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Article / Hotels

A Tale of Two Cities: Christchurch and Auckland Offer Great Hotels, Food and Hikes

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around Christchurch and Auckland.

Article / Air Travel

Visit Puerto Rico, The Island of Enchantment from $559 for Five Days

At just 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, Puerto Rico is small enough to see a good portion of it in a short period of time, and close enough to get there quickly.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Beaches

Be they a short drive away, or on the other side of the globe, summer's approach has us dreaming about our favorite beaches.

Article / Local Experiences

Sensational, Sizzling and Strange Festivals for the American Summer

Each season we compile a general round up of some of the better, stranger and more unique festivals and events taking place around the country. Summer in particular brings up a slew of…

Article / Hotels

Ice, Ice Baby: New Zealand's West Coast Offers Glacier Hiking, Scenic Drives and More

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around New Zealand's west coast.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise News You Can Use: New Schedules, Ship Upgrades and Programs for Kids

Matt Hannafin reports on ship upgrades and redesigns, an environmental program for kids in the South Seas, new schedules and more.

Article / Cruise

Steering Your Dreams Straight to the Bridge

For most people, being served pina coladas by the pool is as good as it gets. They don't aspire to be more than a passenger on a pleasure cruise. A few others, though, are more…

Article / Cruise

Carnival Update: New Itinerary, New Ship, and New Orleans

Carnival is, of course, CARNIVAL -- the biggest cruise line, with the most ships, the flashiest decor, and the most name recognition of them all. So, this week, we decided to give them…

Article / Air Travel

Kiwi Dispatch: Touring Queenstown NZ and Environs

On location, Jason Sheftell reports on what's happening in and around New Zealand's adventure capital.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

From the Alps to Mexico to Quebec City and Beyond, Trips for Women Offering Hiking, Surfing, and Cultural Exploration

In tandem with the updated compendium of resources we just posted, we're running a round up of travel options for the summer and into the fall for women travelers all around the world.

Article / Hotels

Low-Priced Travel Meets Southern Hospitality in Savannah: Lodging From $79 Per Night

Remarkable in its charm, location and history, Savannah is the jewel of Georgia. Close to the Georgia Sea Islands and the beaches of the Georgia Coastline, Savannah is a city that…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Experience the Spice of Life in Grenada: Air and Five Nights' Stay From $989

Grenada is a breath of fresh air where you can enjoy the lush green mountainous vegetation, volcanic hot springs, colonial architecture, sailing in clear waters, exceptional dive sites…

Article / Women

Women Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

Here are our opinions on several companies, websites, books and the like aimed at helping women travel.

Article / Air Travel

Come, Fly Away: Cuts in Fares Make Some Summer Routes Surprisingly Cheap

Fly Icelandair to Northern Europe, Air New Zealand to four Kiwi cities, Alaska Air to almost anywhere along the U.S. West Coast, learn your rights under airlines' contracts of carriage…

Article / Local Experiences

The Race is on to Get to Louisville: Two Nights' Stay plus Two Race Tickets from $995

This Saturday's 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby might be reason enough to go to Louisville. The Running of the Roses is one of the United States' great sports events with…

Article / Cruise

May's Prize: Win a Rhine River Cruise for Two!

Frommers.com and Avalon Waterways are sending one lucky winner & a guest to a Rhine River Cruise! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Air Travel

Down Under Fares Go Way Down: Flights to Australia from Under $900

United and Qantas are having an unadvertised sale to Australia, with, remarkably, no advance purchase. Fare rules say that these fares must be purchased by May 3, but airlines are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Great Getaways to Greece Start from $1,415 for Two Weeks

Several packagers are serving up affordable air and hotel combos for travel in peak season Greece. Some are even throwing in cruises to help you get around the islands.

Article / Air Travel

Bargains Abound in Balmy Bali: Stay Four Nights on the Beach from $122

Looking for a destination where the dollar is still king and you can indulge in being spoiled rotten without a hefty hotel bill -- then look no further than Bali in Indonesia.

Article / Air Travel

It Can Be a Small Price After All for Getting to Disney's Themeparks

We've rounded up cost-cutting options for park passes, airfares, hotels -- and combinations thereof for enjoying America's premier ersatz destinations.

Article / Family & Kids

Washington, D.C. with Kids: Family-Friendly Restaurants

When it comes to food, kids can be as particular as a food critic, but less 'traditional' in giving their ratings. Our restaurants' selection will sure get four stars from all your…

Article / Cruise

Royal Caribbean Update: New Ship, New Routes, New Ports

The latest news coming out of Royal Caribbean this week.

Article / Cruise

Cruise News Round-Up: New Routes, New Terminals and More

Matt Hannafin reports on the new Brooklyn cruise terminal; the 2007 Asia itineraries from Cruise West; plus Sea Dream's golf outings to South America and more.

Article / Cruise

Overboard Bathrooms: The Best at Sea

We can't live without 'em of course, and the cruise lines of the world seem to realize just how important bathrooms are, sinking time and money into designing user friendly, attractive…

Article / Air Travel

How Low Can You Go? See With These Low Airfare Prices

We've rounded up the latest airfare sales with Mother's Day specials, a summer sale to Finland, a last minute departure to Mexico and much more!