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Article / Money and Fees

Tips From the Publisher: Traveling Light

Helpful hints before you go.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The Return of Dr. Finch: 3 Weeks in Guatemala from the Unbelievable $1,720

An e-mail arrived just last week from Dr. Richard Finch, recently retired geology prof from Tennessee Tech and guide extraordinaire, reminding us about his wonderful and wonder-filled…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Seminole Signals Cheaper, Easier Summers Near The Mouse and More

For the first time ever, you can book your vacations in Seminole County on-line. So what, you say? So take a closer look at Seminole County, just north of downtown Orlando and a place…

Article / Packages

Louisville Makes Travel More Affordable Through Late Summer

Trying to get its fair share of domestic travelers this late spring and summer, the Greater Louisville Visitors Bureau has come up with a couple of packages that might interest you,…

Article / Air Travel

Alternatives: Traveling as a Courier

It's not just a cheap -- or free! -- ticket; it's a way of life for some.

Article / Cruise

Cruises for Single Travelers

Cruises are a great way for singles to travel. You never need to worry about dining alone, and some ships even host parties or other social events to help you find other singles.

Article / Cruise

The Alaska Cruise Season

Tips on when to go and what to wear.

Article / Cruise

The Inside Passage or the Gulf of Alaska?

Your Alaskan cruise itinerary options explained.

Article / Cruise

An Introduction to Cruising the Great Land of Alaska

General information and history of cruising in Alaska.

Article / Cruise

The Best of Cruising Alaska

The 'Top Ten' (or more) of Alaskan Cruising

Article / Cruise

Big Ship or Small Ship?

Everything you need to know to help you choose the ship that's right for you on your Alaskan cruise.

Article / Cruise

Cruisetours: The Best of Both Worlds for Cruising Alaska

Itineraries for the various cruisetours available in Alaska are explained.

Article / Cruise

Quiz Time: Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Alaskan Cruise

Everything you should consider before making that final decision.

Article / Hotels

Tips from the Publisher: Pousadas of Portugal

Michael Spring explains why you should visit Portugal.

Article / Miscellaneous

A Short Glossary of Photo Jargon for Travelers

Basic terms you should know before you click that pic.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Caribbean’s Top Ten Over-the-Moon Honeymoons

Indulge your ultimate fantasy. These honeymoon resorts may cost more than your wedding, but if there's a time to splurge, it's now.

Article / Local Experiences

Dealer Tips for Gambling

There is no system that's sure to help you win, but these tips from Lou, who spent 20 years dealing cards in Vegas might help you lose your money slowly.

Article / Student

A Little Bit about Hanging Out

Unless you've committed to seeing Europe through the moving tinted window of a tour bus, pretty soon you're going to want to get past the initial strangeness and get with it. And to…

Article / Winter Sports

The Best Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding in Northern California

There’s both too much and not enough to say about downhill skiing in California. Obviously it’s an important sport or there wouldn’t be so many resorts. You could…

Article / Road Trips

Frommer's Trip Idea: PA's Lehigh Valley

Kathleen Warnock details what to expect and enjoy in the Lehigh Valley, PA.

Article / Road Trips

Call to Action: RVers Unite for a National Cleanup this Weekend

The Good Sam Club is organizing their nearly one million members into a giant outdoor coast-to-coast cleaning crew to kick off the beginning of the summer travel season-one piece of…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Tips from the Publisher: Biking in Europe

Michael Spring's suggestions on biking in Europe.

Article / Packages

Try a Free Cell Phone This Summer

You can try out a free cell phone this summer, paying only the actual charges for calls placed and received, yes you can. This innovative program is the good idea of TravelCell, which…

Article / Cruise

See the Galapagos Two Ways: High Style or Low

Tour operators and Web Sites for the Galapagos.

Article / Packages

On Top of the World for 8 Nights (or more) in Baffin Island

The Wild West frontier hasn't died, it's just moved to the top of the world. On Baffin Island, part of the former Northwest Territories in Canada, you'll experience what it's like to…