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Add this Website to Your Vacation Planning Bookmarks: Hotel Coupons.com Can Halve the Going Rates

Think about the times you have been on a road trip and you pulled over for a quick meal at a chain restaurant. You know those piles of free booklets piled by the door of seemingly…

That's Ridiculous! The Irrational Passengers Irrational Airlines Carry

What is it about air travel that makes us lose our minds? Just the other day, I got an email from a reader who claimed she was "outraged" by a flight delay. The first leg of her…

The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ballooning and Wine Tasting in Northern California

Hot air ballooning is a very popular activity in Sonoma County; and admittedly there's no shortage of outfitters that offer scenic flights over the Northern California vineyards,…

Peru with Kids: Appreciating Machu Picchu & Much More

"The most desirable human sacrifice," Rudy says with a grin, "would have been a teenage girl about your age." He casts a mischievous glance at my 14-year-old daughter, who cracks a…

Travel Tips: What to Do When the Weather Doesn't Cooperate

My sister called me from her vacation, disgruntled. She had planned a long weekend in Gettysburg with her boyfriend, a history buff who wanted to walk the battlefields. They hadn't…

Best Smart Phone Apps for Business and Frequent Travelers

Soldiers may keep America free, but it's our nation's road warriors who keep our nation's economy strong. To help the troops in Operation Economic Rebound, we vetted the most popular…

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! The Airline Canceled My Honeymoon Flight

Loyd Jobe's honeymoon doesn't get off to a good start when his flight is canceled. His airline sends the newlyweds on their vacation the next day, but they must pay for an extra night…

Victoria, British Columbia: Impossibly Beautiful

"Victoria is such a lovely place," said the lady on my left as we pulled into that city's fabled Inner Harbour. Yes, it is, I thought, and it's no insult to say that its planners…

Keeping Valuables Safe on the Road

Keeping your valuables safe while traveling may not be your first priority when planning a trip, but it should be up there toward the top of the list. You don't want to mar your…

Global Ski Report: Cheaper, Faster, and Snowier

Whistler Gains a New Gondola, Temporarily Loses an Old One No sooner had Whistler, British Columbia (tel. 866/218-9690, 604/904-8134; www.whistlerblackcomb.com) premiered its…

Editor's Choice: 7 Top Spots for the Solo Traveler

We at Frommer's love the family vacation as well as the romantic getaway. What usually gets less attention -- but which comprises many of our favorite travel experiences -- is the…

Travel Tech: Where the Heck Am I?

On a recent trip to Dallas, I asked for a GPS unit when I picked up my rental car, and though it was my first attempt to use one, I became a convert immediately. When you're in a…