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Article / Cruise

Cruise News: A Dizzying Array of the Latest Industry Information

The newest, biggest ship is bested before it sets sail; NYC is becoming increasingly popular as a homeport; acupuncture and wholistic medicine are added to a cruiseline's offerings;…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Armada Markdown: So Many Cruises Costing So Few Dollars

October 3, 2003 -- We've got a healthy roster of weeklong itineraries -- mostly to the Caribbean -- at rock bottom prices. The cheapest starts from just $299!These are some of the best…

Article / Local Experiences

Current Events: Electricity Conversion Abroad

The nuts and bolts of electrical voltage overseas; what plugs and adapters can you use?

Article / Local Experiences

The Lowdown on International Phone Calls

There are several money saving alternatives to picking up that hotel phone and dialing -- be sure to utilize all your options on your next trip abroad.

Article / Local Experiences

State Department Travel Advisories Explained

Here's what you need to know about travel warnings issued by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

October Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Curaçao!

Frommers.com & Curaçao Tourist Board are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Curaçao! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Only Seeing a Country or Two? Check Out Individual Rail Passes for European Nations

There are many country or region specific passes that are worthwhile when you're visiting only one or two countries or a specific region in Europe.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Rail Passes for Canada and the U.S.

American and Canadian passenger rail systems are an oft-overlooked alternative for vacation travel. Purchasing a pass makes riding the rails even cheaper.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Transeuropean Savings: Rail Passes Get You There for Less

Thinking of taking the train while you're on the continent? Read this to learn if a railpass is right for your trip.

Article / Air Travel

Packing Tips for Modern Travelers

Some gentle advice on the best ways to pack for a trip to prevent your clothes from wrinkling and to keep you moving through those security lines.

Article / Air Travel

Tips For Foul Weather Travel

Inclement weather can affect air travel in any season, even on the clearest of days. With some simple planning, you can alleviate the frustration so that a bad start doesn't carry over…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Offpeak, but OnBeach: Caribbean Resorts Shovel Up a Bucketful of Savings

October 1, 2003 -- Fall is the season for good values in the Caribbean. We've got a line-up of beachy bargains that are up for grabs through the beginning of winter (that's December…

Article

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

Change is inevitable. Here's the latest on what's doing across Arizona.

Article / Local Experiences

Get Your Printer Runnin' then Head Out on the Highway with Free Coupon Books

October 1, 2003 -- Wise road trippers are well aware of the advantages offered by the free Travel Coupons books. There are 20 books covering 17 eastern, Midwestern and southern states…

Article / Family & Kids

Rock em, Sock em, Morocco: An Extensive Tour in this North African Nation

September 29, 2003 -- September, October and November, often rainy in our climate, are perfectly pleasant in North Africa. It's the best time to travel there, and we've found a pretty…

Article / National Parks

Winter in Yellowstone: A Caldera of Your Own

A wintertime visit to one of the crown jewels of our national parks systems will leave you with the place practically to yourself.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Luxury Bus Service -- Yes, You Heard Us -- Debuts From New York to Boston

September 29, 2003 -- High-speed Internet access. An attentive stewardess. All-leather seats so long that you could stretch out a python in one of them. This is a bus?In possibly the…

Article / Family & Kids

Temporarily Own a Home Where the Florida Suburbanites Roam

September 26, 2003 -- We introduced you to the thrill of impersonating a Florida homeowner back in June when we reported on deals for renting private homes near Disney World. Now we're…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Way Down on the Farm: Agrivacations in South America

September 26, 2003 -- In our on-going competition with Canada for overall "cool," we're usually in the lead -- an opinion popularly held on this side of Great Lakes. But being fair…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Steal on Barbadian Bliss, Off-Season Before the Holiday Rush

September 23, 2003 -- Once Labor Day barbeques go out, you know it's time to gear up for the craziness of Christmas/New Year holidays: from shop hoping to speed baking, it's all about…

Article / Family & Kids

You, John Q. Public, Can Sleep Here: Rest Your Head in Historical Hotels Across America

September 19, 2003 - Hotel junkies are well aware that many establishments are not just places you sleep -- some of them have witnessed extraordinary events, hosted famous people and,…

Article / Family & Kids

Spain by Plane, Staying Mainly in Madrid All on a Budget, Plus a Jaunt Through Portugal

September 19, 2003 -- It's coming soon, the fall and winter travel discount season for Spain, where British old age pensioners instigated the first "cheaper there than at home"…

Article / Family & Kids

Rooms with a Boo! in Leery London and Bloody Bucharest

September 22, 2003 -- I've walked the plank to get into Dracula's Castle in Romania, and I lived in London for eight years, and I'm not sure which is scarier. We've dug up a couple of…

Article / Family & Kids

Hotel Chains Big and Small Open the Doors with Budget Rates (Fall Colors Free of Charge)

September 22, 2003 -- I was impressed by my first visit to a Microtel Inn, and remain so, especially by their prices. There are several budget-oriented hotel and motel chains around…

Article / Family & Kids

Something Wicked This Way Comes: Spooky Halloween Haunts Across Massachusetts

September 19, 2003 -- To reinforce its ghostly image, the commonwealth infamous for the Salem Witch Trials is dragging some old skeletons out of the closet and rattling a few chains…