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Article / Air Travel

You Say Fiji, I Say Tahiti: Let's Call the Whole Thing...Paradise

When dealing with paradise, as nearly every South Pacific destination calls itself, it's hard to know where to start -- or stop over, for that matter. Some seasoned travelers in this…

Article / Air Travel

Welcome to the Family: Head East to the New EU

Ten new countries will join the European Union on May 1. For travelers, this means no more passport checks or customs lines when crossing between old and new EU countries.

Article / Family & Kids

Wacky China Packages Throw in Quirky Perks

April 9, 2004 -- The East in general and China in particular likes to imagine its "exotic" qualities will attract foreign visitors, but sophisticated travelers no longer dream of just…

Article / Cruise

New Princess Vessel Shines on Inaugural Sailings

Princess is on a roll. Just one year after it scored big with the beautiful Coral Princess and Island Princess, the Love Boat line has topped itself by launching one of the best new…

Article / Family & Kids

No-Snow Ski Resorts Make for Cheaper Summer Days

April 7, 2004 -- At a posh restaurant in Stowe, Vermont recently, the owner told me his busiest month was August, not in winter, when some skiers may not wander far from their digs…

Article / Family & Kids

Ranches for Dudes, Pardners & Young'ns

April 7, 2004 -- One of the fastest growing sectors of the travel market is that for family vacations to dude ranches where the kids can run far, fast and all the time, if they feel…

Article / Air Travel

It's Like Christmas in DC: Flights All Around!

April 7, 2004 -- Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport is one of only four airports in the country where flights are restricted by federal law.Airlines must go through a…

Article / Air Travel

JetBlue, AA Face Off In Caribbean: They Fight, You Win

April 7, 2004 -- Much-loved discounter JetBlue has just started flights to the Dominican Republic, and that has American Airlines nervous. The result: A fare war to please…

Article / Family & Kids

Help the Kids Pitch a Tent, Not a Fit, with Outdoorsy Family Adventures

April 5, 2004 - If you have any hopes of locking in a summertime reservation for a campground, dude ranch or other outdoorsy spot, the time is now upon us. Such a trip makes the ideal…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

The High Cost of Getting Where You're Going: Some Modest Proposals

Airfares may be low right now, but it seems like the cost of everything else is going up. Recent news about the upping of cab fares and gas prices promises to be a steady drain on your…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hertz So Good! Cheap Car Rentals From Florida to the Northeast

April 2, 2004 -- Every spring, flocks of honking geese wend their way north from their winter resting places in Florida. So do flocks of honking rental cars -- and that trend means…

Article / Packages

Low Prices to the Low Countries: Air, Hotels, Tours for Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and More

April 2, 2004 -- Though the three countries on the northwestern edge of the European mainland are known collectively as Benelux, and the Dutch prefer "The Netherlands" to "Holland,"…

Article / Packages

Unbelievable Iberia: Packages to Spain and Portugal Priced Right

April 2, 2004 -- Three times the size of Illinois (and then some), the Iberian Peninsula contains two countries and every type of terrain imaginable. We've corralled a hefty herd of…

Article / Family & Kids

Row, Paddle or Race: Float Your Boat Down American Rivers

March 31, 2004 -- White water rafting isn't just for the hale and hearty any longer, though the rougher rides are more fun for people in the pink, as the Brits would say.One of our…

Article / Local Experiences

Get Connected With This New Crop of World Phones For Verizon (And Maybe Sprint)

Samsung and Motorola announced the first phones that bridge the technologies used by Verizon and Sprint here and those used in Europe and much of the rest of the world. Both phones are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Clean Up Your Travel Act: Summer Jobs and Volunteer Opportunites

March 29, 2004 -- Travel with a purpose is what it's all about. Many American travelers, whether seasoned or newbies, want to DO something when they go away. That could mean outdoor…

Article / Family & Kids

Stowe, VT Gives Cancer Survivors a "Weekend of Hope"

This resort village offers a weekend of seminars, scenery and camaraderie exclusively for cancer patients and their families, with lodging and some transportation provided free.

Article / Local Experiences

Best Hotels Bets in Ireland on a Budget

Accommodations will be one of the biggest expenses of your stay in Ireland, so it pays to consider before leaving what you really need and what you can do without.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Glacier Bay Cruiseline

The Frommer's Cruise Spotlight gives you the lowdown on the industry's best cruise lines, from ultra-luxe to ultra-adventurous and everything between, along with special deals just for…

Article / Cruise

Celebrity Evolves on New Galapagos Sailings

Celebrity Cruises' new adventure-travel program features small expedition ships and unusual land add-ons. It's a far cry from Celebrity's normal ecological niche in the megaship world,…

Article / Local Experiences

Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip To Ireland

The rumor has it -- and the experience of recent visitors confirms it -- that Ireland has become quite an expensive place to travel. Dirt cheap grub at the local pubs, loggings for…

Article / Air Travel

Sign Us Up! Add Your Honeymoon to that Gift Registry

The latest item gaining popularity on bridal registries is the honeymoon.

Article / Local Experiences

Yes, You Can Drink The Water With This Travel Gadget

For budget travelers who don't want to shell out a few dollars a pop for bottled water and adventurous travelers heading to destinations without bottles, we've found a great gadget:…

Article

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

If thoughts of a slow international economy and ongoing insurgencies in Afghanistan and Iraq are holding you back, rest assured: Turkey is still one of the best, safest, easiest and…

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

The only thing constant in the world of travel is change, and Seattle is no exception. Despite slow economic times brought on by the dot-com crash, Seattle continues to be a vibrant…