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Best Beach Movies: On Location in Fiji, Malibu & More

By Kristine Hansen Ever watch a movie that's set on a beach and wonder, dang, "How can I get there?" While Hollywood does like to rename landscapes for the sake of a storyline, many of…

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6 Coolest Hotel Pools for Grown-Ups

By Kristine Hansen As a kid, you were probably content to wade in any swimming pool. As a grown-up, an ideal pool setting likely offers up treats other than French fries and ice cream.…

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10 Ways to Experience Yellowstone Minus the Crowds

By Eric Peterson The earth is alive in Yellowstone National Park , bubbling, gurgling, and even erupting on a regular basis. Grizzly bears, gray wolves, and bison may be the stars of…

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5 Best New Spas in the Caribbean

By Kristine Hansen While a Caribbean vacation already exudes relaxation with waterfront chaises, fruity cocktails and a leisurely state of mind, you can amp up that feeling with a spa…

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Eat, Pray and Love Across Italy

By Carrie Havranek In light of the film based on Elizabeth Gilbert's smash success of a memoir, Eat, Pray, Love , we're featuring ways in which you can eat, drink, and cook in Italy .…

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Great Italian Escapes

If you venture beyond the tourist-dominated hubs of Rome, Venice and Florence, you'll uncover sophisticated cities, quaint villages, rugged coastlines, traditional towns, remote…

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Navigating the New Marrakech, Morocco

The idea of Marrakech can be romantic, and those seeking that ideal should stay at New York designer Thomas Hays' Riad Meriem (97 Derb el Cadi, Azbezt, Medina; tel. 024/387731 ;…

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18 Adrenaline Adventures

The book Frommer's 500 Best Adrenaline Adventures features high-octane experiences for both passionate travelers and adventure seekers. From daredevil sports to hair-raising haunted…

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16 Top Spots for Food and Wine Lovers

We've gathered this selection of culinary hot spots from around the globe -- not just the finest dining establishments but some of the best local markets, cooking schools, seafood…

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The Heat Is on Miami

If you wanted to vacation in Miami without ever leaving your hotel, the Viceroy Miami (485 Brickell Ave., tel. 305/503-4400 ; www.viceroymiami.com ) would be the place to do it. The…

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5 Literary Walks Around the World

Nothing inspires you to read more than visiting the places where books are set, and vice versa. Whether it is Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea (Cuba) or Peter Mayle's A Year…

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Walking Tours That Put a Spring In Your Step

For an even more authentic way to travel, strap on your most comfortable shoes, and sign up for a walking vacation. Not only will you get up close and personal with the locals and the…

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5 Great Casino Destinations of the World

Gambling only makes up a fraction of a casino's allure. With restaurants, bars, shops, spas, museums, and theaters all under one roof, some casinos ooze history and charm while others…

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10 Epic Worldwide Events and Festivals

Hollywood may take years to create a film, but Shoot Out throws down the gauntlet with a challenge to make your own movie in 24 hours.

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New Orleans After Katrina: The Best Things Never Change

By Matt Hannafin The fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina gave American news shows a good excuse to rerun their old storm footage. Nothing makes great television like disaster and…

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Rainforest Resorts for Honeymooners and Romantics

By Hillary Richard McNamara Not that there's anything wrong with all-inclusive resorts, but a visit to one of the world's few remaining tropical rain forests might be the ultimate…

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Best Hawaiian Coastal Walks and Hikes

Hiking in Hawaii is a breathtaking experience. The islands have hundreds of miles of trails, many of which reward you with a hidden beach, a private waterfall, an Eden-like valley, or…

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Agritourism: From Farm to Table in Ojai, CA

By Melinda Quintero The Ojai Valley , just over an hour's drive north of Los Angeles, already draws visitors who seek spa treatments and the charms of small-town life. But for those…

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Dublin Walking Tour: Temple Bar

A street musician strums for tourists strolling Temple Bar's lively cobblestone streets.

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Best Places in Spain: Our 15 Favorite Moments

By Neil E. Schlecht, David Lyon Patricia Harris Our book, Frommer's Spain Day by Day won't be out until October, but in light of the World Cup result, we couldn't resist sharing 15 of…

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The World's Best Markets and Bazaars: 11 Top Cities

By Charis Atlas Heelan Marketplaces are a vibrant mixture of textures and intoxicating tastes and aromas. No matter what's for sale -- fresh produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, or…

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Cruise to Antarctica: 11 Views of the Continent

By Jennifer Reilly Antarctica -- say the word, and you'll immediately picture a world of ice, snow, and the plucky penguins that thrive in its extreme conditions. The journey there can…

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The World's 10 Best Bike Tours

By Carrie Havranek Bicycle tours can transform the way you see your destination. Rather than rushing through, bike trips give you the time to notice small details: the way the road…

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5 Affordable Eco-Friendly Resorts

By Charis Atlas Heelan Traveling "green" doesn't need to cost you a lot of green. It is possible to reduce your impact on a destination without spending an absolute fortune for the…

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Eat and Drink at Monasteries Around the World

Monasteries that make food and drink are among the most unique and rewarding travel destinations, combining medieval architecture, monks and nuns, a little mysticism, and some truly…