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America's National Parks: Nice Lodges, Decent Food, and Hey, the Views Aren't Bad

September 10, 2004 -- Rolling hills dotted with wildflowers, plunging red rock canyons, vast snow-covered peaks -- the sheer majesty and diversity of America's national parks is hard…

Article / Air Travel

Plunge into a Spa-tastic Vacation

Hey you! Yeah, you, reading this hunched over a computer, sipping stale coffee. Wouldn't you like a chance to relax and unwind, a chance to escape work obligations and everyday stress?…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Nothing's Bora-boring about the South Pacific

September 8, 2004 -- Palm trees waving in a gentle ocean breeze, warm, crystal-clear water, and pristine white sandy beaches -- sound like paradise? Sure, but you won't have to go…

Article / Hotels

Why Washington, D.C. Rules

September 8, 2004 -- If you've always considered Washington, D.C. a stuffy city that's all about politics, government and lobbying, think again. The nation's capital is a vibrant…

Article / Cruise

Off the Map in Beringia: Small-Ship Line Cruise West Charts Remotest Alaska

An awful lot of people think they've seen Alaska. Thing is, those people have really only seen a tiny fraction of the Great Land -- and not even its most amazing parts.

Article / Cruise

Hurricane Frances Batters Florida Ports, Ivan Gathers Steam

September 9, 2004 -- Hurricane Frances made an all-points tour of Florida last week, forcing temporary closure of the state's commercial ports and the cancellation, rerouting, or…

Article / Air Travel

A Boatload of Cruise Bargains

September 9, 2004 - From Christmas cruises in the tropics to deals for singles, we've got some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Note that…

Article / Air Travel

Essential China: Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian and More

September 8, 2004 -- Three reliable tour operators are providing moderately priced trips to China this autumn, two of them visiting one or more of the biggest cities, the third taking…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Surf Girls Rule: Riding the Big Kahuna in Bikinis

Women have always taken to the waves and surfing is no exception. If you've always dreamed about doing it but have yet to take the plunge, grab you favorite girlfriend, sister or maybe…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Florida Picks Up the Pieces After Hurricane Charley

Though Hurricane Charley wreaked havoc on about one-third of the counties in Florida, the remaining two-thirds remained unaffected, and the Florida tourism authorities are eager for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Got Reef? Belize It or Not, the World's Second Largest

Deep-sea divers and snorkeling enthusiasts consider Belize to be the scuba capital of the Western Hemisphere. Its barrier reef is the second largest in the world after Australia, and…

Article / Hotels

Hey, Nick & Nora! Get Clued in to Murder Mystery Weekends

September 3, 2004 -- I well remember my first hotel murder mystery weekend: I inadvertently solved it before it even began when I stumbled onto the actors as they were staging the…

Article / Air Travel

South America Wildlife Adventures for All Budgets

September 2, 2004 -- There are literally hundreds of companies and independent operators who offer a variety of tours through the Amazon Jungle (which stretches across Brazil, Ecuador…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Canada from City to Country: Reduced Rooms, Train Tours and More

September 3, 2004 -- The state of California's population rivals that of all of Canada. With nearly the same amount of people spread out over so more much land, you can often be…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Surfs Up, Prices Down in Two Central American Paradises

September 3, 2004 -- Surfing. The word just connotes cool. Hot babes. Sunny days. Big waves. Bonfires on the beach. I'm not just talking about the film Point Break, either, or spending…

Article / Road Trips

September Prize: Trip for Two to Boston!

Frommers.com, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, American Airlines & Hotel Marlowe are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Boston! Register now to win this…

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

Many observers feel that no matter who wins the 2004 election, the travel restrictions will most likely be lifted sometime in 2005. In either case, non-American tourists continue to…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque

Northern New Mexico has come by its 'mañana' reputation honestly. Usually change happens . . . tomorrow. But there are some lively additions in the region well worth exploring.

Article / LGBTQ

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

We've got the latest on the renewal of the Meet-the-People program, affordable accommodations, a warning for gay travelers and more.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Mariachi Madness Meets Mexican Money-Savers

September 1, 2004 -- Let's face it; visiting Mexico without seeing some mariachis is like going to Hawaii and avoiding the beaches. In September, a mariachi festival in Guadalajara…

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

After months of rebuilding and improvements post-Hurricane Fabian, most of the island facilities are better than ever, including resorts, golf courses, and even restaurants which got a…

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

We've culled the best of what's happening in all the islands to bring you the latest news to help plan your Caribbean vacation, business trip, honeymoon -- or whatever.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Los Angeles

Trying to keep up with the constant changes in this amorphous metropolis is a full-time job because what was in last year is probably out this year. But fear not, because we've crammed…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Maui, Lanai & Molokai

Here's a roundup of the changes that have occurred not only on the island of Maui since the last edition of Frommer's Maui, but also on the satellite islands of Molokai and Lanai.

Article / Miscellaneous

Finally, No-Fee Airline Credit Cards. Will They Matter?

Some major airlines are waking to the growing consumer interest in no-fee credit cards.