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Rustle Up Some Savings With Fall Foliage Tours

August 11, 2003 -- Fall foliage viewing is getting close, so now's the time to consider a packaged tour, particularly if you want to visit some far-off spot and not drive all the way…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Any Way You Want It: Autumn & Winter in the Caribbean or the "American Caribbean"

August 11, 2003 -- Key West likes to call itself part of "the American Caribbean," though it technicallystraddles the spot where the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic meet. Official…

Article / Family & Kids

Scoot to Nova Scotia: Pretty Leaves, Even Prettier Prices for Fall Tours

August 8, 2003 -- It's time to plan for fall foliage tours, and that means, most famously, New England on the east coast and the Rockies in the west. But don't forget Canada where the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Parthenon for Pennies: Packagers Duke it out over Athens

August 8, 2003 -- Two of our favorite tour operators, Gate 1 Travel and Go-Today.com, are competing to see which can offer the best trip to Athens this fall and winter, with the latter…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's New York City

Change is inevitable. Here are the latest developments in the Big Apple that occurred after the guide went to press.

Article / Family & Kids

Book a Low-priced European Hotel Room for August

August 6, 2003 - If you're like me, suffering through the oppressive heat andhumidity right now, you may find yourself thinking that August, not April, is the cruelest month(sorry,…

Article / Family & Kids

How Low Will They Go? Beijing for $499 from Thrifty Go-Today

August 6, 2003 -- The price war on packages to Asia seems to be heating up, withalmost all operators cutting prices in an attempt to stay competitive, making it a great time…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Hit the Slopes, Leave the Skis: Consider Killington "Off" Season

The exit to Lake George spans half a mile on the highway, and the restaurants and parking lot lines are almost as long. For a less stressful alternative, consider Killington -- just an…

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

In the summer of 2003, Vancouver was awarded hosting rights to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Preparations are already visible, and the excitement in the city is palpable.

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

New trattorias, charming inns and more can be found in this report on the latest changes across Italy.

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

Planning a trip to Mexico? Read through our update to learn what's new throughout the country before you go.

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

Here's all the latest on Orlando & Walt Disney World.

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

Find out what's new in this exclusive online report.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Las Vegas

More changes in the city built to change -- all the latest on Las Vegas.

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

L.A. and Madonna have a lot in common -- they're always one step ahead of the trends.

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

Here's what shines in the 'City of Light.'

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Francisco

Until the inevitable rebound, a visit to San Francisco will cost you far less than it did 4 years ago.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Diego

Whether you've never been to San Diego or your last visit was more than a few years ago, this relaxed and scenic city will hold some surprises for you.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Costa Rica

Despite the recent downturn in international tourism, Costa Rica remains a vibrant and growing tourist destination. Changes, both big and small, are nearly constant.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Virgin Islands

Change is inevitable. Read up on recent news for the Virgin Islands before you head off on vacation.

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

Cities change rapidly. Find out what's new in Chicago.

Article / Family & Kids

For Frommer's Readers Only: Half-Off Cell Phone Rentals

August 4, 2003 -- A cell phone can be invaluable on a foreign trip. Not only can it let you keep in touch with the babysitter, the cat-sitter, the house-sitter and your boss, it can…

Article / Family & Kids

Orient Your Attention to the East with These Japanipackages

August 4, 2003 -- The tourism industry in Japan seems to have awakened after a year-long snooze, devising bargains galore for foreign visitors. Even staid old Japan Air Lines is doing…

Article / Family & Kids

Visit da Second City for First Class Arts and Music

August 4, 2003 -- Prompted in part by the success of the movie "Chicago," the city tourist fathers and mothers have put together a big bundle of musical offerings, many of them free,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Man, a Plan, a Canal: Explore Panama with these Packages

August 1, 2003 -- While Panama is known primarily for its famous canal, the nation has much more to offer travelers than just its reputation as a key commerce point. Panama is home to…