Tagged: travel

Rappahannock County, Va.: A Natural for Families

Rappahannock County is a kick-back, enjoy-the-moment kind of place that harkens to a gentler time. A pastoral paradise 75 miles west and worlds away from Washington, D.C. crazies…

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

Anguilla The swanky Cap Juluca, Maundays Bay (tel. 888/858-5822; www.capjuluca.com), is already one of the most posh properties in the Caribbean, attracting movie stars and the like.…

Slope Specs: Chamonix, The Monarch of French Mountain Resorts

Chamonix (tel. +33 450 53 00 24; www.chamonix.com) is far from the prettiest of European mountain towns, but in every other respect it is an unsurpassed destination for dedicated…

Global Ski Report: More Lifts, Runs, and Terrain

New Luxury Hotel Located Slopeside at StoweThe Stowe Mountain Lodge (tel. 802/253-3560; www.stowemountainlodge.com) is a new luxury lodge at the base of Spruce Peak and adjacent to…

Obama and McCain Strike Out on Travelers' Issues

In this intense presidential campaign, Senators Barack Obama and John McCain have talked about many issues. But as air travel gets more crowded, delayed and expensive, roads and…

3 Ways to Deal With Emergency Travel

These days flying can be a real hassle. We're paying for meals and pillows and sodas and the ability to stow a reasonable amount of luggage. Forget about changing your plans at the…

Highway 1: The Route to the Best of Maine

The heart and soul of Maine lies on its coastline and a trip along Route 1 -- especially between Bath and Bucksport -- is an idyllic way to experience the best the state has to offer.…

What's Hot -- and What's Spicy -- in Albuquerque, NM

One of the main things you need to know when traveling to Albuquerque is that chile is New Mexico's culinary focus; the state is so obsessed with chile that they even have a Chile…

Park of the Week: Point Reyes National Seashore

Just 30 miles northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a mass of forests and seaside splendor that occupies all of a hundred square mile peninsula balanced on the…

The Able Traveler: Accessible Rail Tours Top Fall Travel Picks

With unstable gas prices and long lines at airport security checkpoints, rail travel is making a comeback. Both Amtrak and Via Rail reported significant ridership increases in the…

Halloween at Theme Parks: Ghoulish Goings-on for Every Age Group

Remember when Halloween was a one-night affair? Now the spooky season stretches from mid-September through October, much to the delight of boos and ghouls of all ages. Throughout the…

Block Island: A Porkchop of Peace in the Northeast

On the third day of my trip to Block Island, a guy came up to me on the beach. He said, "what do people do around here?" I thought. "Well, I've been to the beach six times," I…

Plucky Survivors 3: 200 Miles for a Hot Dog

We were just discussing what would be our itinerary on Thursday, noting that while we will happily drive a total of 200 miles out of our way for a hotdog, and will plan to spend at…

5 Rock and Roll Family Road Trips

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. The five destinations below represent the best U.S. sights for music…

How to Have a Road Trip Without Breaking the Bank

The great American road trip is on -- even with the high cost of gas. Traveling a few hours from home to see local sights is still affordable, and Frommers.com knows where you can…

4 Family Wildlife Safaris Across the U.S.

I have always been a bit skeptical about zoos. I'm just not convinced that the animals are happy and seeing them in cages often leaves me depressed, even if my children seem to have…

7 Ways to Experience China on the Cheap

Though it's not as strong as it once was against the yuan, the American dollar still has more might in China than it does in many other parts of the world. With that exchange rate…

What to Pack in Your Traveling Medical Kit

We have split our medical kit into two parts, each in its own zippered pouch. The large kit is for overnight trips away from potential help, in the wilderness or on a boat, or for…

The Dirt on DEET

Since the arrival of West Nile virus, pediatricians have changed their advice about the use of the most effective insect repellents, which contain the active ingredient DEET. Adverse…

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…

Travel Health & Safety: Gear for Slowing Thieves

I was nearly the victim of a team of pickpockets on an early trip to Paris while exiting a Metro train at the Opera station. As I started to leave the car, a young man elbowed his…

9 Ways to Commune with Coffee in Southern India

Most visitors to India cleave to the "Golden Triangle" of tourist hotspots -- the capital city of Delhi, Agra for the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur for its palaces and gems. Lately, many find…

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…

Olympics Then and Now: Mexico City, Mexico, Summer Olympic Games 1968

In the late 1960s, Mexico City was immersed in a cultural renaissance. The city's art, music, performers, and cuisine were drawing world attention, and tourism -- especially from the…

Pacific Paradises of Tahiti & Fiji -- on a Budget

As you lie on your local beach this summer, the furthest thing from your mind should be the fact that fall and winter will soon be on our doorstep. But what better time than now to…