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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 --…

Article / Air Travel

From Economy to Business and Beyond: A Primer on Getting Upgraded

How can you avoid economy class hell next time you fly? Our expert offers his best ideas on the subject.

Article / Local Experiences

Go Old School in Japan at Traditional Onsen and Ryokan

Japan is a land of striking contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Somehow these elements coexist peacefully and gracefully -- nowhere more so than in…

Article / Air Travel

Spain's Costa del Sol: 300 Days of Sun, Rooms from $115 a Night

Replete with beaches, fishing villages, sandy coves and, lately, golf courses, Spain's southern coast -- the Costa del Sol, or coast of the sun -- has long attracted travelers seeking…

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

The Alaska travel industry changes every year as it grows and seasonal businesses open and close all over the state. It's a challenge to keep up with it even in an annual book.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque

Northern New Mexico has come by its 'mañana' reputation honestly. Usually change happens . . . tomorrow. But there are some lively additions in the region well worth exploring.

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

If you're planning a trip to the Grand Canyon state in the near future, you've probably already discovered that Frommer's Arizona 2007 is an invaluable planning tool. Here, in this…

Article / Miscellaneous

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Underrated Cities

New York, Paris, London: Certain cities have a well-deserved reputation for appearing frequently on the itineraries of urban travelers, not to mention at the top of many 'Best of'…

Article / Hotels

Shhh, It's a Secret: Stay Free in Belize

December is the beginning of the high season in Belize, a time when the weather is perfect, the beaches beckon and visitors can experience some of the best diving in the world,…