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What's New and News in Cruising
Learn about the restoration of an classic explorer, free legs to Beijing, Melissa Etheridge performances, a family vacation sweepstakes and more in this cruise news roundup.
The Real Cost of Cruising
Initial prices are indeed the lowest they've been in years, but you'll still need to figure in all the extras you can be charged once you're onboard ship.
Holiday Travel Gifts for Your Fellow Global Traveler
To give you a head start on shopping, here are three of our favorite purveyors of travel goods and merchandise.
Consumers Group Says: Shop Abroad for Foreign Airfares
A recent report by a consortium of consumer advocates found that U.S. and U.K. sites often lag behind Belgian and German online travel agents in finding the lowest fares. Where should…
Go East to Ski Behind the Former Iron Curtain
November 18, 2004 -- It's that time of the year and you are planning your annual ski trip. You're looking online, reminiscing about that favorite season in Aspen in the 90's or that…
Affjördable Smorgasbord: Off-Season Scandinavia
November 18, 2004 -- The Scandinavian winter has its charms, beyond the powdery slopes, frigid fjörds, and pickled fish available year-round. Chief among them is discounted prices that…
Havana Mights: Your Choices for Travel to Cuba
Despite a travel embargo that has been in place since 1963, Americans have long had a fascination with Cuba. Recent events serve to make it less likely than ever than restrictions will…
All's Quiet on the Venezuelan Coast
November 16, 2004 -- The North Coast of Venezuela looks out on the Caribbean and up to Central America. The lazy days, hot sun and strong breezes make for good vacation time and a…
Out and Proud: Recent Changes in Gay Travel
The mainstreaming of gay travel means that gay men and lesbians are no longer restricted in their choices.
Hawaii 5-0 from Under $750: The Last of the Off-Season Packages to Maui and Oahu
Updated November 23, 2004 -- Maui is the single island featured in Conde Nast Traveler's November 2004 Best of the Best list, and Hawaiian islands make up half of the Top 10 Pacific…
Sail Away to Sunny Catalina
November 12, 2004 -- Most travelers to Southern California see Catalina Island as a day trip. Hop on a high-speed ferry, bring your walking shoes and check out a charming town rich in…
Dutch Treats: Wonderful Winter Escapes to The Netherlands (and Nearby Neighbors)
November 11, 2004 -- Spend even a few moments in Holland during the chilly months and you'll discover the mastery of Rembrandt and Vermeer. The diffused light so prominent in their…
Over the River and Through the Woods: Tips to Take the Sting Out of Winter Holiday Travel Planning
Whether you're traveling by car or plane, a well-planned trip is much more likely to be a pleasant trip.
Nicaragua: Unspoiled and Open for Business
November 11, 2004 -- Bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the South and stretching between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Nicaragua forms the heart of Central…
Whistling Down the Slopes in Whistler
November 11, 2004 -- Whistler is to Canada what Aspen and Vail are to United States. Add an Olympic Games only 6 years away to Canada's British Columbia and you have an increase in…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's France
Heading to France? Read on to discover what's just opened, what's closed and more.
There's Something for Everyone: A Grab Bag of Cruise News
We've got Julie Andrews, kosher cruises, diving programs and more in this latest collection. You can't get more eclectic a mix than that.
Toddlers on Board: The Best Ships for Toting the Tots
What does it take to make a cruise with under-3s reasonably enjoyable? It's no small feat when two isn't always terribly cute.
Same-Sex Sailings: A Threat to the Status Quo?
According to a recent poll, forty-eight percent of women have taken women-only vacations, and nearly 90 percent seriously consider it. The question is, would similar numbers of men…
Sunny Savings on Mexico's West Coast
November 9, 2004 -- There are two sides to Mexico. The serene but tourist heavy east coast with its newly built resort destinations close to the continental United States, and the wild…
Paradise Found, Just A Little Farther Away
November 9, 2004 -- We all dream of the elusive perfect paradise location -- pristine beaches, crystal clear water, sunsets behind swaying palm trees, exotic food and few people. Once…
My, Oh, Maya! Cancun, Playa del Carmen and More, All at a Discount
November 5, 2004 -- As winter begins to show its teeth across the Northwest, vacations to warm destinations become more than just a hope and a prayer. With the promise of sun, great…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Los Angeles
Okay, so Shaq and Phil Jackson have split town and the Lakers' era of invincibility is over, but for a city constantly reinventing itself that's yesterday's news. In fact, it's a…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque
It's surprising how fast change comes, even in a mañanaville like northern New Mexico. But it does, and this time around much of the change is good. Museums are expanding, restaurants…
Personal Upgrades: Flying Business for Pleasure, not Work
November 5, 2004 -- Why should the men and women in suits have all the fun and all the luxury? Business class used to be the domain of the rich and brief-cased, but today, with online…