Tagged: cruises

Get Wild: 7 Parks for Spotting Wildlife

Which is the best national park in the Lower 48 to view wildlife? If you've ever been to Yellowstone National Park (www.nps.gov/yell), the answer is obvious, as this park…

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

Settling into DenverConstruction is underway on the multi-billion dollar FasTracks project to expand the region's public transportation system with 119 miles of new light rail and…

Seeing Italy Through Children's Eyes

In Italy, traveling with children is more asset than liability, as the country is more hospitable than most when it comes to family travel. So take yours there while the dollar is…

5 Caribbean Bargains for February and Beyond

It's February and it's cold. Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog informs us that there are still six more weeks of winter weather coming to the U.S. Thankfully, prices for travel to the…

Volunteer Vacations, Family Style

Helping others while traveling can instill a greater understanding of the world and teach your children about the importance of community, compassion, and consideration for others. A…

Top Spots for Whales, Sharks, Dolphins, and Underwater Mysteries

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. The seven aquariums below represent the best North American destinations…

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.…

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…

The Able Traveler: Get Your Access Pass and Head to a National Park

Many National Parks feature accessible trails, campsites and other lodging options. So although you can't exactly ramp Mother Nature, these U.S. treasures are still very inviting to…

National Parks: Virtual Visits, Access, Heritage, Sailing and Music

The National Park Service has embraced digital media and is bringing National Parks to your laptop and iPod. Hundreds of short audio and video programs are now available on National…

From Great Museums to the Great Outdoors

Museums are marvelous mind-benders. Exposed to new and interesting stuff, kids are like sponges -- including the ability to become over-saturated. Before that happens, make like…

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

When the 7-time Emmy award winning TV show The Amazing Race put Dubrovnik on its itinerary in October 2007, it was confirmation that Croatia had arrived as a tourist destination.…

The 4 Best Museums in U.S. National Parks

Sometimes it's necessary to step inside to get a better perspective on the great outdoors. Here are four top museums and visitor centers at parks in the American West. What: Giant…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Tuscany and Umbria

Getting Around Taxis now charge a fixed fare for several popular tourist routes to and from Florence, most notably the run between the airport in Peretola and the city center. It now…

Let Them Get High! High-Altitude Adrenaline Sports Travel for Kids

You look at some kids and just know they're going to spend time in the hospital. They're the ones jumping their bikes down long stairwells or skateboarding on banisters. Here are some…

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

Scots have long known that their beer is the best in the world. Now along comes Beers of the World Magazine, which has declared Bitter & Twisted from Harviestoun Brewery in…

10 Reasons to Take a Deeper Look at San Diego

People may write San Diego off as just a cheery beach town, but they would be wrong. The city has deep and enduring roots that reflect the spectrum of Southern California's…

How to Be a Part of Italy's Autumnal Wine Harvest

View Larger Map Not that you need an excuse to visit Italy -- but if you are looking for one, the annual wine harvest is a sensational one. In fact, the early fall is perhaps the most…

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," would have approved of The Scholar Ship (www.thescholarship.com).…

Rafting Schools and Trips in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming

Rafting can be a lazy day lollygagging down a scenic river with young kids in tow or a serious adventure over challenging rapids through rocky-river terrain. Either way, it's an…

June's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Australia's Northern Territory!

One lucky winner and a guest will enjoy a spectacular visit to Red Centre, Darwin & Kakadu National Park, Australia! Roundtrip airfare, transfers, selected excursions and five…

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…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…