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Baja California Might Be Battered, But It's Better On The Wallet During Hurricane Season

If you're a calculated risk taker, you might benefit from traveling to the area's fishing villages, resort areas, golf clubs and beaches at this time of year.

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Modern Ireland Changes its Tune

In just a short amount of time, Ireland has become one of Europe's richest countries, turning from a country soaked in shamrock and Ballykissangel clichés to a nation of emerging…

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Check Our Holiday Calendar For Best Days to Fly

You're not imagining things: holiday airfares are higher this year than last. But there are ways to get the lowest possible fares, and ways to make the best of a miserable peak-day…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Travel Horror Stories

It's a given that the editorial staff here at Frommer's loves to travel. What may surprise you is that our travel experiences aren't always perfect; after all, if you travel a lot, you…

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Head North, S'il Vous Plaît, to Montreal and Quebec City

Our Francophile cities to the north, Montréal and Québec City, offer beautiful architecture, small winding streets, charming cafes and cultural attractions.

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Renovations and Fall Specials Bring Travelers Back to Club Med

Shedding its image as a place of fun only for the single set, Club Med has become an all-inclusive vacation destination for any type of traveler. Don't worry about too many changes:…

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How to Cruise Southeast Asia Like a Local

A cruise is a super convenient way to take in the highlights of the Far East. Unpack once and let the ornate temples, gilded Buddhas and golden beaches come to you.

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Fall Into a New York Hotel from $79 a Bed or $40 a Bunk

Even though the season and the city attract tourists and business travelers from the world over, there are still some great hotel deals at smaller spots nestled between residential…

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Deep in the Heart of Austin, TX From $47 a Night

Home to the University of Texas, the state capitol, famed music clubs, world-class spas and great restaurants, Austin offers opportunities for both festive and restive vacations.…

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City and Ski Escapes in California

Sale fares and hotel deals make California an incredibly affordable travel option this fall and winter. Once you've arrived, there's practically nothing you can't do.

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Hello, Beach: The Bahamas for Less Than $63 a Day

Nassau is only a thirty-five minute flight from Miami, making it one of the closest and most accessible Caribbean destinations. It has more than just location leaning in its favor.

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For an Off-the-Beaten Path South American Trip, Ur-a-going to Uruguay

Nestled between Brazil to the north and Argentina to the west, Uruguay remains less traveled by many Americans. Travel providers may bundle it into regional multi-city tours, but the…

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Egypt: Land of Unde-Nile-able History and Wonder

The country represents the nirvana of international exploration, a chance to see sights that people have only dreamed of and visit a cradle of civilization. It symbolizes the golden…

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Indulgence vs. Restraint: A Philosophical Guide to the Buffet Line

Although rumor has it that most people gain five pounds or more on a cruise, you only do that if you let yourself. But is it at all possible to avoid gaining weight on a cruise?

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Cruising the Caribbean: Cheaper Than Staying at Home

The entire Caribbean cruise industry has changed in the last 15 years, but the prices on upcoming trips looks like a flashback from the 1990s.

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Ski Prices Go Downhill: Vermont from $59 per Day

There's more than a nip in the air. From Vermont to Vail, from Crested Butte to Banff, it's cold enough to smell snow. With that in mind, skiers and snow boarders from coast to coast…

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London's Calling with Illustrious Maritime Greenwich

Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site, and deserves the accolade, being right up there, though much smaller, with Venice, Florence and other historic and romantic spots.

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Off Piste or On: It's a Winter Wonderland in the Swiss Alps

Nothing says winter like a picture perfect Swiss Alpine village or ski resort. With the season approaching, Switzerland is an inviting destination for any ski buff or bunny and there a…

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Goodbye Canjet, Hello Porter For Trips to Canada

Canjet's disappearance didn't cut off many options for U.S. travelers to Canada, but a new airline, Porter Airlines, will open up some intriguing new ones.

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How to Enjoy the South Pacific for $200 a Day

If the words Fiji and Tahiti don't conjure up images of romance, pleasure and respite, then what will? From Captain Cook to Paul Gauguin to Marlon Brando, generations of travelers have…

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Act Before April to Save Cash on Canada

Say it isn't so. The Canadian government is scrapping its Visitor Goods and Services Tax refund program. This could mean that my romantic getaways across the border, not to mention my…

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Experience New Year's Day the Chinese Way: In Hong Kong

The Year of the Pig doesn't begin until February 18, 2007, but you better book now if you want a flight to or a place to sleep in the world's best city to celebrate it: Hong Kong.

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Say Aloha to Hawaii from $358 for Airfare and 4 Nights

Hawaii's six islands are popular with travelers from all over the world because of their rainforests, lagoons and beaches. To help you experience it a first (or second, or third) time,…

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That's So Cool: Holidays on Ice from $65 a Night

The ice hotels of the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for another freezing season. Sleeping in arctic conditions may not be everyone's cup of (iced) tea, but the novelty factor,…

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Fully-Guided and First-Class Vietnam from $150 Per Day

Travel to Vietnam means tasting some of the best street food in the world, experiencing a burgeoning and affordable art scene, exploring a diverse topography, and immersing yourself in…