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Spanish Sunshine on the Costa del Sol from $549

Spain's 'Sunshine Coast' is the playground for Europeans who are seeking that glamorous beach lifestyle year 'round. It boasts the warm inviting waters of the Mediterranean, white…

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Embrace the Frio Down in Rio: Five Brazilian Nights Starts From $599

Competition is fierce, as many tour providers are running air-inclusive specials close in price for the nearly the same length of time, but each one has actually put together something…

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Old Home Week, Part 2: Living in the Now

Some of my past columns came out of great trips, so I decided to see how those destinations were doing. It looks like it might be time to go back to Iceland, Rochester NY and Canada.

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Take a Slice of Turkey from $499 for Air and Four Nights' Stay

Imagine some of the world's best beaches, crystal clear sailing waters, scenic mountain landscapes, magnificent archaeological sites, the roots of Christian Europe, cosmopolitan…

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Diggin' San Diego: Cheap Airfares Get you There with Plenty Left in Your Wallet to Spend on the Ground

The nearby desert areas can be over 100 degrees and sunny when the shoreline is only in the 60's. This was my first trip here and I must admit I was impressed by the overall beauty of…

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

Here are some of the highlights of the new air routes, hotels, restaurants, and attractions you'll find our upcoming edition for 2006.

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

Here are some of the highlights of the new air routes, hotels, restaurants, and attractions you'll find in our upcoming edition for 2006.

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Islands in the Sun: Go Greek for a Week in November from $1,149

Those lucky Europeans with scads of vacation time (five weeks or more for some) flock to Mykonos, Paros and Eos begging Venus for some loving, Apollo for some sun and bartenders for…

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Pack Your Sense of Adventure but Leave Your Savings Intact for African Safari Steals

Let's blame Hollywood for reinforcing the myth that safaris are strictly reserved for the eccentric, the Europeans, the terribly wealthy -- or some combination of all three; it's…

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Italia for All of You: Five Fall Nights with Air Start from $599

Look to Europe ASAP (tel. 415/750-5449; www.europeasap.com) for one of the best-priced deals on the market currently for fall and winter travel to "the boot." Its "Rome Getaway"…

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Beachy Bargains Abound in Barbados

Sometimes island government tourism offices really get travel specials right. With so many great islands to check out, competition is fierce between Caribbean and Bahamian destinations…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Southeast Asia

Much of what is so fascinating to travelers in Southeast Asia is the ephemeral: that friendly shopkeeper who invites you to sample something new, a hole-in-the-wall antiques store, a…

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Mudslide Hobbles Access to Yellowstone National Park

Mudslides have had one huge year in 2005. They decimated southern California, displacing people from their homes and radically altering landscapes. In New York City, just last month,…

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A River Runs Through It: Check in to Cincinnati this Summer

Home to one of America's biggest branding companies, some of the country's best chili, and one of the country's most beloved (or hated) baseball teams, Cincinnati is the quintessential…

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Older and Wiser: A Passel of Packages for Senior Travelers

There is a travel packager to serve nearly every interest, hobby, age or demographic group. For the baby boom generation and beyond, there are a few organizations that specialize in…

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Fly Europe for Less with Airpasses from Under $100

While researching discount airfares for various articles, I came across a few companies offering budget air passes for travel across Europe. My first question was -- Why can't they do…

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Find a Fleet of Items in the Latest Frommers.com Cruise News

Supreme Court Rules Against NCL, Enforcing Americans with Disabilities ActIn a 6 to 3 ruling on Monday, June 6, the Supreme Court of the United States held that Title III of the…

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Honeymooning Ahead of Time on Windstar's Wind Surf

What happens when a travel writer takes his future wife on her first cruise, aboard Windstar's huge sailing yacht Wind Surf. Let's find out . . .Meet Matt and Rebecca. They got engaged…

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Cruising: One Bite at a Time

Eating. We can't live without it (though lordy knows many of us try . . . have you seen pictures of Lindsay Lohan lately?)Food deprivation certainly isn't an issue on a cruise. As you…

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Frommer's Port Report: Docking at Jost Van Dyke

With its small bays and hidden coves, once a haven for pirates, the British Virgin Islands are among the world's loveliest cruising areas and an escapist's paradise. There is no more…

Article / Local Experiences

The Write Way to Travel: Literary Workshops to Push Your Creative Boundaries

There are as many writing workshops as there are beautiful places to travel. Pick an idyllic spot in the midst of a beautiful mountain range, summer haven, or picturesque city…

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No-Salt Solutions: Lake Resort Vacations Across North America

Note: These promotions have ended and these prices have increased since this article was written. Please verify the current promotions and rates before booking.

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

Tourism in Argentina is booming. The country is a terrific bargain for most travelers. The peso is still weak, almost 3 to a dollar, and with the euro even stronger, Europeans are…

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

The weak dollar has made Chile more expensive than in previous years. In 2003, the peso hit a high of 720 to the dollar, but by 2004 it dropped to a low of 560. This book has converted…

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Reconnect in Connecticut: Litchfield County Offers Quiet Country Retreats

There is something alluring about Litchfield County in upstate Connecticut. Why else would famous authors such as Bill Styron and Frank McCourt hang their hats in the quaint town of…