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Weekend in New England: A Vermont Roadtrip
Hit the road and head to Vermont -- just in time for some leafpeeping.
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Silver Wings Means Spectacular Savings for Seniors
Depending on your destination, United Airline's Silver Wings Plus program can save 'seniors' serious bucks.
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…
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.
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…
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;…
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.
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.
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.
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.