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Foreign A-Feria: Head to Seville for the Best Spanish Festival

If Spain means red wine and black olives, lamenting guitars, flamenco dancers on a slow burn and matadors risking life and limb in the face of raging bulls, then Seville's Feria de…

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Hop on the Bus, Gus: Escorted and Hop On, Hop Off European Tours

When people think of traveling within Europe the first thing to come to mind is the all-train EuroRail pass. Heralded as the best and most affordable way to see Europe, the rail…

Article / Air Travel

Bargains Blossom for D.C.'s Annual Springtime Festival

At some magic turning point during the last week in March, the navy blues, grays, and khaki tones that dominate the walkways of Washington, D.C., give way to the most unsenatorial…

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

In 1606, the great artist Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden. He later moved to Amsterdam, where he won fame and fortune -- and later suffered bankruptcy and obscurity. Both…

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Travel Warnings Raise Eyebrows Over South-of-the-Border Crossings

As shoulder season approaches in Mexico, American travelers might want to turn a cold one toward the border regions, until a recent surge in drug-related violence levels off.…

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Come in from the Code: New Amtrak Discounts for the New Year

You know the drill by now: Amtrak has semi-secret discount codes that shave money off fares, so there's really no reason to pay full price for your rail journey. Between the fire-sale…

Article / Air Travel

ATA/Southwest: Who's Got The Real Bargains?

On Friday, Southwest planes started flying into New York's LaGuardia Airport.Not really.On February 4, the new ATA/Southwest codeshare truly takes effect. For a slew of routes across…

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South Florida Delivers On More Than Just Temperature

With the best weather in the United States right now hovering around 80°, the sunny climes have a direct effect on tourism. Add to the mix a new casino location in Seminole country Ft.…

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Some Fun in the Sun Savings for the Dominican Republic

Wanted: Tourists in search of horse rides along a crisp blue coast. Drinkers of ice cold El Presidente beer. Cigar lovers. Sun worshippers. And people who like inexpensive travel deals…

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Fifty Money-Saving Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy from $90 a Day

The days when Italy was an idyllic, dirt-cheap destination for good food and countless treasures have passed, but there are still inexpensive ways to enjoy its wonders as well as its…

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Frommer's Favorite Budget Providers for Independent and Escorted Travel to Italy

Packages for the Independent TravelerBefore you start your search for the lowest airfare, you may want to consider booking your flight as part of a travel package. Package tours are…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hong Kong

Here are the latest openings, offerings, changes, and events in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Tourism Board offers downloadable publications for travelers with special needs at its website,…

Article / Local Experiences

February's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland!

Frommers.com and Dooley Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Ireland! Register now to win this vacation!

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Breaking the Mold: Special Interest Vacations for Seeing Italy

Buying a plane ticket, renting a hotel, visiting museums and eating out is par the for the course when it comes to the standard American vacation. Why not consider some alternatives…

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Cost-Friendly Costa Rica from Under $100 a Day

An ecological wonder, Costa Rica has quickly become a hot spot among global travelers seeking inland wonders and coastal relaxation. With excellent package deals that include air and…

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Go East, Way East to Rediscover Budget Europe

Enough about the dollar's piddling worth in Europe.It's true that U.S. currency is devalued drastically in western Europe, where American travelers tend to gravitate. In a handful of…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Florida from $70 a Day

The Sunshine State continues to draw big crowds, whether it be for active vacationers who want to tour the state by paddle, for those who want to be pampered by an attentive hotel…

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Give a Limb a Lift: Volunteer Opportunities in the American Outdoors

Hiking trails don't grow on trees -- as do the leafy green canopies that drew more than 276 million visitors into the U.S. National Park system in 2004. Faced with a $5 billion…

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VAT Chance: How to Cut Your Vacation Costs with Tax Refunds

Tax free or tax off means a lot to the serious shopper. Whether you're a buyer of big ticket items or a big buyer of any ticket items, you'll love the Value Added Tax system employed…

Article / National Parks

All Our National Parks Can Be Accessed with the Use of Handy Annual Passes

If you plan to visit a number of national parks and monuments within a year, a National Parks Pass, which still costs just $50, will save you a bundle. The passes are good at all…

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Sip the Sweet Life: Sample Luxury Lines on Short-Term Itineraries

Do you dream of moving up the cruise chain, graduating from the big megas to the much smaller and more refined luxury ships? Do you hunger for truly elegant service that harkens back…

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European Cruises Offer Value for Cash-Poor Americans

Whatever happened to the U.S. dollar? Once the undisputed heavyweight champ among international currencies, it's fallen into such a slump over the past four years that economists and…

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It's Cruise Wave Season: Book Your Cruises Now at Lower Costs for Sailings Throughout the Year

Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may…

Article / Local Experiences

Return to Thailand: Air and Hotel Packages Remain Available

Large swaths of this Southeast Asian country were physically unaffected by the powerful crush of the recent tsunami and travel opportunities are still up for sale. Even areas that were…

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Weak Dollar? There Are Still Some Places Where You Can Find a Bargain

British, European Community and Japanese tourists continue to flock to the United States to enjoy the comparative strength of their currencies against a weak American dollar. That…