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Article / Family & Kids

Fall & Winter Specials on California's Mendocino Coast

October 22, 2003 -- California's northern coast is the perfect antithesis to the state's southern section. Its pace is slower, its people more relaxed and its culture more intimate.…

Article / Family & Kids

Ready, Get Set, Chicago! The Second City is First in Free Events and Savings

October 20, 2003 -- The Windy City recently announced a bevy of bargains for visitors good through the end of winter as part of its seventh annual "Chicaglo" promotion. You'll find…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Awestruck in Australia: Claim These Combos Before Prices Go Up

October 20, 2003 -- It's spring right now Down Under where prices are still low, but we expect them to start rising very, very soon as peak season travel comes into play. We've…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

You've Been Warned: How to Evaluate Travel Advisories

We humbly offer a practical approach for wary and adventurous travelers alike in determining what's safe and what's not.

Article / Cruise

See a US City From a New Perspective: The Water

The nation is full of these unsung ferries, humble community means of transport that are hidden treasures for tourists: they get you somewhere interesting, with a bunch of locals, in a…

Article / Cruise

All Plans on Deck: The Latest Cruise News

Don't drink and climb on this excursion; kids get schooled on Celebrity; and The World can be yours in this week's roundup of the latest from inside the cruise industry.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Set a Course for Savings with Discount Cruises

October 17, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. The best bets are two seven-day Caribbean itineraries starting from $299, that's…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Norwegian Cruise Line

It's currently among the most innovative of the mainstream lines, making its mark with an always-casual onboard atmosphere, an almost ridiculous number of dining options and more, like…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Canadian Christmas Caravan: Take Seven Days Switching from Rails to Resorts

October 17, 2003 -- Check out this "Rail & Ski" package for this coming holiday season. It's a weeklong journey between Calgary and Vancouver (you can go either direction) on the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Union Strike Makes LA Hell-A For Transit Riders: Here's How to Get Around the Area

As if getting around LA wasn't hard enough for the poor, car-less tourist: now a strike by the local transit agency's mechanics is stranding buses and subways around the Los Angeles…

Article / Air Travel

Service for Those Who Served: Travel Discounts for Veterans & Their Families

Updated October 14, 2003 -- The more than 27 million American veterans make a hefty marketing niche, especially when you add in their spouses, parents and children. Veterans Advantage…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Acela-Rates Its Schedules, Hoping To Improve Performance

The beleaguered US national railroad is tweaking schedules in the busy Northeast Corridor, as part of an attempt to improve Acela's ratings.

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

The land Down Under continues to change in exciting ways. Travelers have new possibilities for getting to and around the country. Hotel renovations and openings provide travelers with…

Article / Theme Park

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

Bigger hotels, new restaurants, a mixed bag on flights and more in this latest online update for San Diego.

Article / Family & Kids

Tres Chic for Tres Cheap: We Compare Paris Packages for Fall and Winter

October 8, 2003 -- This autumn and winter, make it Paris, when it glitters, with skies that are often crisp and clear, and leaves still remain scattered along the boulevards. There are…

Article / Senior

Silver Wings Means Spectacular Savings for Seniors

Depending on your destination, United Airline's Silver Wings Plus program can save 'seniors' serious bucks.

Article / Family & Kids

Plenty of Pensacola: Shows, Rooms, Tours and More in Florida's Panhandle

October 6, 2003 -- The City of Five Flags -- so-named due to the shifting governance over time by the Spanish, British, French, the Confedaracy and the U.S. -- has a veritable…

Article / Local Experiences

Get an Insider's View of New York (and Other Cities) With Audio Tours

A new series of audio tours pride themselves on using the voices of local 'insiders' to guide you into spaces you'd never otherwise see -- places you might never know are there.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Armada Markdown: So Many Cruises Costing So Few Dollars

October 3, 2003 -- We've got a healthy roster of weeklong itineraries -- mostly to the Caribbean -- at rock bottom prices. The cheapest starts from just $299!These are some of the best…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News: A Dizzying Array of the Latest Industry Information

The newest, biggest ship is bested before it sets sail; NYC is becoming increasingly popular as a homeport; acupuncture and wholistic medicine are added to a cruiseline's offerings;…

Article / Local Experiences

State Department Travel Advisories Explained

Here's what you need to know about travel warnings issued by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Rail Passes for Canada and the U.S.

American and Canadian passenger rail systems are an oft-overlooked alternative for vacation travel. Purchasing a pass makes riding the rails even cheaper.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Transeuropean Savings: Rail Passes Get You There for Less

Thinking of taking the train while you're on the continent? Read this to learn if a railpass is right for your trip.

Article / Air Travel

Packing Tips for Modern Travelers

Some gentle advice on the best ways to pack for a trip to prevent your clothes from wrinkling and to keep you moving through those security lines.

Article / Local Experiences

Get Your Printer Runnin' then Head Out on the Highway with Free Coupon Books

October 1, 2003 -- Wise road trippers are well aware of the advantages offered by the free Travel Coupons books. There are 20 books covering 17 eastern, Midwestern and southern states…