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New York City's Best Free Concerts

New York City offers free concerts by professional musicians all year long, not just during the summer. Since some of the country's best music schools are here, hardly a day goes by…

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! They Upgraded My Hotel Bill

Olivia Suarez books a hotel room for her husband in Valencia, Spain, through a travel agent. But when he's sent to another hotel, his bill also gets an upgrade -- to the tune of more…

Bryce Canyon for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Despite its apparent ruggedness, Bryce Canyon National Park (tel. 435-834-5322; www.nps.gov/brca) is a great destination for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; as some of the most…

How to Avoid Buying Unwanted Travel Insurance

Terri Widder hesitated seconds before she booked a recent flight from Chicago to Tulsa. Something felt wrong.She scrolled up on her computer screen and noticed an option to buy a…

The Best Beaches and Ports for Cruisers

The classic cruise experience is all about glistening white ships heading for balmy, sun-drenched ports with great beaches, seaside cafes, and enticing shops. From the bands of sand…

Travel Troubleshooter: But I Asked Them to Hold My Ticket

Lizelle Figueroa calls Expedia to hold her ticket to California. But shortly after that, she's rushed to the hospital, where she spends five weeks. When she's released, she finds out…

7 Places to Eat in Napa Valley

Along a 35-mile (56km) stretch of Hwy. 29 north of San Francisco, the hillsides look precisely grooved with slope-hugging vineyards that produce some of the world's finest wines. The…

Forget Your Travel Agent: Four Trips You Should Book Yourself

Want to go somewhere? Book the trip yourself.About half of all leisure trips are reserved online -- give or take a few percentage points -- according to several recent surveys.…

10 Tips for Visiting Disney World with Kids

When it comes to Disney World, every family hopes to get the most fun out of every hour, and the most value for their buck. The readers of WeJustGotBack.com share 10 ways to maximize…

Picknicking Across Paris: 8 Shops for Stocking Up on Supplies

Although restaurants are all very fine and good, there's a lot to be said for a quick and easy outdoor meal when you are a.) tired, b.) on a budget, or c.) a fan of Paris' many…

Hotels Try to Kick the Smoking Habit

After President Obama's negative comments about Sin City and his subsequent mea culpa ("I love Vegas -- always have!"), I realize that this might not be the most prudent way to start…

Photo Slideshow: Great Italian Escapes

Click to view slideshowIf you venture beyond the tourist-dominated hubs of Rome, Venice and Florence, you'll uncover sophisticated cities, quaint villages, rugged coastlines,…

Park of the Week: Eugene O'Neill's Lonely Escape

Though he was born in New York City and roamed around to live in more than two dozen other places in his lifetime, Eugene O'Neill picked northern California as the place he wanted to…

Beyond Broadway: Affordable Ways to See Theater and Culture In & Around NYC

Seeing a Broadway show is an absolute must for anyone visiting New York City. However, this town, and surrounding tri-state area, offers such a wide range of entertainment…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is weathering the storm of economic downturn as best it can. Never a mass tourism destination, things have gotten particularly tough on the mainland. (Tourism to the Galapagos…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Central America, Part One

El Salvador El Salvador is Costa Rica 25 years ago. It's that place you daydream about, with deserted beaches, quaint mountain villages, friendly people, and -- most importantly --…

Little Kids, Big Savings: Resorts Woo the Preschool Set

Are your kids too young to be stocking up on notebooks, pocket folders, and No. 2 pencils? Then consider shopping for a vacation instead. For families with preschoolers, fall is the…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Munich and the Bavarian Alps

Despite the economy, recent surveys show that more young people in Germany would like to live in the capital of Bavaria than in any other German metropolis. Vacationers from abroad…

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…

Travel Writing 101: What is Good Travel Writing?

As I mentioned in part three of this series, Red Smith, a famed sportswriter a few decades back, said, "Writing is easy, you just sit down at the typewriter and open a vein." (For…

By Land or Sea: Local Animal Adventures for the Whole Family

My two children seem to prefer animals to people and whenever we plan a family adventure, there has to be at least one animal component to make the experience complete. Animal…

The Able Traveler: Plan a Romantic Break at an Accessible Inn

When you think "romantic getaway," chances are that a secluded inn or a cozy B&B pops to mind as a possible option. After all, how can you top snuggling by a comfy fire, enjoying…

Travel Troubleshooter: Caught in the Opt-Out Trap

When Angela Gross buys a ticket through Frontier Airlines' website, it tacks on an extra $10.95 for travel insurance. How did it manage to do that? By having a checked box on the…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia

Planning Your Trip French Polynesia is not quite as expensive now that the exchange rate for the American dollar has rebounded from a low of 77 French Pacific francs (CFP) in 2007 to…

Travel Health & Safety: Crying Babies on Your Plane

Until recently, I thought there was nothing to be done about crying babies on airplanes, and I'm sure most people believed the same. The mother might try jiggling the baby, feeding…