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Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

I have always been a strong advocate of private villa accommodation and wherever possible I try to track down one to stay in rather than settling for a basic hotel room. A villa can…

Salt Lake City: A Little Bit Different

"Different by nature" is Salt Lake City's tourism slogan, and that's for sure a phrase that says it all. The capital of Utah is definitely unusual, from its location in a blazing hot…

Park of the Week: Mammoth Cave National Park

When it comes to America's national parks there are lots of superlatives, and Mammoth Cave in south central Kentucky has several to offer. For starters, it is the world's longest cave…

T'is the Season to Visit U.S. National Parks

The holiday season is fast approaching and if you'd like to share the festivities surrounded by the beauty of lakes, forests, and rugged mountains rather than urban sprawl and…

How to Plan a Family Escape from Washington, D.C.

On the western shore of the Potomac River, less than 8 miles due south of the White House and the buzz of the nation's capital, lies historic Old Town Alexandria, founded in 1749 and…

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

Fiji remains peaceful under the "interim" government of Commodore Frank Bainimarama, and casual visitors continue to experience few consequences of the military coup he led in 2006.…

Fall is White Truffle Season in Italy; How to Hunt, Where to Stay

At upwards of $1,000 a pound, white truffles (tartufi bianchi) are among the most expensive foods in the world so it's a good thing that you only need a pinch to make any dish fit…

How to Get Old-School Adriatic Bliss in Brand-New Montenegro

European travelers looking for the new summer vacation spot are already on to it, so it won't be long before Montenegro loses its status as one of Europe's best-kept secrets. One of…

Rockies Report: Better Lifts, Beginner's Bargains

Three Upgraded Chairs at Vail Vail (tel. 970/476-5601; http://vail.snow.com/winter/) has upgraded three high-mountain chairlifts. Two new high-speed chairs on the east end of cut ride…