zurich is small enough that travelers can easily see much of what it has to offer -- more than 50 museums and 500 bars and nightclubs --…