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Things to Do in the Virgin Islands This Year—Picks from Our New Guidebook

It's been nearly 10 years since the last time Frommer's released a Virgin Islands guidebook, and let's just say a lot of stuff has happened in the interim.Among the toughest…

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Frommer's Names the Perfect Caribbean Resorts

Few places can do luxury resorts as well as the Caribbean—and Frommer's researchers have been to them all. We asked our experts to name the most idyllic resorts in the islands, and…

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Crowd-Free Caribbean Islands: 7 Remote Getaways

If you crave some peace and quiet, consider these under-the-radar Caribbean islands. From Puerto Rico to the Grenadines, each of these islands has just the right mix of surf and sand…

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7 Best Souvenirs From the Caribbean

Caribbean collectibles run the gamut from beautifully woven straw baskets and locally made spirits to shellacked shells. For many of us who crave authenticity, however, it's…

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Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands

Like many nations in Africa, Cape Verde was for centuries a colonial outpost. This volcanic archipelago lying 644km (400 miles) off the West African coast was finally granted…

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Lights, Cameras, Dolphins: Clearwater, FL Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

A stop in at Clearwater Marine Aquarium brings visitors face-to-face with an inspirational dolphin tale -- and the silver screen.

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Hurricane Season: 5 Caribbean Travel Tips

Traveling to the Caribbean in the summer or fall always sounds like a good idea -- until you remember that hurricane season lasts from June to November. Keep these 5 travel tips in…

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New York City: The 7 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Grown-Ups)

Don't be shy about taking your children to these seven kid-friendly restaurants, which are a culinary treat for adults, too.

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How to Do Charity in the Caribbean: Don't Send Money, Bring Crayons

Sometimes making a big difference is as easy as stuffing a box of crayons in your carryon.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Portable St. Maarten/St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts

The islands rebuild and refresh after Hurricane Omar's visit in the form of new and spruced up hotels, restaurants, and services.

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Mo Better Mohonk: The Last, Best Old-Time Resort (in Upstate New York)

March 3, 2004 -- Gazing at the brochure pictures of the sprawling architectural mishmash that is Mohonk Mountain House, I had visions of an alpine Disney, with oom-pah-pah bands…

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Willing Castaways on a Caribbean Honeymoon

Little visited Petit St. Vincent might just turn out to be the best wedding present for our travel editor, Alexis Lipsitz Flippin.

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Wining and Dining along the Russian River Wine Road

A weekend get away in Sonoma Valley.