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Best Hotels Bets in Washington, D.C. on a Budget

Finding an affordable hotel in a capitol can be quite a challenge. But don't despair -- we found the best accommodations for all kinds of travelers.

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Best Hotels Bets in San Francisco on a Budget

Staying at your friends in San Francisco sure cuts the cost of the trip. Just in case you don't have such connections, we prepared a list of accommodations affordable for every pocket.

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Best Hotels Bets in Hawaii on a Budget

Sleeping on the beach can be your choice, but doesn't have to be the only option. We found the best of affordable accommodations in Hawaii just in case you tire of the sand bed.

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Best Hotels Bets in London on a Budget

Accommodations in London vary in type and price. You will find the best of what you're looking for on our 'best bets' list.

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Best Hotels Bets in Australia on a Budget

A variety of accomodations in Australia matches the diversity of the country. We selected the best for every taste.

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Best Hotels Bets in Paris on a Budget

Affordable lodging in Paris isn't easy to find. But our tireless crew found quite a few choices for every taste and every wallet size.

Article / Packages

Recommended Package Tour Operators

We've highlighted some of our favorites companies that offer consistently high-quality products and outstanding customer service.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria

Hosting the Winter Olympics inspires energy and changes: here's the latest in Vancouver & Victoria.

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

Even places with the longest tradition change -- here's what's new in Ireland.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

March's Prize: Island Getaway Sweepstakes to Aruba!

Frommers.com and Bucuti Beach Resort are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Aruba! Register now to win this vacation!

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Northern Italy

In a region where fashion trends can last all of an hour, changes don't surprise anyone. See the latest in Northern Italy.

Article / Cruise

River-Cruise Companies Offer Slow Boats Cheap around China, Italy, and France

February 26, 2004 -- River cruising is a quiet little corner of the cruise world that deserves more attention, offering the ultimate leisurely retreat. The pace is slow, the waters…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Renault Knows The Way To Cheap Long-Term Car Rentals

February 25, 2004 -- Europe has just as many back roads as the US, and they're just as fun to tool along. But most US tourists don't think of getting a car when they go to Europe. That…

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Teen Spirit: Keeping the Kids Content at Sea

To keep the peace as more families cruise with teens, cruise lines are designing bigger and better teen hangout areas to accommodate them.

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Get the 411 on This Week's Cruise News

A sunken vessel prevents others from leaving New Orleans, the world's largest retailer gets in the travel game, D-Day memorial itineraries and more in issue's new roundup.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Big Waters, Small Craft: The ABC's of Chartering Your Own Boat

If you've never considered a sailing vacation, give it a shot. It can cost less per day than a standard European vacation, and it can be refreshingly interactive.

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Bounce Over to Bermuda, Spring, Summer or Fall

February 25, 2004 -- Bermuda is good enough for New York City's Mayor Bloomberg to use as his regular vacation hideaway spot, dodging reporters and refusing to tell anybody in advance…

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Site59 + Feb 29 = Savings

February 25, 2004 -- There's an extra day in February this year, and last-minute discounter Site59 sees that as something to celebrate. They're offering $59 off any packages booked in…

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Himalay One on Me: Air, Hotel, Tours to Tibet and More

February 25, 2003 -- Everyone has a private Shangri-La, whether it be a summer resort, a cozy chair or a purely imaginary hideaway. But who hasn't wanted to visit that real Himalayan…

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Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Australia

Can't believe you can really travel and stay comfortably around this huge country for as little as $50 a day? It can be done.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Touring the Other Japan: Short Trips in the Midwest and Near North

Most visitors to Japan see Tokyo or Kyoto or both, then head back home. But there's a lot more worth investigating, in locations near enough to reach with just a short train ride.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Great Rail Prices for the Greatest Generation

February 20, 2004 -- Here at Frommer's, we say it loud: the French are our friends. They saved us in 1789, and we returned the favor in 1944. They gave us Louisiana. We gave them Jerry…

Article / Local Experiences

Learn or Teach a Language: Two Programs Mix Travel and Education Affordably

Updated February 13, 2004 -- Fearful of traveling to places where they don't speak your language? Here are two outfits that turn that weakness into a strength. The first allows you to…

Article / Family & Kids

Early Birds Get the Rooms in Our National Parks

February 16, 2004 -- Although America's national parks didn't yet exceed pre 9/11 numbers last year, there were still plenty of times when would-be visitors couldn't find…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sunrise, Sunset: Southern Exposure in San Destin FLA

February 16, 2004 - Cutting more than halfway across southern Alabama, Florida's Panhandle region was largely undiscovered by vacationers other than neighboring tourists from Alabama,…