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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sun of a Beach: These Strips of Caribbean Sand are Sizzling Hot

Here's a guide to a bunch of the best beaches, plus the best cruise itineraries to get you where you need to go. Once in port, you can generally hop in a taxi to hit the beach, or in…

Article / Cruise

Top Adventure Excursions, Right from the Horse's Mouth: Out & About in Alaska

Too many choices can be a problem. When every tour is touted as exciting, fascinating, and once-in-a-lifetime, how can you tell which ones really are?

Article / Cruise

New Ship, Old Ship, Teen's Ship: Recent Events in the Cruise Industry

NCL launches a new ship, Carnival adds teen clubs, Crystal Cruises sets sail with Mary Tyler Moore (and you're invited!) and more in the round-up of the latest cruise news.

Article / Road Trips

Editor's Choice: Hit the Road, Jack or Jill, with our Favorite Scenic Drives

If, like us, summer inspires you to release your inner Jack Kerouac, it's time to think about hittin' the road.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Nicaragua Steps Up as the Next Big Thing in Central America

Nicaragua is quickly becoming a pristine and popular destination for eco and adventure tourists alike.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Virgin Islands

Here are the highlights of the latest developments in the Virgin Islands, both American and British.

Article / Air Travel

The Dog Days of Summer is the Perfect Time to Get a Jump on Pre-Season Ski Savings

With late season ski deals done and gone this year, what's an avid skier or snowboarder to look forward to? Early season ski deals, of course.

Article / Honeymoons

August's Prize: Trip for Two to Rome

Frommers.com and HBO are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Rome! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Family & Kids

Expectant Mommies Start Packing: Time for a Babymoon

A new craze has hit the pre- and post-natal travel industry. Defined as a romantic getaway or quiet time spent together by expectant parents or parents and their new-born babies, say…

Article / Air Travel

Getting Down and Deep with Predators: Swimming with Sharks

Travelers who are looking for something to put in their travel brag book, an excuse to buy that super expensive underwater camera, or just an opportunity to face their fears, I…

Article / Air Travel

The North and the South of It: Take in Both Halves with Specials to New Zealand

We've found a decent airfare sale and an even better-priced package to help cut the cost.

Article / Air Travel

Fruits of the Vine and More Importantly, Wine: Grape Harvest Vacations

The concept of working on vacation may seem quite strange to many people, yet an opportunity to become truly immersed in the agricultural life of a region by volunteering to assist…

Article / Air Travel

The Big Easy Made Easier: Discounts on Air, Rooms and Packages

New Orleans, Louisiana is hot all the time. Whether it's the blazing sun beating down hard all summer long, the cayenne pepper spicing up those Cajun delicacies or those hot nights in…

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

Boston looks great. It has a new landmark bridge that's part of a new highway system, a sparkling-clean harbor, and a constantly evolving street pattern that shows off random sections…

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

Instead of opening new resorts and restaurants, many islands of The Bahamas spent a good part of 2005 recovering from massive hurricane damage in 2004. By the time of your visit, all…

Article / Local Experiences

Domestic List: A Rundown of State Fairs and Fall Festivals in the U.S.

Late summer and fall see the state fair season in full swing and no matter what part of the country you're traveling in, you're sure to find a fun family day out.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Francisco

Hotels are hopping, swank new restaurants are opening faster than the maitre d's can say, 'I'm sorry, we only have a table available at 5:30 or 9pm,' and new construction along the…

Article / Hotels

A New Chain Revolutionizes Accommodations: How's £20 a Night Sound?

Stelios, the Greek self-described 'serial entrepreneur' who founded the European discount airline easyJet and the hop-on hop-off easyCruise, just announced the opening of the first…

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

The big news from Argentina in mid-2005 is that the country is now officially out of default. The peso is holding steady at about 3 to the dollar. For the lucky visitor, it's business…

Article / Air Travel

Now That's Good and Fare: Europe on the Cheap When it's Chilly

The discount travel operator specializing in low cost airfare and other travel discounts to Europe such as car rentals, cell phone rentals and hotels is quickly becoming a travel…

Article / Hotels

To B&B or Not to B&B: Bed and Breakfasts Revealed

Staying at a B&B can offer a more personal experience and for many people, these guesthouses are the perfect way to make a vacation more homey. But they're not for everyone.

Article / Cruise

Sail the Mexican Rivieria from $70 a Day, the Caribbean from $60, Hawaii or Alaska from $100: You Decide

Christmas cruises, free upgrades, free airfare and the usual rock-bottom prices in this issue of our deals round-up!

Article / Air Travel

You Won't Burn a Blue Hole in Your Pocket with Frugal Fares (from $240) and Cost-Effective Combos to Belize

When traveling to Belize you run the risk of dealing with the rainy season to save money or waiting until the high season that begins in mid November -- when tourists flock to this…

Article / Air Travel

Spend Seven Days in Seventh Heaven: Get Air and Hotel from $829 for a Week in Bali

Right now, specials are plentiful to this deeply spiritual island nation, beloved by visitors for its friendly people, well-preserved culture, beaches, lakes, volcanoes, rice paddies…

Article / Cruise

Around the World in 80 Days (More or Less): Circle the Globe by Ship

Long, leisurely and pricey, you can literally traverse the entire globe and never have to change planes, unpack twice or figure out where to have dinner.