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Experience New Year's Day the Chinese Way: In Hong Kong

The Year of the Pig doesn't begin until February 18, 2007, but you better book now if you want a flight to or a place to sleep in the world's best city to celebrate it: Hong Kong.

Article / Air Travel

Say Aloha to Hawaii from $358 for Airfare and 4 Nights

Hawaii's six islands are popular with travelers from all over the world because of their rainforests, lagoons and beaches. To help you experience it a first (or second, or third) time,…

Article / Local Experiences

Go for the Gold in Copper Canyon, Mexico

While people in the U.S. hold the Grand Canyon in awe, it is dwarfed by northwestern Mexico's mammoth Barranca del Cobre, the Copper Canyon. Tour the canyon by foot, mule or bike, or…

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Ice Creams, and Where to Buy Them

Summer has ended. The weather has cooled. But the passion for ice cream spans all seasons.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Adventures in Trinidad & Tobago's Natural Paradise

You don't have to be a tri-athlete to explore these Caribbean islands, just the kind of traveler who welcomes a challenge and is curious about the natural world.

Article / Hotels

That's So Cool: Holidays on Ice from $65 a Night

The ice hotels of the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for another freezing season. Sleeping in arctic conditions may not be everyone's cup of (iced) tea, but the novelty factor,…

Article / Air Travel

Fully-Guided and First-Class Vietnam from $150 Per Day

Travel to Vietnam means tasting some of the best street food in the world, experiencing a burgeoning and affordable art scene, exploring a diverse topography, and immersing yourself in…

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

Where to StayThe hotel getting all the press is the provocatively named Hotel Amour, 8 rue de Navarin (tel. 01-48-78-31-80; www.hotelamour.com), where doubles begin at $155. It is…

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

Health & SafetyA troubling outbreak of malaria on Great Exuma Island was reported in July of 2006, with 16 people testing positive for the potentially fatal disease. The Bahamas…

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

The first-ever "Hurricane Guarantee" program offered by 16 of the island's top resorts was announced in Bermuda in the summer of 2006. Under this program, and in the event of a…

Article / Miscellaneous

All Work and No Play Makes U.S. a Tired Country

Travel is about passion and saving money to visit dream destinations. So why do Americans take such short vacations?

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Editor's Dispatch: Kenyan Eco-Safari

Traveling in Kenya offers a rare to slow down and experience the unexpected, wondrous thrills that can come only when nature is good and ready to show you what it's got.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Double Your Dutch Adventure with a Cycling Trip through the Netherlands

The Dutch have a love affair with the bicycle that's clearly evident from the extensive network of bicycle paths that stretch into each of its twelve provinces. Get two wheels and go…

Article / Packages

Seoul-ful Journeys in South Korea

Whether you're making South Korea your primary vacation spot, or just using it as a launching pad to explore Japan or China, consider taking some time to get to know this fascinating…

Article / Hotels

Foolproof Resources for Fuss-Free Philly Getaways

There's a lot more going on in Philadelphia than a Phillies playoff run. You can easily eat, drink, walk, shop and sightsee your way through a long or short weekend in the City of…

Article / Miscellaneous

Getting Spiritual: Taking Your Obsessions to Sea

Cruise ships can be intimate places for groups to congregate and are well equipped to handle meetings with hotel-like amenities and services. Find out from a Frommers.com writer what…

Article / Cruise

NCL Round-Up: New Ships, New Look, New Savings & No Liability

Norwegian Cruise Line's ships are getting bigger, its rules a little looser and its family plans a little cheaper. Here's a round-up of what's been going on among the Norwegians lately.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Unbelizable Beach and Jungle Getaways

Unscathed by overdevelopment because of a protective barrier reef that keeps cruise ships from visiting the many small islands along its coast, Belize remains a tourist haven where…

Article / Miscellaneous

The Secret to L.A. Gridlock Blues

It's true that southern Californians generally live an automotive lifestyle. But with 1.2 million people boarding the bus each day and the second-largest fleet in the nation, public…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Thailand Now, After the Coup

For tourists, Thailand feels almost exactly the same as it did before the coup d'état. The main difference? The tanks and soldiers stationed in and around Bangkok have become tourist…

Article / Road Trips

Head to a Tailgate this Season at a College Near You

Game day. Saturday morning, afternoon or night. The college campus is abuzz. Something is in the air. Maybe victory, maybe defeat, but definitely the smell of good food. Tailgating.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Go Ga-Ga for Girlfriend Getaways: Four Days from $765

Traveling with girlfriends though can take any form, so we've rounded up some trips, deals and promotions with all kinds of appeal, whether it's luxurious and indulgent or adventurous…

Article / Hotels

Zip-a-dee-do-deal All the Way to Disney

So the kids are back in school and you're already thinking about your next vacation. Begin planning now to give them something to look forward to.

Article / Single

Single Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

We've compiled a cornucopia of online and offline resources for single travelers.

Article / Local Experiences

Get to the Ganges: India's Golden Triangle and Beyond

There seems to be a lot of buzz in the air about India lately. It is currently referred to as the 'it' destination.