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Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Insurance Tips From a Broken-Thumbed Tourist

Fortunately for global travelers, the travel health insurance options are many and, not surprisingly, widely available on the Internet. Best of all, travel insurance includes many more…

Article / Air Travel

Last Minute Valentine's Day Escapes from $34 Each Way

There are plenty of last-minute options available at various places for those who have forgotten that Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away.

Article / Hotels

Cozy Cabin Winter Specials at U.S. State Parks

Both those who love the winter cold and those who seek to escape it can agree that a warm, cozy cabin on a chilly January night is a wonderful thing. To celebrate the season, state…

Article / Air Travel

See More and More of America for Less and Less

Whether it's a last-minute travel deal or a mid-week or long weekend specials, travelers can take advantage of plenty of money-saving options for touring within the United States.

Article / Air Travel

How Low Can You Go? Low Season Discounts to Dozens of Destinations

How much can traveling in low season really save you? Quite a lot actually so you may want to consider being flexible with your travel dates to snag the following bargains over the…

Article / Cruise

How to See Southeast Asia By Boat

So you've decided you want to see the Far East by ship. Smart move: a cruise is an excellent way to get an overview of the region. From the stunning temples to the golden Buddhas,…

Article / Hotels

European Tour Prices Drop Like Winter Temperatures

Off-season travel to western Europe is in full swing: from the UK to Vienna, deals on all-inclusive package tours are available that help take the sting out of the dollar's declining…

Article / Air Travel

Smart Spring Break Trips that Won't Break the Bank (or the Law)

Spring break: These two words conjure up images of hedonism, hot weather, and very little clothing. But rest assured, there are plenty of opportunities for those whose interests have…

Article / Miscellaneous

First Look: NCL's Norwegian Pearl

The line's latest ship deftly trumpets the experience that years of planning and discipline have now molded into the now-iconic NCL pattern: a mix of classy and fun spaces, awesome…

Article / Cruise

What Happens on a Two-Week Down Under Exploration

On a two-week cruise from Auckland to Sydney, Holland America's un-mega ship Statendam proves to be a throwback to more elegant times.

Article / Hotels

Alternative Accommodations: Sleep in New York City For Less

By and large, hotels in Gotham charge more than hotels anywhere else in America -- an average of $250 per night. Though I admit this unpleasant fact, I'm not discouraged by it.…

Article / Air Travel

Four Nights in Tuscany from $669 with Airfare

Whether you've dreamed of sipping Italian wine in Chianti, finding your way through the labyrinth of catacombs in Rome, or just itching to overpay for a gondola ride in Venice, the…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Passport Rules Change January 23: Get the Facts

Be ready: Starting January 23, all persons, including U.S. citizens, who are entering or re-entering the United States and traveling by air between the United States and Canada,…

Article / Hotels

Get Away With the Girls to Italy, Chile, Mexico and the U.S.A.

Call them gender-exclusive vacations. Call them trips for women only. Or call them girlfriend getaways. No matter what you call them, the impetus is pretty much the same -- sometimes,…

Article / Air Travel

Top Ten Tips on Saving Money on Airfares

For the last, oh, 10 or so years the staff of Airfarewatchdog has been gathering tips on how to find low fares using the Internet. The rules of the game keep changing, but we've…

Article / Cruise

11 Ports That Your Kids Will Love

We parents like to pretend we're in charge. But letÂ?s come clean already: Our kids rule the roost. Here are eleven of the world's best ports for keeping them happy.

Article / Cruise

Luxe Lines Tout New Programs, Speakers and Theme Cruises

Sail with a mainstream line and you get beer, Bob Marley, boa-wearing showgirls, and maybe a few bars of Beethoven. Sail with one of the ultra-luxury lines and you get . . . NPR's…

Article / Packages

Say Ciao to 7 Days of Skiing the Alps From $840

After a relatively slow start for the European ski season because of little snowfall and warmer temperatures, skiers are reveling in the recent snow that has hit the high Alps from…

Article / Air Travel

Cozy Winter Airfares to Europe

With the U.S. dollar at a historical low against the Euro, you'd think that Europe would be the last place American travelers would be looking to go. But in their own small way, the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Don't Pass By These New Railpass Options

Whether you're splitting to Split this summer or ringing in the spring in Kerry, there are some new European railpass options you should check out for 2007.

Article / Packages

Go Far This New Year With 5 Dream Destinations

It's a new year and time to start making good on all those resolutions, or at the very least, prioritizing what you hope to accomplish in 2007. As a Frommer's reader, it goes without…

Article / Hotels

Paint NYC Red This Winter, But Don't Leave Home Without Your Amex Card

With its packed hotels, sold-out theaters and full restaurants, you'd think that a city like New York wouldn't need any promotion. You'd be wrong.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Experts Count Down to New Year

Back when I worked in an office, this was the week where absolutely nothing got done. So let's write an article where nothing of substance gets discussed. 'Tis the season.

Article / Air Travel

Dirt-Cheap Flights to Europe From $179 Each Way

Between the impending holidays and the fact that winter is approaching, there seems to be no shortage of what basically amounts to one big fire sale on fares and packages to Europe.…

Article / Miscellaneous

Editor's Choice: Least Favorite Travel Experiences

Tourism bureaus, avert your eyes. For the second year in a row (brought back by popular demand), we've asked our editors to select their least favorite traveling experiences, a task…