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Article / Air Travel

London Packages: Fit for a Prince at a Pauper's Price

Just a hop over the ocean, London continues to excite first time travelers and draw return visitors with sights, shopping, museums, a popular monarchy, pomp and circumstance, those…

Article / Hotels

Fall for Nature in America's National Parks

Summer is the season for visiting America's famed national parks, but as temperatures start to cool down, so do visitor numbers and the prices at some of the country's most popular…

Article / Theme Park

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

It's hard to believe how many changes have already occurred in the months since the Frommer's guide to Walt Disney World & Orlando was last revised. Attractions, rides, and…

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

An unresolved financial crisis looms over the city of San Diego (thanks to a mismanaged city pension fund) but that hasn't seemed to put a crimp in the plans of many restaurateurs and…

Article / Air Travel

Fare Flash! American/United Mini-Fare War in Progress

The following routes are on sale for a limited time at $89 one-way, with no round-trip purchase required.

Article / Air Travel

A True Southern Belle in Savannah: Three Nights' Stay From $299

There is a distinguished charm about Savannah, a feeling you get when you walk down the tree lined streets. In amongst all this historic elegance is a romantic yet vibrant city just…

Article / Packages

'Tis the Season To Book European Christmas Market Tours

It may be a little early to start thinking about Christmas, but it's exactly the right time to start thinking about Christmas travel.

Article / Local Experiences

Lithuania: Center of the New Old World

I recently visited Lithuania for the first time, finding it full of surprises. My biggest realization was that here, World War II ended just about 15 years ago. At least that is the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Take an Inspiring Trip and Combine Art and Travel

More things than the color of leaves change in the fall. So do museum art exhibits, which go up, and airfare, which typically goes down. Here's a short list of the museum art…

Article / Miscellaneous

The Jersey Shore + Glitzy Excess of Vegas = One Perfect Casino Resort: What I Learned From a Recent Trip to Atlantic City

Carrie Havranek reports on her recent trip to Atlantic City and explores the fact that the casinos, for the most part, could do a better job of capitalizing on their prime location:…

Article / Air Travel

Spring Into Action and Spend Your Fall Down Under: Fly Round-Trip From $707

Spring is a magical season to visit Australia. The weather is sensational, the cities start celebrating with festivals and events and the flowers and everything else is in bloom.

Article / Packages

Pack Up and Head to Portugal: Airfare and Eleven Days From $2,645

Summer in Portugal means quiet fishing towns, mellow beaches, and inexpensive fresh lobster eaten overlooking a calm shoreline while sipping a local white wine.

Article / Cruise

The Communications Revolution at Sea: Who's Got What

It was only ten years ago that your best bet for getting a message home from a cruise ship was to use your cabin's satellite phone -- at a rate of $8 to $15 per minute. Today, nearly…

Article / Cruise

It's All New, New, New in Frommers.com Cruise News

Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on the Crown Princess incident, Celebrity Cruises' new vessel, SeaDream's new Egypt/Greece voyage and more.

Article / Air Travel

Deep in the Heart of Texas: Flights to San Antonio or Austin From $163

Although less than 80 miles apart, the two Texan cities of Austin (the state's capital) and San Antonio (the most visited city in Texas) are very different and each offers visitors a…

Article / Road Trips

PA's Route 6: Mountains, Mines & Railroads

The eastern quarter of Pennsylvania's Route 6 is its most diverse, in terms of geography, geology and people. Along this route, you have the gorgeous lush greenery of the Pocono…

Article / Local Experiences

The "Other" Side of Oahu

As is true of any vacation destination, there can be an invisible 'us' and 'them' barrier between visitor and resident on Oahu. Here are the insider tips on where the locals go,…

Article / Air Travel

Take a Hike: Volcano Climbing and Kayaking in Nicaragua

Saddled between Costa Rica to the south and Honduras to the north, Nicaragua is a Central American country blessed with coastlines along the calm Caribbean Sea and the big waves of the…

Article / Packages

Viva L'Este: Three Nights on the Maya Riviera in Eastern Mexico Starting at $400

Last October the east coast of Mexico, especially the coastal areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, suffered devastating damage at the mercy of Hurricane Wilma. This year the region has…

Article / Family & Kids

From the Mountains to the Beaches to the Zoo: Pack up the Family for Three Days from $279

Ah, summertime. Time to head to the beach, head to the mountains, or head overseas, depending on what your family is like. Steering clear of Disney, we found a few deals for…

Article / Packages

Beach Yourself in Western Mexico: Three Nights in Acapulco Starting at $420

Whether you're rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous in Cabo San Lucas, or hanging with the surf crowd down on the Oaxaca coastline, Mexico's Pacific coast offers something a…

Article / Packages

Six Nights in Berlin this Fall From $739

After drawing millions of tourists for the 2006 World Cup, you'd think Germans would need a rest in the hospitality department. Nein to that. End of summer deals to Germany and its…

Article / Local Experiences

Lions, not Tigers, but Game Drives, Oh My! Land-Only African Safaris From $1,399

Carrie Havranek reports on a range of safari options throughout Africa. There's something for everyone, from trips with a humanitarian bent, to those with multiple spa treatments.

Article / Packages

Hong Kong Goody: Shop, Walk and Eat for Seven Days From $799

Located on an Inner Harbor surrounded by hundreds of islands on the South China Sea, Hong Kong makes for a summer journey filled with sunny and hot days and cool evening breezes…

Article / Air Travel

Discover the Soothing Serenity of Southwest USA

Some say the deserts of the American Southwest are a place of healing and spiritual power. Whether you believe in a mystical presence or desire a relaxing get-away, Arizona and New…