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Article / Air Travel

Travel Thai(m): Air Hotel Packages Start from $579

June 22, 2004 -- With the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, the majesty of the Grand Palace, and the peaceful sublimity of the Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand never fails to amaze. And now four…

Article / Air Travel

More Fabulous Fall Fares from Fly Europe

June 24, 2004 -- Whoops, they've done it again. The folks at 1-800 Fly Europe have unleashed more fall fares to Europe, and as usual, they've got great rates. These prices are a higher…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sailing the Maine Coast: Antique Schooners and the Dream of a Simpler Life

Some men buy red sports cars when they reach a certain age. Bob Tassi had a different idea: buying an antique schooner and offering an idyllic vacation experience to all comers.

Article / Cruise

Spas at Sea: Reveling in Relaxation

Cruise ship spas are all the rage these days. A ship's spa is now as vital as its buffet line, craps table and showgirls. Cruise line execs and designers are well aware that spas are…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise News: "Insure" to Please

With this installment, learn what makes Sophia Loren so 'god-'ly, look for better staterooms, discover upgrade excursions, and more.

Article / Cruise

Stowaway-type Steals: Cabins on the Cheap

June 23, 2004 -- Here are the best deals advertised by a handful of major travel agencies this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar…

Article / Family & Kids

Southeastern Summers: Pretty Packages to Florida and Georgia

June 22, 2004 -- The Southeastern USA represents a wide variety of places to visit, attractions to see, and entertainment to enjoy. From the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Travel Swimmingly: Snorkeling in Hawaii and Tahiti

June 22, 2004 -- Snorkeling in the sun is what many think as part of the perfect tropical vacation. We at Frommer's look longingly from our desk to Tahiti, where Islands in the Sun has…

Article / Air Travel

AirTran Rewards Early Birds With Low Fares

June 22 2004 -- If you like to plan ahead, the current sale from AirTran (www.airtran.com) is for you. From now through Friday, June 25, they're selling tickets at low fares for…

Article / Road Trips

Victorian Vibe: Ellicott City Historic District

We invite you to stop at this historic Maryland town that's off the beaten path, yet has attracted historical figures and modern-day tourists.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Have a Ball in Havre de Grace!

Frommer's shows you how to take a leisurely day in Maryland and enjoy Havre de Grace, a crossroad of the past and present.

Article / Hotels

Green with Energy: Burlington & Stowe

Frommer's heads north to the Green Mountain State, where Burlington and Stowe offer not only a laid back lifestyle, but picturesque surroundings.

Article / Packages

Sin City Specials

June 18, 2004 -- New York may claim to be capital of the world, and Washington DC is the capital of the United States, but Las Vegas may be the capital of the American soul, at least…

Article / Air Travel

For Cheap Intra-Asian Fares, Try Priceline

June 18, 2004 -- If you're trying to design a multi-city Asia trip, there are a few ways to keep airfares down. You can use Asia's new low-fare airlines, such as Air Asia and Valuair…

Article / Packages

An Olympic Deal For Greece

June 18, 2004 -- Competing phone-rental firm RoadPost (www.roadpost.com) has a new deal for travelers to Greece, just in time for the Olympics. Their new "OneRoam Greece" rental…

Article / Packages

Travel, for Art's Sake

June 18, 2004 -- The 2000 U.S. Census indicated Americans spent about 1.6 times more on admissions to performing arts than on either admissions to movies or spectator sports. Even with…

Article / Family & Kids

Spas, Champagne and Suites, Oh My!

June 16, 2004 -- Every once in a while, you have to pamper yourself, and keepers of the keys at luxury resorts and spas do their best to oblige stressed sightseers. Even resorts with…

Article / Local Experiences

Family Fun and Learning in Western Parks

Consider joining a field institute or camp such as these in and around Yosemite & Sequoia national parks.

Article / Local Experiences

Leave the Baggage to Them: Shipping Luggage

If you're going to be away for an extended period of time or you're a compulsive overpacker, consider these services to safely send your bags ahead of you.

Article / Hotels

Where to Sleep: Campgrounds & RV Parks

We'll teach you how to pick you camp site, plus we've got a doozy of a tips list for ways to save and how to behave.

Article / Cruise

Explore the Bottom of the World by Boat and on Foot

June 16, 2004 -- Have you ever looked at a picture of the earth with the South Pole at the bottom and the North Pole at the top? Frommer's will leave it that way, and refer to…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

On the Road: Membership Campgrounds & Special Camping Situations

You can join a club and always find a spot to camp in your RV when you're on the road. Plus we've got tips on where to go for those traveling with pets or kids and most other special…

Article / Air Travel

Take a Long Weekend With Hertz, Avis and United

June 16, 2004 -- The summer is a time for long weekends and long drives. Now, Hertz and United are combining forces to stretch those weekends out further with a free rental car day.The…

Article / Packages

Turkey Talk in June? Plan Now for Fall Holiday Travel

June 15, 2004 -- As we keep on saying, it's never too early to plan ahead for great savings on travel, and when it comes to peak times like holidays, the farther ahead you prepare, the…

Article / Packages

Iberia: The Immoderate to Inexpensive Isthmus

June 15, 2004 -- As one of the largest countries in Europe, Spain naturally has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, from Madrid's fairly harsh plateau weather to the balmy sea…