Tagged: cruise

Post-Earthquake Peru Report: Pisco, Ica Hardest Hit

A massive earthquake struck southern Peru about 180 km (110 miles) southeast of the capital, Lima, in the early evening on August 15, decimating several towns near the Pacific coast.…

No Denyin' Denali's Majestic Beauty

Denali National Park turns 90 in 2007, but doesn't look a day older than, say, 65 million years, when this part of the Alaska Range was formed. This magnificent sub Arctic area is…

Mind the Gap on Your Way to a Rural Escape

On hot summer days, it's always a pleasure to get in, on, or near a body of water. Add a picnic lunch, good weather and pleasant company and you're as near to heaven as anyone can…

How to Skywalk Above the Grand Canyon

It's been impossible to talk about the Grand Canyon the last few months without also talking about the Skywalk. Advertised as floating 2,000 feet above the canyon floor, the Skywalk…

May's Prize: Register to Win a Trip for Two to London!

Frommers.com is sending one lucky winner and a guest on a trip for two to London. You'll spend four nights in this vibrant, multi-cultural city exploring museums, shops, restaurants…

Buffalo Herds and Luxury Digs in British Columbia's Wilderness

Nestled like a rare gem in an alpine meadow atop the Bald Mountain ridge of the Purcell range, the Purcell Mountain Lodge is a getaway in the truest sense of the word. I recently took…

Your Couch or Mine? Hospitality Exchanges Make Backpacking Even Cheaper

I checked my watch nervously, as my travel companion frantically tried to pick up a cell signal so we could call and alert Vincent to our delayed arrival. After difficulty in…

Five Fine Flyaways: New Air-Inclusive Packages at Penny-Wise Prices

Destination: Sydney and TahitiProvider: Air Tahiti Nui (tel. 877/4846; www.airtahitinui-usa.com)Base Price: $1,278Additional Fees and Taxes: $110Duration: Airfare to Sydney gets you a…

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

To read about what's new in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, click on www.frommers.com/articles/4035.html. Taos Taos locals can't get enough of Sushi a la Hattori, located at Overland…

International Events to Plan Your Trips Around

Brxl Bravo -- Brussels, Belgium, March 2-4, 2007 This biennial event transforms the European Union capital into a caldron of artistic expression. For three days Brussels celebrates…

How to See the Planet and Save It at the Same Time

Travel pollutes. Cars burn gasoline; airplanes burn even more (though they burn less of it per person). If you're concerned about global warming, that should worry you. But the…