Tagged: travel

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…

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Visiting San Francisco is high on your traveler's to-do list, but you've been holding off because you think the city is just so darn pricey? Then think again. While there are indeed…

All in a Day's Play: 10 Kid-Friendly Pennsylvania Farmstays

Ask a 6-year-old where eggs come from and you might get a lively description of the local Safeway. If that sounds anything like your kids, it may be time to think about a farm…

Off the Beach and Into the Kitchen: 3 Great Cooking Classes in the Yucatan

Breakfast, beach, lunch, beach... Caribbean vacations have a certain rhythm. But what if you change that rhythm by learning to cook the lunch yourself? Hotels and resorts are…

Belly Up to the Bar, Restaurant, and Grill: Summer Restaurant Week Celebrations are Here

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.Bring an empty stomach and…

Travel Health & Safety: The Deadly Dozen Travel Diseases

More than 60 million Americans leave the country each year, so it's statistically certain that a small percentage of them will fall ill while traveling. If you're a worrier, or just…

4 Ways to Horse Around on Your Family Vacation

Still haven't decided on a destination for your summer vacation? It's time to discover your inner cowboy, mount up, and join some four-legged friends on an outdoor adventure that…