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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Caribbean Resorts Change Their Spots But Not Low Prices

August 27, 2003 -- The Viva Resorts chain, which we've touted previously as family-friendly and budget conscious, is changing its name (as a leopard would his spots) in December when…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Belizey Livin': A Balmy, Relaxing Caribbean Retreat Can Be Yours Starting from $100 a Day

August 27, 2003 -- Enterprising Sunny Land Tours is operating two specially-low priced package tours to Belize this fall, charging only $699 for a seven-day beach package that includes…

Article / Hotels

Yule Love These Holiday Lodging Discounts

September 3, 2003 -- We told you earlier about some great ways to save on lodgings for Christmasy, wintery travel. Now we're back to tell you about two more groups offering reduced…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Critical Mass (Transit): Yes, There's a Bus That Goes There

This definitive site has a terrific set of links organized by state and city, covering even the tiniest towns and most obscure ancillary and private transit systems in America.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Don't Let High Gas Prices Ruin Labor Day Plans

Roadtripping this weekend? Read this first to uncover tips for saving at the pump.

Article / Theme Park

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando

We've got the inside scoop on new hotels, restaurants, attractions, park fees and more.

Article / Family & Kids

Squirrels on Film: Point, Shoot and Sleep in Yosemite with Packages for Photographers

August 25, 2003 -- Ever since Ansel Adams set up his tripod in Yosemite National Park, the venue has been a dreamscape for photographers anxious to match, or (improbably) to better,…

Article / Family & Kids

South of the Border Double Feature: Costwise Combos to Uruguay and Costa Rica

August 25, 2003 -- Sometimes, it seems, our Canadian friends seem more adventurous than we do, with companies like GAP offering tours to Bangladesh, for instance. But now, The Great…

Article / Air Travel

Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part IV

The final part in a series on the what, why and how to of Frequent Flier Miles. Learn how to shop your way to free flights.

Article / Family & Kids

Europe Bargains Racing On, For Fall & Winter

August 22, 2003 -- Americans are trickling back to Europe, not in droves, mind you, but enough to keep hope alive in tourism industry breasts from Ireland to Austria, Portugal to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Intimate and Adventurous Cruise West

This month, we'll take a look at one of the leading American small-ship cruise lines, offering both soft-adventure and simple casual cruises for those not inclined toward larger…

Article / Cruise

He's the Professor, You're Gilligan: Cruise Line Lecture Programs

Expand your horizons mentally. We've got an exhaustive roster of the celebrities, intellectuals, politicos and more who'll be speaking on cruises through 2004.

Article / Local Experiences

Lofty Goals: Peace Through Travel

A vacation can be more than just time off work. This travel organization wants to achieve peace.

Article / Air Travel

Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part III

The third in a series on the what, why and how to of Frequent Flier Miles. Today Sascha Segan reviews earning miles with credit cards.

Article / Cruise

Radisson Seven Seas to Sell Beloved Song of Flower

Hurry! You've got only until October 15 to enjoy a European cruise on this luxe liner.

Article / Family & Kids

Package Pricewars: Asian is Still up for Grabs at the Lowest Cost in Ages

August 20, 2003 -- With Asia suffering most from the lengthening downturn in air traffic this year, prices for travel to Far East destinations continue to drop further reducing the…

Article / Cruise

Pyramid Scheme: A Sand Dune of Packages to Exotic Egypt

August 20, 2003 -- The folks at Friendly Planet say they haven't seen prices to Egypt as low as this in the 22 years they've been operating tours there. "This" is a package costing…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Bring the Whole Crew: Take 25% Off Houseboats (or a Free Speedboat) on Lake Powell Thru October

August 15, 2003 -- It seems like summer is over before you know it; students are already heading back to the classroom across the country. As summer winds down it shouldn't have to…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News: Lawsuits and Bibs on the High Seas

Matt Hannafin reports on Celebrity's suit over cancellations caused by problems with some ships' propulsion systems and two new dining programs for children.

Article / Air Travel

Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part II

The second in a series on the what, why and how to of Frequent Flier Miles. In this part, you'll learn about managing your miles and the tricky art of upgrading.

Article / Air Travel

Sky Hounds: How to Maximize Your Frequent Flier Mileage, Part I

The first in a series on the what, why and how to of Frequent Flier Miles. In this part, Sascha Segan reviews the major carriers' programs and offers some inside tips.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Safari, So Good: Stalking the Big Five at MalaMala, Part II

Continue on with Royce Flippin as he tours MalaMala in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Safari, So Good: Stalking the Big Five at MalaMala, Part I

A top-ten dream vacation, an African safari is guaranteed to change your life. This travelogue will tell you why.

Article / Family & Kids

A(sia) Flat Minor: Two Cultures, Nearly Two Continents from Vienna to Istanbul

August 13, 2003 -- "Minarets & Minuets" is the great name for an unusual package put together by Austrian Airlines Vacations, and who should know better about both topics, after…

Article / Local Experiences

Rocky Mountain Lows: Dollarwise Digs in Colorado and Whistler

August 13, 2003 -- The national weather service reports that July was five degrees hotter than normal across the USA on average. That's not as serious as what Europeans are facing…