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Article / Beach & Water Sports

Seven Days from $888 for Air, Hotel and Gorgeous Beaches on Stunning Bali

Bali, perhaps the best known of these island escapes, is an escape to artistic and creative passions, and great natural beauty formed by volcanoes slicing through its land mass from…

Article / Air Travel

Bargains Abound in Balmy Bali: Stay Four Nights on the Beach from $122

Looking for a destination where the dollar is still king and you can indulge in being spoiled rotten without a hefty hotel bill -- then look no further than Bali in Indonesia.

Article / Miscellaneous

Free TV on American Airlines, Booze Ban in Bali, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Bali Hai Tail It to the South Pacific: French Polynesian Packages Start from $599

A bargain hunter's dream--the south seas in the winter, cheap as sand. Tahiti Vacations is taking advantage of underbooked flights on Air Tahiti Nui to lower prices on five-night air…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

The End of Tourism in Bali? Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage—For Visitors Too

The slow creep of religious supremacism in world government has claimed a new victim: one of the planet's most beloved tropical destinations. On Tuesday the parliament of Indonesia,…

Article / Air Travel

Spend Seven Days in Seventh Heaven: Get Air and Hotel from $829 for a Week in Bali

Right now, specials are plentiful to this deeply spiritual island nation, beloved by visitors for its friendly people, well-preserved culture, beaches, lakes, volcanoes, rice paddies…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

In Turkey, India, Indonesia (Bali), Argentina and Japan, A Shift in Currency Rates Has Made Travel Conditions far More Favorable for Tourists

The domed ceiling at Suleymaniye Camii in Istanbul, TurkeySad but true, the tourist often benefits from the economic misfortunes of their destination.  And although…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Week on an Unusual Coastal Island of Florida is Not to be Compared with Paris or Bali, But Still Has Its Merits

Slightly more than a year ago, I published a blog in which I listed my own ten favorite vacation destinations.I named them in no particular order, and took pains to…

Hotel / Burowianka

Burowianka

With 1.5 miles from Balice International Airport and free one-way airport shuttle 24 hours a day, the Burowianka offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with satellite TV.All…

Hotel / Lawendowe Tarasy

Lawendowe Tarasy

Surrounded by a beautiful, green garden where barbecuing can be organised, Lawendowe Tarasy offers accommodation in duplex apartments. Kraków’s city centre is 13 km and Balice…

Hotel / The Magani Hotel and Spa

The Magani Hotel and Spa

The forward-thinking concept behind this Indonesian-owned hotel is an urban chic boutique that is new, different, and stylish, with good service levels, yet offering great value in…

Attraction / Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot

Founded by a Brahmin priest in the 16th century, the temple at Tanah Lot is notable less for its construction than for its spectacular setting, high on craggy bluffs overlooking the…

Attraction / Pura Luhur at Rambut Siwi

Pura Luhur at Rambut Siwi

This is another 16th-century temple related to the history of Nirartha. Pura Luhur at Rambut (hair) Siwi means "worship of the hair." Legend has it that Nirartha gifted a lock of his…

Article / Passportable

Cities With the Best Options for Vegetarian Travelers: A Global Ranking

What are the world's best cities for vegetarians? Berlin-based housing site Nestpick set out to answer that question with a global ranking based on nine different criteria, including…

Article / Slideshows

10 Travel Hotspots Where Nobody Went When Frommer Guides Began

Sixty-five years ago, when the Frommer guides were launched with the publication of Europe on 5 Dollars a Day , the world was a smaller place—at least for American travelers. Yes, we…

Article / Slideshows

10 Great Places to See Coral Reefs

By Julie Duchaine Scuba divers will testify -- there's no more jaw-dropping sight than a healthy coral reef, with its vivid colors, mazy shapes, quicksilver fish, and dreamy anemones.…

Article / Slideshows

Cooking Schools and Culinary Vacations: 9 Top Cities

By Charis Atlas Heelan The experience of traveling to romantic destinations need not end when you get home. Bring back the essence of your trip by enrolling in a cooking class in…

Article / Slideshows

World's Best Cities for Bargain Shopping

The best souvenir is one that you find for so little that you just have to brag about it when you get home. Travel the world and shop in style without paying hefty prices at these…

Article / Slideshows

Cooking Classes Abroad: Travel for Taste

By Charis Atlas Heelan Culinary vacations are an ideal way to immerse yourself in a destination's cuisine and culture. Plus, enrolling in a short-term cooking class gives you the best…

Guide Article / Denmark

What's New in Denmark

Many of the old towns and villages remain relatively the same year after year, but we've noted some updates and changes below. Of course, in cosmopolitan Copenhagen, the pulse always…

Guide Article / Southeast Asia

Suggested Itineraries in Southeast Asia

Routes through the region are as varied as the ragtag bunch that travels them. With the many convenient air connections, you can choose your destinations and connect them as you like,…

Guide Article / Southeast Asia

In Depth in Southeast Asia

The diverse ethnic groups in the region, from socialite city dwellers to remote enclaves of subsistence farmers, each have a unique history, cultural practices, and religions. The…

Guide Article / Southeast Asia

What's New in Southeast Asia

Much of what's so fascinating to travelers in Southeast Asia is the ephemeral: that friendly shopkeeper who invites you to sample something new, a hole-in-the-wall antiques store, a…

Guide Article / Nusa Dua

Active Pursuits in Nusa Dua

With one of the most perfect stretch of beaches in Bali, it's hard to leave Nusa Dua. One of my favorite activities here is to just amble along the beachfront promenade at sunset or in…

Guide Article / Nusa Dua

In Depth in Nusa Dua

Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: CremationCremation is the most important ceremony in the Balinese life cycle, as it is said to release the soul. It is a time for celebration, not…

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Valerie Balint

Valerie Balint is Senior Program Manager of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and author of Guide to Historic Artists’…