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The How-To's Of Getting Better Rest on the Road

Is it a vacation if you can’t sleep? That’s the question many travelers confront when they head off for much needed rest and relaxation, only to find themselves becoming more…

Spirit Airlines Quietly Ditches Its 800 Number, Domestic Airfares Are Down to Many Popular Destinations, and More Airline News

What's the difference between 800 and 801? The first is a toll-free call, and the second is an area code in Utah. Which does Spirit Airlines use for its reservations number? The one…

Smoking Bans: Where to Light Up (or Not) on Cruise Ships

When was the last time you heard someone say, "Mind if I smoke?" What used to be a common-courtesy question with a laissez-faire response ("Of course not! Go right ahead!") has become…

9 Must-See Museum Exhibits Around the World

Click to view slideshowIf you'll be visiting any of these 9 cities around the world this year, be sure to catch one of these buzz-worthy museum exhibits. …

Destination-Specific Tips for Travelers with Pets

Many travelers wouldn't dream of going on vacation without their pet. Here's a roundup of our coverage in destinations around the world. U.S. Cities and StatesDenver, Boulder, and…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard

The Upper Cape Despite the challenging economy, the Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich (at Grove and Pine streets, Sandwich; tel. 508/888-3300;…

Global Ski Report: More Lifts, Runs, and Terrain

New Luxury Hotel Located Slopeside at StoweThe Stowe Mountain Lodge (tel. 802/253-3560; www.stowemountainlodge.com) is a new luxury lodge at the base of Spruce Peak and adjacent to…

Travel Health & Safety: Plenty of Fish in the Sea?

There's a splendid restaurant chain out of Boston that calls itself Legal Seafoods, and I used to imagine the name originated because eating fish can be so dangerous at times, and…