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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.…

How to See All of San Diego from 10 Scenic Lookouts

When you're in a new place, do you get the urge to scramble up to the highest spot around to see the destination in its entirety? If you do, and if you're headed to San Diego, you're…

Breaking the Ice: How to Board Arctic Expedition Ships

While some people's idea of the perfect summer vacation involves a bikini, a hotel suite steps from the sand, a cocktail and a beach lounge, for others a thermal parka, polar fleece…

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 Troubleshooter: Remember My Alamo Rate

When Steve Chan's car rental company in Ireland runs out of the vehicle he reserved, it offers to set him up with a car from another company. He's led to believe that he'll pay the…

The 11 Best Ways to Explore San Francisco with the Family

We are a certified San Francisco family -- going to every birthday party venue in town; trekking out to the beach in summer, bundled up in jeans and jackets against the fog; loading…

London: Hating the Prices But Adoring the Art

The fine arts are more than just blooming in today's London, they're positively aflame. The English capital's fantastic profusion of art shows, galleries, museums, exhibitions and…

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

Stockholm In existence since 1874, the posh Grand Hotel (S. Blasiehomshamnen 8; tel. 08/679-35-00; www.grandhotel.se) has just completed a series of upgrades. Located in the heart of…

Hunt Down the Midnight Sun With These Daylight Journeys

The days are getting longer. Doesn't that make you feel energetic? If you live in the northern U.S., the sun will even stay up as late as 8:30pm in June. If that charges you up,…