Tagged: china

Taiwan Impressions, Day 3: Head Hunters, Selfie Sticks, Women on Top, Flying Lanterns

Aboriginal headdresses (photo by Pauline Frommer)Today in Taiwan.... 1) I discovered that selfies…

This Winter's Air-and-Land Packages to Chilly Locations are So Low in Price as to Seem Almost Unbelievable

Now's the time to start thinking about a travel "bargain".  At the start of autumn in just a few weeks, airlines and tour operators roll out extraordinary discounts for…

Pauline Frommer To Host a Tour of Taiwan This October

I usually travel alone or just with my family. But once a year, on behalf of the radio network my father and I work with, I host  a tour somewhere in the world. Last year it was…

The Re-Appearance of China Spree's $888 One-Weeker to Beijing (Including Round-Trip Airfare!) May Indicate that China Air and China Irself Have Plenty of Unsold Capacity for Autumn and Winter. China, Anyone?

To my utter amazement, China Spree has today replaced its former China specials with an entirely new list of spectacular fall/winter bargains (such as $888 for a week in…

How to Tell a Family Travel Deal from a Dud

Nothing can kill a good vacation vibe faster than paying more at check-out than you'd expected. So how can you tell a great deal from a dud? Do the math. We take a hard look at three…

Travel Troubleshooter: Four Stars For That Resort? Says Who?

Q: I recently booked a four-star hotel in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, through Hotwire (www.hotwire.com). Hotwire claims its four-star hotels are prestigious, respected properties. Not…

How To Stay Cool in New York City: 4 Indoor Ice-Skating Rinks

Once upon a time, you had to wait for ponds and lakes to freeze over to go ice-skating. Now, indoor rinks are open year-round. What better way to cool off on a hot, sultry New York…

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Disney World, Done Dirt Cheap

Question: Hello! We are a family of five with three kids (ages 8, 5, and 2). We have never been to Disney World and would like to plan a trip. Money is very, very tight and we are…

How to Go Green on Your Next Cruising Vacation

Most of us are in agreement (finally) that global warming isn't a myth or some crazy liberal conspiracy, so reducing our carbon footprint even on vacation makes sense. Luckily, over…

The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ghost Hunting in Illinois' Capitol City

Abraham Lincoln was reportedly haunted by visions and dreams throughout his life. In fact, it's said that he even dreamed of seeing himself lying in state in the East Room, just…

The Able Traveler: Accessible Beaches for Everyone

Let's face it, wheelchairs and sand just don't mix. The same could be said of canes, walkers, and other assistive devices. And if you are a little unsteady on your feet or tire easily,…

Swedish Dish: How to See Stockholm Culture for Less

Stockholm is a highly cultural city, with countless galleries and museums -- many of which can be enjoyed free of charge or at a discount as long as you plan ahead. Your best bet is…

Baker's Dozen: Top Spots for Food and Wine Lovers

Half the joy of traveling lies in sampling a destination's signature flavors. From Frommer's 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers, we've gathered this selection of culinary hot…

All Aboard: Family Sailing Adventures Around the World

Your family can sail the seven seas -- or at least one of them -- and you don't have to be rich and famous to afford it. Parents with children of all ages can experience the joy of…

Inside China: Pollution and the Environment

Fresh air to breathe and clean water to drink are two basic requirements most people take for granted but in China, it seems that even the most fundamental of human necessities are…

Port Guide Vancouver: What to See & Do in BC's Glamour City

With the Alaska season officially underway, tens of thousands of cruise passengers will soon be making their way through Vancouver, British Columbia, which along with Seattle…

Park of the Week: Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park

The glaciers have been melting in Glacier National Park long before anyone thought of global warning, but there's still time to see them, although some experts say the ice may not…

7 House Rental Agencies That Make Disney Feel Like Home

In most guidebooks, the home rental option is relegated to a single box or a few wan paragraphs. That makes zero sense to me. For value, renting a home is quite simply the best way to…

Essential Advice for Experiencing Parks Without the Crowds

It's not easy to commune with nature when you're surrounded by hordes of fellow visitors. For really specific information, you can find park-use statistics at…

Trading Spaces: The Park Service Turns Over the Presidio to Private Parties

If you've ever had to fix up an old house you'll know that they are difficult to manage: wood rots out and needs to be replaced, foundations must be patched, and wires for…

Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)

Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are a few things to consider like how he/she will travel, will your hotel allow…

Solomon Islands: To Go or Not to Go Post Tsunami

It is sad to think that it is often a natural disaster that draws the world's attention to an otherwise remote travel destination. So is the case with the beautiful Solomon Islands…

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

With more than half of its "land" area, and two-thirds of its 16 million inhabitants precariously situated below sea level, Holland is beginning to get a little bit nervous about…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs

Lufthansa (tel. 800/399-LUFT; www.lufthansa.com) announced it would begin flying nonstop from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Munich in March 2007. It will be the second nonstop…