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Get with the Prague-gram: Plan Now for Air and Hotel Packages for Spring and Fall

There is a mystique and majesty about the capital of the Czech Republic. Perhaps it's the physical beauty of Prague, with its classical architecture, cobblestone streets and impressive…

Article / Cruise

It's All New, New, New in Cruise News

Radisson rebrands; Carnival pushes into China; under pressure, cruise lines release onboard crime stats; HAL launches a 4th Vista class ship; and much much more.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Head Down Under, Under Water, That is, On a Diving Vacation

While you can always hightail it to Belize, the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to find hotels that offer dive services or day-trips into…

Article / Air Travel

Few Fares Fall this Week, But They're Doozies

Check these sales to South America, the Caribbean, some U.S. routes and a special deal for Canucks looking to head to Paris.

Article / Miscellaneous

Miami Nice: A Complete Look Into Miami International Airport

Getting stuck in an airport when planes are delayed by weather is one thing, being forced to stay if you are 'stateless' Tom Hanks in The Terminal is another. But choosing to stay when…

Article / Air Travel

Ride a Bike or the Rails, then Sleep it off on a Farm in Switzerland

As the snow slowly begins to melt, spring descends on the beautiful countryside of Switzerland creating stunning vistas of rolling mountains, fields of flowers and quaint villages.…

Article / Air Travel

What Does a Dollar Buy? Half a Flight to Cancun While Seats Last

Spunky little USA3000 is having a sale to Cancun. This of course is guerilla marketing at its finest. But the $1 fares actually do exist, and USA3000 has an excellent flexible date…

Article / Local Experiences

Practice Your English en España: New Dates and Locations for the Popular Englishtown Program

The company wants outgoing and open-minded English-speaking natives -- with no knowledge of Spanish or experience teaching English as a foreign language -- to come to picturesque…

Article / Packages

European Chic on the Cheap: Gate1's City Packages are Priced to Move

Gate1 recently began offering six-day air and hotel packages to Paris, London, Rome and other European cities starting from just $499, which beats the price of airfare alone.

Article / Air Travel

Prices Are Way Down, Down Under: Head to NZ or Oz as High Season Ends

While the New Zealanders welcome you with a traditional Maori Kia Ora, trust the Australians to come up with a new tourism campaign that asks 'Where the Bloody Hell Are You?'

Article / Air Travel

From Short Hops to Long Hauls, Prices on Air Routes Fall

The sleuths from Airfarewatchdog.com uncover some super (and some secret) sales on plane tickets. The question is: With so many routes discounted, where can't you fly?

Article / Local Experiences

Get your Free Frommer's Audio Tour of New York's Greenwich Village

If you've got your iPod or MP3 player in tow, you can put on your headphones and enjoy this free walking tour as you tour the city.

Article / Packages

Europe's Most Expensive Cities at Affordable Prices: Six Days in Scandinavia from $879

Jason Sheftell highlights new offerings from Gate1, Picasso Tours and Go-Today that feature northern European capitals at surprisingly affordable prices.

Article / Air Travel

Ponder Peru's Peaks and Valleys: Air, Hotel and Tours Combined from $999

It is true to say that no trip to Peru would be complete without a trip to the famed Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, located high in the Andes. But for many visitors, this and perhaps a…

Article / Air Travel

Go Celeb Spotting in the City of Angels: Low Airfare, Hip Hotels, Actual Culture and More

Los Angeles is one of those cities where there is always something new going on, whether it's a recently opened restaurant where celebrities have been spotted, or a cutting edge art…

Article / Cruise

From Ship to Shore, We Call in All the News in Cruising

Author Matt Hannafin reports on the latest cruise industry news including the transfer of six major American ports' operations to a UAE-based company, the opening of a new terminal in…

Article / Air Travel

Pick your Seat, Pack your Bags and Fly with Cheap Fares on Many Carriers

Here are the words our readers like to see: sales to Hawaii, Dublin and London (even for Thanksgiving already); plus, we feature specials to Chicago, some Caribbean and Florida cities,…

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

The 2004 Games created a sparkling new image of this country. And in the bargain, Greece got an improved transportation infrastructure: A new airport, an extended Metro system, a…

Article / Local Experiences

Brush Up on Fun as Four European Cities Party in Honor of Major Artists

This year marks anniversaries for art world legends Cézanne, Picasso and Rembrandt in Europe. To celebrate, a number of cities are offering discerning visitors a wonderful opportunity…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Southwest Adventure: One Week in Arizona with Kids in Tow

As it turned out, November is a great time to visit Arizona. The weather is comfortable during the day and then cools off at night, but best of all, there are no crowds. Not at the…

Article / Packages

Women Work Out the Kinks in the Spa or on the Trail with Females-in-Mind Vacations

We've extolled the virtues of gender-exclusive travel before in this space -- it permits you to do exactly what you want to do, an ephemeral idea for most busy, working women and moms.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Caravan Around the World with an RV Tour

Nowadays, touring companies lead groups of RVers around the globe in great big caravans. From Central America to Oregon to European vacations, RV touring puts drivers and countries on…

Article / Packages

Here's Help to Keep your Greenbacks: Air + Hotel to the Emerald Isle from $359

Like fall, spring is an optimal time to visit Ireland; it's not swamped with summer's tourist herd, and it's not too cold, either. And because of the country's size, it's easy to see a…

Article / Packages

Head to Culture-Jumbled Malta with Air, Hotel, Tours and More Starting from $775

Composed of three small island groups, Malta is a crossroads of European, Northern African and Middle Eastern migratory patterns. Its ancient history is complimented with the modern…

Article / Air Travel

Get the Low Down on Asian Low-Cost Carriers: Some Flights Start from $6 (We're not Joking)

Asia is home to almost 50 discount airlines, some privately owned, others operated or partially owned by national carriers as a low-cost no-frills alternative. Several more are…