Tagged: san-francisco

Deal or No Deal? Do the Math Before Booking Hotel Packages

One of the biggest travel myths is that a package that bundles components will always save you money. Our rule of thumb: Always do the math. When you compare what the package…

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Package Vacation

Paul Cantrell's mother-in-law is trying to get a refund for a Priceline vacation package. She's been promised all of her money back, but the company is balking. Is there anything she…

Park of the Week: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

I was a kid when my mother and I went to visit President Harry S Truman at his home in Independence, Missouri. My father, a good Republican, stayed in the car while she and I walked up…

Photo Slideshow: Walking Tours That Put a Spring in Your Step

Click to view slideshowStrap on your most comfortable shoes, and sign up for a walking vacation this spring. Other than soaking in the sublime views, you can't help but work up an…

8 Day Trip Destinations Near San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the best cities there is, but if you venture outside of it, know that the surrounding bay area is also rich with places to stay and things see and do. From…

'No Waivers, No Favors' Reaches New Highs (and Lows)

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.The check-in time at the…

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

Phoenix, Scottsdale & The Valley of the Sun With a sushi bar, spa, and second-story swimming pool that has windows above the hotel's entry, the W Scottsdale, 7277 E. Camelback…

Hog Heaven: Motorcycle Adventures in the Smoky Mountains

The roads around the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina were made for motorcycles. Whether you own one or need to rent, discovering the beauty and majesty of the…

Olympics Then and Now: Los Angeles, Summer Olympic Games 1932 and 1984

In the 1980s Los Angeles was the U.S.'s most multi-cultural city following an influx of immigrants mainly from Mexico, Central America, and Asia. The decade saw new ethnic…

Roman All Over Provence and Languedoc

The Ancient Romans were prolific builders and imperialists and France (ancient Gaul), especially the south, was one of their favorite stomping grounds. In the 1st century BC to 3rd…

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

Tourism, which has been in Hawaii since Captain James Cook sailed into its waters in 1778, really became an industry in 1959 when Hawaii became a state and jet travel became…

The Travel Insurance Question: Do I Really Need It?

Even with Hurricane Dean taking aim at Cancún, Mexico, last August, Miguel Guillen wasn't worried. After all, he had insured his vacation. A quick call to his insurance company,…