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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,"…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Sign Us Up! Add Your Honeymoon to that Gift Registry
The latest item gaining popularity on bridal registries is the honeymoon.
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:…
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…
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…
Seeing Turkey by Train
The country's rail system is pretty disappointing: it's uncomfortable, inefficient, and not particularly modern. However, if you stick to one or two major routes you should be ok;…