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Say Sayonara to Summer With One Last Great Weekend Getaway from $82 per Night
Yes, summer is almost over, but there is some good news for those who may be angling for a quick weekend getaway.
NCL Update: New Investors, New Crew, New Ships and New Partners
An update on all the changes taking place at the most fun, innovative, and of-the-moment of the mainstream cruise lines.
Post-Earthquake Peru Report: Pisco, Ica Hardest Hit
A massive earthquake struck southern Peru 110 miles southeast of Lima in the early evening on August 15, decimating several towns near the Pacific coast.
Amtrak Codes Rock Steady Into Fall
With air travel becoming more intolerable by the day, let's celebrate Amtrak's nationwide discounts, which continue from spring, through summer and into fall.
Travel Tech: Begin Your Escape Early with Noise-Canceling Headphones
From the cheap to the pricey, seven sets of headphones that'll let you tune out the rest of the plane, train and terminal.
Travel Company Jet-A-Way Jets Away -- But Doesn't Completely Abandon Its Customers
Another tour company goes bust and teaches travelers a few new lessons about how to protect themselves when looking for the perfect trip.
Cruise Smarter with the Oceans' Best Speakers and Lectures
How to indulge your curiosity, meet and mingle with experts, and walk away smarter from your next cruise experience.
New Travel Website Shows You the World, Then Lets You Book It
Vayama's name might not yet be familiar to you, but it will be soon. With its cuddly, map-based interface, the latest entry into the field of online agencies hints at what the future…
Travel Health & Safety: Smart Resouces for World Travelers
Intelligent travelers go by the old folk saying, 'Plan for the worst, hope for the best.' Here's planning advice that'll make your trip the best.
An Early Peek at Fall Foliage Cruises
In the spirit of 'it's never too early to start planning,' it's time to noodle on some September and October leaf-peeping cruises along the coast of New England and Eastern Canada.
Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup for the Week of July 26, 2007
HAL loosens up, Celebrity gets in touch with its right brain, Swan Hellenic returns, and more dispatches from the cruising world.
Where There's Smoke, There's Ire: Where to Smoke (or Not) on Cruiseships
In the wake of anti-smoking legislation that's moved through the United States and western Europe, cruise lines have begun banning smoking in most public spaces. Find out the puffing…
Is Virgin America Fit to Fly?
The new carrier promises plenty of in-flight entertainment, power ports at every seat, better food than other airlines and a plush first class section on flights starting August 8. But…
Last Minute Deal: L.A. to Paris from $575 this Fall, Including Christmas
If you want to go to Paris, and you live on the West Coast, you are in luck, albeit for a limited time only.
Getting Cozy in 5 Big City Bed and Breakfasts
If you're looking for a bucolic hideaway shielded from the hustle and bustle of modern life -- minus the nature -- it might be time to check into the world of urban B&B's.
Visiting Alaska's Glaciers While You Still Can
Unless you set foot on an Alaskan glacier during you last cruise, saying you've 'seen' these natural wonders is like saying a drive by 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue constitutes a trip to…
Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup for the Week of July 12, 2007
Carnival heads to South America for the first time in history, Costa sets sail for Mauritius, NCL announces an Amex-only deal for NYC, and more updates from the world of cruising.
Making Magic in the Med with the Mouse
'Is this ship more fun for kids or adults?' my son asked me one day. The answer was an obtuse and emphatic, 'yes.' We could all have our cake and eat it too.
Find the Way to Anywhere with the Ultimate Timetables
Whether you're looking for a train in Paris or Paraguay, or even -- heaven forbid! -- a bus, the ultimate tool is published monthly by a crew of inveterate trainspotters in the UK: the…
Ship Review: Celebrity's Mercury -- Still a Looker, Ten Years On
Last month I returned to my first cruising ship for the first time in ten years. How would it feel to come 'home' after all those years? Would what seemed so grand in 1997 be just…
How Big Can a Ship Get Before Sinking?
Ever marvel at how exactly ships float? It seems impossible, considering today's cruise ships are gigantic steel-encased cities carrying thousands of passengers, crew, and everything…
Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)
Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are literally dozens of websites dedicated to the fine art of traveling with…
Must-Have Summer Spa Treatments
After a long and dry winter, no matter what your body is calling for, these spa treatments have got the answer.
Hop-a-long to Honduras for Diving, Rainforests and Mayan Marvels
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The Inside Scoop on Doing the Med with the Mouse this Summer
Ten things you need to know before joining the Disney Magic for its first season in Europe.