Tagged: caribbean

That's Ridiculous! Car Rental Absurdities I'd Change If I Could

Not a day seems to go by that I don't hear from an angry car rental customer -- customers like Craig Solomon, who rented a car in England from Avis for two weeks recently. "Toward the…

That's Ridiculous! Can Breastfeeding Activists Have It Both Ways on a Plane?

One of the hot discussions this summer centered around the rights of mothers to nurse their babies on a plane. Breastfeeding advocates weighed in on the issue in the comments section…

Peru with Kids: Appreciating Machu Picchu & Much More

"The most desirable human sacrifice," Rudy says with a grin, "would have been a teenage girl about your age." He casts a mischievous glance at my 14-year-old daughter, who cracks a…

Travel Troubleshooter: Where Did This Resort Fee Come From?

When William Pou reserves a room at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort using his frequent-stayer points, he's surprised by a $10-a-night resort fee, disclosed only after…

Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In

When foursquare (www.foursquare.com) -- a GPS-based mobile app that pinpoints and shares your location -- first hit the social media scene, Marla Cimini wasn't a fan. "I didn't want…

Travel Tips: What to Do When the Weather Doesn't Cooperate

My sister called me from her vacation, disgruntled. She had planned a long weekend in Gettysburg with her boyfriend, a history buff who wanted to walk the battlefields. They hadn't…

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Mary Gallagher recently received an e-mail from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau offering "hot deals." But there was a catch: In order to receive them, she had…

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Canceled Vacation?

When Kelly Strong's son falls ill, the family cancels a vacation to Scottsdale, Ariz., booked through Marriott Vacations. They're promised a refund, but after weeks of waiting -- and…

Disneyland Paris: Top Tips from the Experts

Getting the most out of your Disneyland Paris experience is a science. It's an art as well, sure, but if you want lots of fun rather than sore feet, tears before lunchtime, and a head…

What's New In London This Summer?

Think you've "been there, done that" when it comes to London? Think again. This is a great year for the British capital, with developments that make this summer a prime time to…

Help Me, Uncle Sam! How to Get Government Assistance When You Travel

In a perfect world, here's how it would work: When you run into trouble on the road, you contact the appropriate government agency, and a few days later -- problem solved! For…

Slope Specs: Glacial Challenges at Early Season Favorite Les Diablerets

Les Diablerets (pronounced lay dee-AH-blur-ay) is part of a ski region that includes the linked villages of Villars and Gryon in Switzerland. Of the three, which are skiable on a…

Shoulder Season in Yellowstone Country: How to Make the Most of 3 Days

If you yearn for a quieter Yellowstone -- perhaps one with fewer RVs, tour buses, and minivans -- consider visiting during the shoulder season month of September. Cooler weather makes…

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Online Travel Agent is AWOL

When Martha Schmidt tries to cancel her airline tickets, her online agent promises to help her reuse the credit quickly. But after eight hours on the phone and an email promising a…

How Snow Sports Can Transform a Child's Life

Persistence is the key.Getting up when you fall, trying again when you fail."Who can tell me something you've been persistent about?" asked Megan Skiles, 24, of the 34 kids…

Celebrating Australia's Colonial Birthday -- with an Indigenous Twist

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.Today, January 26 is…

Travel Writing Workshop in Sunny Key West

There are still a few spots left in the popular Key West Travel Writing Workshop run by our own Bob Fisher this coming January and February in that "Caribbean"-like outpost off the…

11 Great Walks in Sunny San Diego

San Diego has what's often called the nation's best weather. So it's impossible not want to get outside and use your own two feet. But where to go? We've done the legwork for you.…

Global Report: Earthbound News & Sky-High Opportunities for Skiers & Snowboarders

Northstar's New Learn-to-Ride Center for Beginnings and AboveNorthstar-at-Tahoe, Calif. (tel. 530/562-3560; www.northstarattahoe.com) introduces the first-of-a-kind Burton Academy,…

Rappahannock County, Va.: A Natural for Families

Rappahannock County is a kick-back, enjoy-the-moment kind of place that harkens to a gentler time. A pastoral paradise 75 miles west and worlds away from Washington, D.C. crazies…

Big Ideas in the Smallest State: The Underground Art Scene in Providence, RI

As home of the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, Rhode Island, has long been a training ground for the country's budding visual artists. But most outsiders…

How to Have a Road Trip Without Breaking the Bank

The great American road trip is on -- even with the high cost of gas. Traveling a few hours from home to see local sights is still affordable, and Frommers.com knows where you can…

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

Planning Your Trip to Portugal Before you go you might pick up a DVD of Fados, a 2007 documentary about the soul music of the Portuguese working class. The film comes at an opportune…

Frequent Criers: Are Elite Fliers Ruining Air Travel?

The last thing I want to do is start a class war at 36,000 feet. But enough is enough. Several weeks ago, when I questioned the efficiency of airline boarding processes, I was…

Editor's Choice: The 9 Best Cities to See on Foot

When exploring a new city, it can be tempting to hop on the bus or local metro in order to see as many sites as possible in the time you have. But we at Frommer's think that some of…