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Article / Winter Sports

Three Days of Skiing in British Columbia From $326

Canadians know their cold weather sports, and their prowess is nowhere better displayed than at the mountain resorts around Whistler. With a solid snowfall throughout the Canadian…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Drop the Ball on New Year's Plans Before The Ball Drops -- Make Plans to Get Away Now

There can be so much pressure to do something cool on New Year's Eve, you may find it tempting to stay home, cook a nice dinner and call the whole thing off. Why not do something…

Article / Family & Kids

What Happens on a Long-Haul Flight with a Toddler in Tow?

My mission was to survive a 17-hour non-stop flight from New York to Bangkok -- in economy class -- with my toddler daughter Ella. The tactic was simple -- just wing it and hope her…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sailing the Caribbean For Real -- Sail Included

Most commercial sailing vessels exist for one reason: to allow modern men and women to experience the nostalgic beauty of traveling by wind power across a mighty sea. It's as close to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Images of Phuket: the Good, the Bad and the Perfect

Although I have been to Thailand many times, this was my first trip to Phuket. During previous visits, I have always preferred to stay away from islands with large resorts and too many…

Article / Packages

Newcomer Vacation Europe.com Pushes Package Prices Lower

There's nothing like a little competition to push travel prices even lower. Say hello to Vacation Europe, a direct to consumer travel provider trying to be the Jet Blue (cool services,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

National Park Pleasures for the Posh and the Pauper

National Parks are not just giant camp grounds where perfectly fit people rock climb, mountain bike, share bathrooms and sleep and cook outside, all while keeping an eye out for…

Article / Student

Last Chance to Learn the Art of Travel Writing this Winter in Key West

Whether you intend to make travel writing your full-time profession, a source for some extra income or just want to improve your blog, you should look into this course.

Article / Local Experiences

Nothing Boar-ish About these Global Chinatowns (Except the New Year)

Chinatowns all over the world have long functioned for outsiders as pockets of Chinese culture -- adored by gourmands and aficionados of Asian culture alike.

Article / Winter Sports

Have the Glide of Your Life at 9 Outdoor Skate Rinks

Nothing says romance in winter like taking your favorite someone on a glide across the ice. For a skating adventure with city views, try one of these urban ice skating hot spots for a…

Article / Local Experiences

8 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Chilean Wine Country

Chile has excellent wines -- as oenophiles know -- and a tour of one or more of the country's wine routes is good enough reason to visit the country.

Article / Miscellaneous

High-Tech Airline Upgrades To Take Your Mind Off Your Numb Legs

JetBlue may have the most famous coach-class amenity, but several other airlines have also gotten the idea that if they can take your mind off the size of your coach-class seat,…

Article / Packages

Pay Low for Shanghai: A Week's Hotel with Air Starts from $899

Winter is a good time to see China as airfares and package trips to Shanghai go down in price during a period considered China's low travel season.

Article / Air Travel

Southern Smiles: Fly to The Carolinas and Georgia from $49 One-Way, Rooms from $94

Since it's rare that the South sees snow in winter, those seeking an escape may be pleased to know there is no shortage of cheap, last-minute flights to these Atlantic Ocean-facing,…

Article / Cruise

Does Size Matter? A Conversation About the Benefits of Megaships and Smaller Vessels

Some of us are drawn to the glamour and excitement of the staggeringly giant action-packed mega ships, while others gravitate to small vessels for the exact opposite reasons. No matter…

Article / Miscellaneous

Can You Make the Call? International Cell Phone Tips

Trust me: having a working cell phone when you're on a trip can help a lot. You can double-check reservations, receive emergency calls from the cat-, dog- or babysitter, and soothe…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Our Man in Jamaica: Dispatch #1

From all-inclusive resorts where you don't even have to sign tabs to ice-cold water in coconuts sold in the hills for less than a half dollar to budget hotels on the beach in Negril…

Article / Air Travel

From Economy to Business and Beyond: A Primer on Getting Upgraded

How can you avoid economy class hell next time you fly? Our expert offers his best ideas on the subject.

Article / Air Travel

Spain's Costa del Sol: 300 Days of Sun, Rooms from $115 a Night

Replete with beaches, fishing villages, sandy coves and, lately, golf courses, Spain's southern coast -- the Costa del Sol, or coast of the sun -- has long attracted travelers seeking…

Article / Local Experiences

Go Old School in Japan at Traditional Onsen and Ryokan

Japan is a land of striking contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Somehow these elements coexist peacefully and gracefully -- nowhere more so than in…

Article / Hotels

Shhh, It's a Secret: Stay Free in Belize

December is the beginning of the high season in Belize, a time when the weather is perfect, the beaches beckon and visitors can experience some of the best diving in the world,…

Article / Miscellaneous

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Underrated Cities

New York, Paris, London: Certain cities have a well-deserved reputation for appearing frequently on the itineraries of urban travelers, not to mention at the top of many 'Best of'…

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

If you're planning a trip to the Grand Canyon state in the near future, you've probably already discovered that Frommer's Arizona 2007 is an invaluable planning tool. Here, in this…

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

The Alaska travel industry changes every year as it grows and seasonal businesses open and close all over the state. It's a challenge to keep up with it even in an annual book.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque

Northern New Mexico has come by its 'mañana' reputation honestly. Usually change happens . . . tomorrow. But there are some lively additions in the region well worth exploring.