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Ancient Thrills, Modern Day Discounts to Fez-inating Morocco

October 19, 2004 -- In Morocco, hand and body signals play a crucial part in conversation. Don't show anyone the soles of your feet. It's offensive. Nor should you stare at someone for…

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

Here are the latest changes, openings and offerings in a city that is easily the most exciting in China.

Article / Packages

Economical Eastern Europe: Hit Prague, Budapest & Other Gems on a Budget

October 14, 2004 -- When Hungarians want to say something is a mess, they remark that "it's become a goulash," a mixture of meat and vegetables laced with paprika. You can enjoy that…

Article / Packages

European Specials as Low as the Temperature

October 13, 2004 -- Just when you thought that airfares and packages to Europe couldn't get any cheaper, along comes a selection of fall and winter specials that will make you forget…

Article / Air Travel

Lei It On: Bargain Fares & Pennywise Packages to Hawaii

October 12, 2004 -- In the only one of 50 US states that can honestly call its whole area a paradise, there are plenty of activities for visitors, from wellness festivals to surfing,…

Article / Cruise

All the Cruise News That's Fit to Float

We'll take a look at the return to normal in Florida, plus you can learn about getting married at sea, how to cook and what to drink in our cruise news compendium.

Article / Cruise

The Beer-Drinker's Guide to Cruising, Part II

Which cruise lines offer the best selection and most interesting brews, which ships offer the best beer-drinker's ambience and amenities, and which brews rank among the favorite beers…

Article / Family & Kids

Midnight Scares in the Sunshine State

October 12, 2004 -- As if four hurricanes weren't scary enough, attractions across Florida are organizing spector-filled events to make this October memorable truly…

Article / Packages

Cheap China Sets: Air, Hotel and Tours from $799

October 12, 2004 -- You may have been to many places, but if you haven't visited China yet, you must make plans to do so. As the world's largest nation (in terms of population)…

Article / Packages

Au Revoir US, Bonjour Slopes: European Ski Offers Start Piling Up

October 12, 2004 -- Innsbruck, Val D'Isere, Chamonix, Courcheval, Interlaken, St. Moritz, Zermatt. The names even sound glamorous. They should. Skiing Europe is glamorous, challenging,…

Article / Air Travel

Diving Deep with Shallow Pockets: Scuba Sensations

Let me say up front, that any scuba diving vacation is, by nature, not going to be cheap. However, diving to new depths and exploring new worlds doesn't have to break the bank.People…

Article / Packages

Cradle of Civilization Closeout: Tarry in Low-Tarriff Turkey

October 8, 2004 -- Always a haven for visitors from places such as Germany and Britain, it is now increasingly popular with American travelers, too. Here are a couple of more reasons…

Article / Air Travel

Verdant Values: Lush & Green Costa Rica Costs Less Through Winter

October 5, 2004 -- Warm up this fall and winter in tropical Costa Rica. Surf, sunbathe, swim in waterfalls, raft, go game fishing, explore volcanoes, climb jungle canopies or do…

Article / Air Travel

The Art of Bathing: Japanese Hot Springs

October 8, 2004 -- The Japanese didn't invent the art of bathing (that was something the ancient Romans can take credit for), but they certainly have perfected it. Hot spring bathing…

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

Here's a brief summary of the latest happenings for Down Under with news on new air passes, hotel renovations and even penquins.

Article / Packages

Late Season Italy Priced to Move

October 7, 2004 -- October weather provides some of the nation's finest days. A few of our favorite packagers have deals well into the autumn, so let's share some with you right…

Article / Air Travel

Discover Ancient History Along the Mayan Route

October 7, 2004 -- Fifteen years ago, William Garrett, former editor of National Geographic Magazine proposed the creation of a Mayan Route, a dedicated tourist route connecting…

Article / Road Trips

Small Town, Big Charm: Visit Southern Jewel Oxford, Mississippi

With its romantic inns, fair climate, and reasonably-priced Southern eateries, this enchanting town is an inexpensive travel alternative where your hard earned dollars go a long way.

Article / Local Experiences

Pass Go Cheaply with Tourism Passes

We've written here before about City Pass and others of its ilk, voucher books intended to help you save money on admission fees to museums and other attractions, and most of them also…

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

We've got the latest for travelers on what's happening across England.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montréal & Québec City

We report on recent changes including new hotels, a boom in restaurant growth and more.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ups & Downs of Swiss Travel: Alpine Bus Tours

October 5, 2004 -- Traveling through Switzerland with an English couple working on a guidebook to that country, and asked before getting into their car how many miles we would be…

Article / Hotels

Alternative Accommodations, from Agritourism to a Volkswagen (and then some)

Whether just a few degrees removed from hotel accommodations or a whole different universe, there are great options for travelers seeking adventure, more authenticity or just more…

Article / Packages

Have a Rio Good Time & Warm Up to These Savings

As we start sliding into chillier temps, the mercury starts rising south of the equator. Here are a few of our favorite packages to get you there on the cheap.Gate 1 Travel has an…

Article / Air Travel

Firecrackin' Fares for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has something for everyone. Sun worshippers can revel on the beaches of the hundreds of islands that dot the South China Sea. Gamblers can hydroplane over to Macau and play…