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The Art of Bathing: Japanese Hot Springs
October 8, 2004 -- The Japanese didn't invent the art of bathing (that was something the ancient Romans can take credit for), but they certainly have perfected it. Hot spring bathing…
Verdant Values: Lush & Green Costa Rica Costs Less Through Winter
October 5, 2004 -- Warm up this fall and winter in tropical Costa Rica. Surf, sunbathe, swim in waterfalls, raft, go game fishing, explore volcanoes, climb jungle canopies or do…
Cradle of Civilization Closeout: Tarry in Low-Tarriff Turkey
October 8, 2004 -- Always a haven for visitors from places such as Germany and Britain, it is now increasingly popular with American travelers, too. Here are a couple of more reasons…
Late Season Italy Priced to Move
October 7, 2004 -- October weather provides some of the nation's finest days. A few of our favorite packagers have deals well into the autumn, so let's share some with you right…
Discover Ancient History Along the Mayan Route
October 7, 2004 -- Fifteen years ago, William Garrett, former editor of National Geographic Magazine proposed the creation of a Mayan Route, a dedicated tourist route connecting…
Small Town, Big Charm: Visit Southern Jewel Oxford, Mississippi
With its romantic inns, fair climate, and reasonably-priced Southern eateries, this enchanting town is an inexpensive travel alternative where your hard earned dollars go a long way.
Pass Go Cheaply with Tourism Passes
We've written here before about City Pass and others of its ilk, voucher books intended to help you save money on admission fees to museums and other attractions, and most of them also…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's England
We've got the latest for travelers on what's happening across England.
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montréal & Québec City
We report on recent changes including new hotels, a boom in restaurant growth and more.
Ups & Downs of Swiss Travel: Alpine Bus Tours
October 5, 2004 -- Traveling through Switzerland with an English couple working on a guidebook to that country, and asked before getting into their car how many miles we would be…
Alternative Accommodations, from Agritourism to a Volkswagen (and then some)
Whether just a few degrees removed from hotel accommodations or a whole different universe, there are great options for travelers seeking adventure, more authenticity or just more…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Francisco
There's good news, and there's bad news. The economy and tourism are back again in full force, so the town's a-hoppin' but with that comes a bigger bill.
Irish Luck for All with Low Fares and Specials
September 30, 2004 -- Irish eyes will be smiling on you this fall and winter with cut-price packages and airfares to the Emerald Isle. So if the idea of a round of golf followed by a…
Firecrackin' Fares for Hong Kong
Hong Kong has something for everyone. Sun worshippers can revel on the beaches of the hundreds of islands that dot the South China Sea. Gamblers can hydroplane over to Macau and play…
Have a Rio Good Time & Warm Up to These Savings
As we start sliding into chillier temps, the mercury starts rising south of the equator. Here are a few of our favorite packages to get you there on the cheap.Gate 1 Travel has an…
October's Prize:Niagara Falls Getaway for Two!
Frommers.com and Embassy Suites Hotel Niagara Falls are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Niagara Falls! Register now to win this vacation!
Spoil Yourself in Spain: Six Nights from $479, Air Included
September 28, 2004 -- The prices couldn't be better for late fall and winter getaways for a short stays in Madrid, longer retreats on the Costa del Sol or an undetermined length of…
Halloween Travel: All Treat, No Trick
September 24, 2004 -- At some point, adults co-opted Halloween. After all, any holiday based on free candy, playing tricks and wearing costumes is just too good to leave to the kids.…
Give a Little, Get a Lot: Volunteer Vacations for the Conscientious Traveler
Learning about other cultures and experiencing the world's diversity first hand are the essence of international travel. Nowhere is that more true than with a volunteer vacation.
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Rome
Here are some of the latest developments in the city that always changes but is still eternal.
Buy into Budget Bavaria, Bargain Brrr-lin and More
September 28, 2004 -- You'll want to strike up the band over these impressive offers for German escapes including air and hotel packages, discount hotels and castle stays. Oom pah pah…
The Lure of Romantic (and Affordable) San Francisco
It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco. From its chock-a-block row houses on winding hills to the gorgeous bay under crystal clear mid-day skies that quickly shift under…
Monkeying Around in Borneo
One of the world's last unspoiled habitats, Borneo is an island of mystical power and endangered wildlife. For all its natural beauty, including the tallest mountain in South East Asia…
Don't Cry for Me, I'm Off to Argentina
September 27, 2004 -- Pretty girls. Beefy polo players. Long, lazy days sitting at European-style cafes watching the South American world go by. Ravaged by a sour economy and the type…
I See London, I See France
September 27, 2004 -- Late autumn and winter are the right times to visit Europe, as you can best appreciate local culture and traditions when the locals are themselves home from…