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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…

Inside China: Getting in Touch with the Ancient

From the New World's point of view, 200 years back might seem ancient, but in China, I would guess 500 years is a good cut off point, though 1,000 might be more certain. In any case,…

10 Smart Alternatives To Higher Fare Routes

In recent weeks, Continental, United and Northwest all raised many fares by up to $50 this week, triggering a rash of other fare increases as well: US Airways increased many fares by…

What's Happening on Mountains and Slopes Around the World

Easy Transport from Reno to North Tahoe Resorts Since you don't need a car at Squaw Valley or Northstar-at-Tahoe, leave the driving to North Lake Tahoe Express (tel. 866/216-5222;…

Travel Troubleshooter: Forcing a Rental Car Upgrade

The rental car that Earnest Hoenck reserves from Hertz isn't available when he arrives in Hamburg, Germany. He's offered two choices: A smaller car that won't fit his luggage, or a…

Is Virgin America Fit to Fly?

As our venerated and venerable leader, Arthur Frommer pointed out in last week's blog post, low-fare carrier Virgin America spread its wings to start booking flights between New York,…

Launch Party: New Ships and Industry Expansion

Much as I and a lot of other people would prefer to see cruising as a self-perpetuating Fantasy Island, removed from the everyday world, the fact is that it's a big capitalist…