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Legends of the Fall: Cruise Ships Head North for Yankee Leaf-Peeping

Europe and Asia have culture, the Caribbean has clear aquamarine seas, Alaska has everything twice the size it is everywhere else, and New England has leaves.

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Futuristic Tokyo Still Expensive (Unless You Know Where to Look)

You can economize easily by staying in moderately-priced hotels and eating in moderately-priced restaurants, just like the locals do. You can also find discounts that are offered…

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Matching the Cruise to Your Needs

Helpful hints and contact information for families, honeymooners, gay & lesbian, single and disabled travelers.

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It's as Easy as A B.C. Getaway: See Vancouver and Beyond from $107 a Night

Whistler offers champion slopes for skiers in the winter and more mellow retreats in warmer weather. If it's more of an urban environment you're seeking, then head to Vancouver for…

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Palm Springs: An Increasingly Affordable Oasis in the California Desert

Palm Springs has turned itself into a destination ideal for golfers, celebrity gawkers, shoppers and foodies alike. Gone are the days of a town split simply between seniors year-round…

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Real Gems for Trips to the Emerald Isle: Five Nights' Stay Begins at only $299

If you thought that traveling to Ireland during the summer months was totally out of reach and that you'd have to wait until the fall to get the discounts, you may be surprised to…

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Mexican Home Cooking School Offers Lessons on Chiles, Mole and Mas: And We've Got a Discount Just for Our Readers

For the fifth year in a row, Frommer's has worked out a special offer for those who are interested in a totally authentic Mexican cooking vacation, complete with hands-on instruction,…

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Half-Piste or Downhill: Break Out Those Skis, It's Winter in the Summer Hemisphere

Looking for a way to escape the extreme heat this summer? Why not drop below the Equator for ski season and experience the majestic beauty of the Andes in Chile and Argentina, the…

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A Marathon of Savings on Packages to the Florida Keys: How's Three-Nights' Stay with Air from $435 Sound?

Travelers head to America's most popular archipelago for a variety of reasons: Snowbirds take up a second residence to escape the winter's chill; anglers stream down for the excellent…

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Leaf Peeping Part Two: Planning a Fall Trip to the South, Midwest & West Coast

In part two of our series on exploring the colors of fall across the continent, we're examining all those parts of the country that aren't New England: the southeast, the Midwest, and…

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Paris When it Sizzles: Elegant but Affordable Hotels and Discount Rail Travel

If you're heading to the city before early September, it's often tricky to find an elegant but reasonably priced hotel with air-conditioning. Nights can be stifling in mid-summer, but…

Article / Money and Fees

What to See on a Sightseeing Spree That's Free (or Nearly so) in London

London has a deserved reputation of being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Those in the know about London will tell you it isn't a problem -- there are plenty of things…

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X Marks the Spot: Two Sites Meet Up to Plot Cheaper Stays

The number-two bidding board is becoming number-one in cutting-edge services with a cool tool that plots Priceline wins on city maps, thanks to Google's mapping system.

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Say "Oui" to GayParee in the Fall for Well Under a Grand: Five Nights from $549

It's true what they say; Paris is deservedly considered the most romantic, beautiful, and enchanting city in the world. If you're heading there soon, you'll be taking a chance on…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Sporting Events

What better time for the sports-loving editors at Frommer's to step up to the plate and single out a few of our favorite sporting events from across the globe. Know that one of the…

Article / Air Travel

Hello, Delhi! New Routes and Packages Opens India

For end of summer or fall travel, India is an exciting option for people looking for something exotic and pungent.

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Get Plenty of Puerto Vallarta Starting from $559 for Five Nights

Right now, many deals to Mexican destinations are focused on either short, last-minute deals designed to get you out the door cheaply and quickly, or packages for fall travel. Suffice…

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Peruse Peru for Pennies Thanks to Low Fares and Moderate-Priced Packages

Late summer and fall deals are plentiful as tour operators look to fill post-summer travel slots.

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Reintroducing Royal Caribbean's Enchantment: Bigger, Stronger, Faster

The revitalization program reached a whole new level of magnitude last week, as the line unveiled the not only refurbished but also larger and substantially cooler Enchantment of the…

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At Sea on Queen Mary 2, Wish You Were Here

Heidi Sarna sends this report shipside of the Queen Mary 2 en route to England.

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Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup: Pampering and Perks

This week we report on new rewards programs, wellness clinics, menus from Charlie Palmer, Radisson's personal concierge program, Harry Potter (and others) on Cunard, new online…

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El Cheapo on the Beacho: Cancun Calls with Air and Hotel Combos from $306

With tour operators offering specials and old favorites coming down in price to accommodate the summer traveler in search of bargains, Cancun is an easy on the wallet option.

Article / Hotels

Make a Right Turn at Albuquerque for Nifty Northern New Mexican Retreats

You know your next stop is northern New Mexico and such beatnik escapes as Los Alamos and Taos rife with craft stores, art galleries, hot springs, bohemian bookstores and health food…

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Travel Europe like a Diva with Opera Vacations and Tours

Experiencing opera in one of the great historic opera houses of Europe is an unforgettable event. Many of these buildings have hosted operatic productions for several hundred years,…

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Go Just a Little Farther to Reach Far-Out Japan

Within Japan, where the usual top spots are Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, much of the rest of the nation is less-visited but alive with seemingly secretive and strange cultural activities --…