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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's The Carolinas and Georgia

North CarolinaAshevilleAn unusual and very appealing venue for live jazz and blues performances is Tressas, 28 Broadway (tel. 828/254-7072; www.tressasdowntownjazzandblues.com), which…

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

Sweden, unlike much of the rest of Europe, remains fairly stabilized. It is not a land of violent upheavals and changes, and has maintained more or less the same hotels and sightseeing…

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

ViennaOpening in June 2005 is the Austria Hotel Messe Wien, 2 Messestraße (tel. 01/727-270; www.austria-trend.at). Located directly across from the Messe Vien Neu, Vienna's premier…

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Love All: A Virtual Volume of Tennis Vacations

If you live and breathe tennis and cannot imagine a week without it, or you just want to work on your game, why not base your next vacation around the sport you love?Tennis Resorts…

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Of Kings and Castles: The German Road Less Traveled

Celebrating its 51st birthday this year is the Burgenstrasse (Castle Road), an innovation brought to the public by lovers of medieval castles, who were convinced that the…

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The Best Sites for a Summer of Activity at America's National Parks

With spring weather coming a little late this year, you still have time to prepare a trip to see the first bloom of spring flowers. All over the country, the National Parks are bulking…

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Don't Waffle, Gobble Up These Budget Belgian Bargains

Whether you go for the Duvel or the diamonds, the walled medieval towns or the open fields of blooming bulbs, Belgium makes for an ideal weeklong getaway in April or May. This…

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Ancient Worlds at Modern but Moderate Prices: Israel Begins to Reemerge for Travelers

Three major world religions call the lands comprising Israel its Holy Land. Whether you're religious or not, Israel is a spectacular country, diverse in natural attractions and appeal.…

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Stand Up for Stuttgart: Decidely German from Cars to Bars and Beyond

Germany is so big, and so diverse, that it's still possible to visit entire sections of the country that are not deluged with tourists in summer, places where the diesel buses disgorge…

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No Time to Siesta: Madrid Holds a Year-Long Fiesta

Barcelona may be getting the all the buzz with its Year of Gastronomy having kicked off in March, but don't overlook Madrid. This year the city celebrates the birthday of its most…

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Pole Position: Krakow & Warsaw Make for Affordable Alternatives in Europe

If there's a bright side to the dollar's decline in western Europe, it's that travelers have extra incentive to lay off Paris and Rome for a while and explore historic gems like Kraków…

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Grecian Formula: Air + Hotel = $699 for Starters

What American doesn't seethe with jealousy when comparing their vacation time with most European workers who get 5 weeks off per year? Using those weeks wisely, European travelers come…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg

There are some changes to the details of our guide as it went to press. Here you'll find new phone numbers, additional suggestions for places to stay and more.BelgiumThere are new ways…

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

Here are some of the changes you might find if you visit New York City in the coming year.By July, we'll know if New York was selected as a finalist for the 2012 Olympics. The city has…

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

Here are some of the changes you might find if you visit Barcelona in the coming year.Foodies should start planning their trip now. March 2005 to March 2006 has been designated…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Brussels & Bruges

There are some changes to the details for Belgian National Tourist Office offices in Canada and Great Britain:Residents of Canada can dial tel. 514/457-2888 to be switched through…

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I'm Fine, Hawaii You? We Pick the Primo Packages to Paradise

The greatest hardship posed by a trip to Hawaii, at its best, means having to choose between white, coral, green, or black sand beaches; rainforests or volcanic peaks; or the world's…

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Turn Your Long Weekend into a Full Week: Club Med Slashes Rates

Club Med revolutionized the travel world with its all-inclusive packages combining fun in the sun with a pre-paid plan. Mix a twist of matchmaking with a singles bar atmosphere, and a…

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Go East, Young Man, to Vietnam, for Major Vacation Savings

With the dollar more likely to crumble in the face of foreign currency exchange rates than rise mightily, you may have to fly halfway across the world in order to get your money's…

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Wings of Desire: A Brief on Current Noteworthy Airfares

Despite ping-ponging oil prices, there are indeed routes on sale to spots foreign and domestic. This week we've corralled some stunners to Paris and New Zealand.New Yorkers take note:…

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Southeast Asia Gets Hotter with Rock-Bottom Rates

After the devastating tsunami that rocked the seas of Southeast Asia, travel to the region has helped bring necessary funds and smiles back to native faces. Always interested in…

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Blue Plate Specials on China: Go for a Week from $749

Whether you are after authentic culinary delights, three thousand years of history, architecture or culture, China is the perfect destination for the discerning traveler. In the low…

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Irish Spring: Cleanup with Seven Days from $364

What could be better than springtime in Ireland -- home to a thousand shades of green?How about a fly-drive package there in May for $364?Sound too good to be true? Well, stranger…

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Cost-Cutting Caribbean: Hit Jamaica from Under $110 a Day

Any island country with the mantra "No Worries, Man" sounds good for a vacation in the sun. As high-peak season in the Caribbean comes to a close and packages and fares get slashed to…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Antonio & Austin

Following a slowdown at the beginning of the new millennium, several major projects in San Antonio and Austin are back on track. As always, the hotel and restaurant scenes are where…