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Something's a bit Fishy in Brazil: Fishing the Xingu River

Golden beaches, verdant hills meeting turquoise waters. Astonishing biodiversity and sound ecotourism. Phenomenal fishing. And oh, the food. Such superlatives might describe an island…

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South Africa and Beyond from $131 Per Day

To provide you with special all-inclusive travel experiences, tour providers have put together lengthy fully-guided package deals that ensure you and your fellow trip mates enjoy the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Go Green with Hybrid Cabs and Rental Cars

With gas prices hovering comfortably over $3 per gallon, many Americans are looking a little enviously at the owners of hybrid cars. Now available in sizes from compact to SUV, hybrids…

Article / Family & Kids

Theme Pork: Prices Rise (Again) at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Disney has once again raised the price of admission. It's the second time the Mouse has done this within a single year -- a rather unprecedented move even for them. Universal quickly…

Article / Local Experiences

Tantalizing Turkey: Whirling Dervishes, Kilim Rugs and Steamy Hammams

Although Turkey has some spectacular coastline and truly beautiful beaches on both the Aegean and Mediterranean, the highlight of the county, at least for me, is inland.

Article / Local Experiences

One Year After, Our Author Takes a Heartfelt Reassessment of the Big Easy

Everything that a tourist wanted from this town -- good drinks, good food, good sights, good sounds, good times -- is here, and nothing is missing except the tourists themselves. The…

Article / Cruise

Saving the Amazon, One Trip at a Time

'The heart of the planet' is what the Green Pope calls the Amazon Basin, and he's undoubtedly right. He and other speakers stressed that as governments drag their feet, individuals can…

Article / Cruise

Get Acquainted With the Amazon: Wildlife, the Rainforest and Culturally Rich Cities

Once in a while, if you are lucky, you go on a trip somewhere and your life is changed for the better. That's what happened to me on a recent trip to the Amazon.

Article / Honeymoons

Heavenly Honeymoons in Hot, Hot Places

Ah, the honeymoon. Stereotypically, it's an indulgent, lavish affair that involves being waited on with endless supply of drinks and food and beaches and doing a whole lot of nothing.

Article / Local Experiences

Tell your Tagine from your Harira: A Feast of Affordable Moroccan Delights

The beauty of this country lies in its diversity, its ancient traditions and the sheer allure of the landscape, people and culture.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Lot of Adventure: Kayak in Panama from $995, Hike & Camp the Grand Canyon from $795 and More

With global travelers looking to push the envelope more and more each year, tour operators are answering the call with scintillating trips focusing on hiking, biking, rafting,…

Article / Hotels

Is Your New York Hotel Legal?

Some great New York City hotel deals listed on prominent websites are actually illegal operations driving New Yorkers out of their homes, according to city and state officials.

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Get your Motor Running with These Motorcycle Trips

Whether you own a bike or rent one, motorcycle trips are yet another way to enjoy the world.

Article / Hotels

West Coast Mexico: Stay from a low $51 Per Night this Fall

From the old-school glamour of Acapulco to the fishing village of Puerto Vallarta to the chi-chi, celeb-loving Cabo San Lucas and more, the west coast of Mexico offers an array of…

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Click Your Way to a Photo-Fantastic Vacation

Ever been stuck on a bus tour and you see something absolutely amazing from your window but don't have the freedom to stop and take a photograph? Why not combine your passion for…

Article / Cruise

Behind the Scenes: The Creation of a Cruise Ship

There's no denying ships today are more homogenous than their ocean-liner ancestors, as cruise lines build ships in pairs, triplets, octoplets even, for obvious economic benefit.

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Dressing the Part: Cruisewear, Schmoozewear & Packing for the Climate

These days, the norm for dressing aboard a cruise ship more closely mirrors the norm on land, with few antique steamship traditions getting in the way of you and comfort.

Article / Cruise

The High and Low Tidings of Frommers.com Cruise News

Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on Holland America's emissions-reducing technology, Windstar's fleet upgrade, Carnival's new ship and more.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

If Pedaling is Your Passion: More Bike Trips for the Fall

The colors of fall will be within your sights and your reach with this selection of fall bicycle tours in various locations around the world.

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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…

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

Porter and Prince report on expanded nonstop flights, new and renovated hotels, dining options and more.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Costa Rica

Here's what's new in Costa Rica since we prepared Frommer's Costa Rica 2007.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's New York City

As a city, New York is considered the best and biggest in many categories. But who woulda thunk that New York would be considered the world's most polite city? You did not misread, I…

Article / Hotels

Keep an Eye on Four Seasons as They Expand in Asia

With 70 hotels and resorts in 31 countries and more than 20 properties in development, the high-end hotel chain is busy expanding its presence around the globe, including Asia, with…

Article / Local Experiences

Golden, Great Bargains for Seeing San Francisco

Set your sights on a San Francisco getaway and chances are you'll get a vacation full of great food, fine wine, credit card damaging shopping, cultural enlightenment and the inevitable…