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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Raft, Ski or Drive Your Way Through Oceania

May 19, 2004 -- However you define a vacation -- from lazing on a beach to schussing down snowy slopes -- it can all be found in the Antipodes. We've assemebled a wide-range of options…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Cheap Europe, Sans Airfare

May 19, 2004 -- Land-only packages are popular with several types of travelers: those cashing in on their frequent flyer miles, people who have the luxury of leisurely travel and…

Article / Air Travel

Huge New Low-Fare Airline Takes Off

May 19, 2004 -- Independence Air is here, and it's a doozy.The new low-fare airline based at Washington Dulles Airport announced its first destinations on Wednesday, and it'll be…

Article / Family & Kids

Micro-Prices for Wi-Fi at Microtel

May 19, 2004 -- Free, high-speed, wireless Internet in a $32 hotel room? Sounds like a dream. But budget hotel chain Microtel (www.microtelinn.com) is bringing full-on Net access to…

Article / Family & Kids

Know Before You Go: Reading Up on the National Parks

Unless you're anxious or have spent little time in the outdoors, you don't need a book about how to camp with children. But if it will make you feel better, or if gaps in your…

Article / Local Experiences

Family Fun and Learning in the Smoky Mountains

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

Article / Air Travel

Travel to Change Your Life (and Others)

May 18, 2004 - Travel for some may just be a vacation, but for others, it's a life-changing experience. Stepping outside the safety of your day-to-day life into a different culture can…

Article / Air Travel

Buy Today For $118 Chicago Fares -- Even to NYC and LA!

May 19, 2004 -- A cheap wind blows through Chicago today, but don't dawdle if you want great fares to or from the City of Big Shoulders. The ATA sale, which spurred these super-low…

Article / Air Travel

Cut to the Front of the Line with Leisurepass

May 14, 2004 -- Emulating its better-known counterpart, CityPass (which specializes in North American destinations), the Leisure Pass Group has come out with deals that make touring…

Article / Air Travel

A Patchwork of Bargains for Europe

May 14, 2004 -- Loyal readers know that we espouse off-season travel to beat the crowds and get more bang for your buck. Today, we've detailed an appealing listing of trips good for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Cheap Side of Paradise: 25% Off in St. Lucia

May 13, 2004 -- St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. White-sand beaches, unspoiled countryside and top-notch tourist hotels combine to make this mountainous…

Article / Air Travel

Sightseeing Succotash: A Hodge Podge of Offers

May 13, 2004 - We tend to organize our columns around a theme (think adventure travel or spa vacations) or a particular place, researching leads from e-mail and press releases and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Bucketful of News in the Ports and On the Seas

In this issue, we report on Disneyland's 50th anniversary cruises, new and refurbished ships, stand-up comedy competitions, golf, whales and more.

Article / Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Big Month: Something Old, Something New, Something Baltimore & Something with a View

It's been a busy couple of weeks in Royal Caribbean land, with the debut of new ships and new ports and the refurbishment of two old warhorses.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Exotic Itineraries Across Far-Off Waters

May 12, 2004 -- In addition to today's regular bi-weekly list of the best bargains, we've come up with a more detailed description of some particularly intriguing cruises -- hitting…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Kids Are Alright: Activities All 'Round When School's Out

May 12, 2004 -- Summertime is for play and the outdoors, adults and children alike enjoying a long day of swimming, the feel of grass under bare feet or the simple pleasures of the sun…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Pacific

Here's a recap of important changes affecting travelers that occurred in the South Pacific islands from 2001, when the previous edition of this book was prepared, until this edition…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's South Pacific

Relatively safe from international terrorism and other threats such as the SARS virus, the South Pacific islands continue to be a popular destination.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's The Bahamas

You can still lay back and turn into a beach bum in The Bahamas. Got a craving for pampering at an upscale hotel followed by an elegant dinner? You can do that, too, thanks to the…

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

New Zealand is no longer a side-trip from Australia. With its continuous development, it became a desirable tourist destination in its own right. Find out what's new out, out there.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day

Australia has just about everything to attract tourists: diverse nature, countless attractions, exciting cities. And it does a pretty good job at developing its resources to meet an…

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

San Diego is no longer just a laid-back beach/navy town -- avant-garde architecture, sophisticated dining options, and a booming tourist industry all point to the city's maturing as a…

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

Want to be up-to-date with just about everything that's 'in vogue'? See what's new in London!

Article / Air Travel

Nix the Midnight Oil: See the Midnight Sun for Under $550

May 12, 2004 -- Summer means shorter nights for everyone, but our nights are nothing compared to what folks see in Iceland. Thanks to Iceland's extreme northernliness -- most of the…

Article / Air Travel

If You're Paying $250, You're Paying Too Much For These Domestic Fares

May 12, 2004 -- The summer travel season is coming up, but that doesn't seem to be affecting the low domestic fares we're seeing every week. Right now, four sales of note are keeping…