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Spring Into Action and Spend Your Fall Down Under: Fly Round-Trip From $707

Spring is a magical season to visit Australia. The weather is sensational, the cities start celebrating with festivals and events and the flowers and everything else is in bloom.

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Japan for Not a Lot of Yen: Air and Hotel for Five Days From $979

Yes, Japan can be expensive. Who hasn't heard wild stories about the price of American consumer goods in Tokyo, like a $500 pair of Levis? Nevertheless, it's possible to travel to…

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Pack Up and Head to Portugal: Airfare and Eleven Days From $2,645

Summer in Portugal means quiet fishing towns, mellow beaches, and inexpensive fresh lobster eaten overlooking a calm shoreline while sipping a local white wine.

Article / Cruise

The Communications Revolution at Sea: Who's Got What

It was only ten years ago that your best bet for getting a message home from a cruise ship was to use your cabin's satellite phone -- at a rate of $8 to $15 per minute. Today, nearly…

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It's All New, New, New in Frommers.com Cruise News

Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on the Crown Princess incident, Celebrity Cruises' new vessel, SeaDream's new Egypt/Greece voyage and more.

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Anchor's a Weigh on These Great Cruise Ship Gyms

It wasn't always this way, that cruise ships gyms were so over-the-top. Go back a decade or two and you were lucky if you had access to a couple of rusty treadmills and a rowing…

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Deep in the Heart of Texas: Flights to San Antonio or Austin From $163

Although less than 80 miles apart, the two Texan cities of Austin (the state's capital) and San Antonio (the most visited city in Texas) are very different and each offers visitors a…

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Take a Hike: Volcano Climbing and Kayaking in Nicaragua

Saddled between Costa Rica to the south and Honduras to the north, Nicaragua is a Central American country blessed with coastlines along the calm Caribbean Sea and the big waves of the…

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Viva L'Este: Three Nights on the Maya Riviera in Eastern Mexico Starting at $400

Last October the east coast of Mexico, especially the coastal areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, suffered devastating damage at the mercy of Hurricane Wilma. This year the region has…

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Beach Yourself in Western Mexico: Three Nights in Acapulco Starting at $420

Whether you're rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous in Cabo San Lucas, or hanging with the surf crowd down on the Oaxaca coastline, Mexico's Pacific coast offers something a…

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Six Nights in Berlin this Fall From $739

After drawing millions of tourists for the 2006 World Cup, you'd think Germans would need a rest in the hospitality department. Nein to that. End of summer deals to Germany and its…

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Discover the Soothing Serenity of Southwest USA

Some say the deserts of the American Southwest are a place of healing and spiritual power. Whether you believe in a mystical presence or desire a relaxing get-away, Arizona and New…

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Hong Kong Goody: Shop, Walk and Eat for Seven Days From $799

Located on an Inner Harbor surrounded by hundreds of islands on the South China Sea, Hong Kong makes for a summer journey filled with sunny and hot days and cool evening breezes…

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Say "Bonjour" to Quebec: Eight Days and Nine Nights Starting at $1,799

If you can't get to Paris this summer, and miss that French 'Je ne sais quoi,' do the next best thing. Visit Montreal or anywhere in Quebec. You'll save in the dollar department as…

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Jamaican Jaunts to Make You -- and Your Wallet -- Feel Irie

If the thought of traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season makes you nervous, travel packagers are no doubt aware of that, proffering incentives, packages, and otherwise…

Article / Cruise

Stocking the Ship is no Small Feat

It's no secret cruises are famous for keeping passengers fat and happy. Though there are more healthy options on board than ever, from sushi to salads and fruit smoothies, no matter…

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Princess Christens Crown and Inaugurates Brooklyn Sailings

Built and outfitted at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy (near Venice), the 113,000-ton, 3,080-passenger vessel arrived at the new Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in mid-June.

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Find a Fleet of Items in the Latest Frommers.com Cruise News

Matt Hannafin rounds up the latest news on Regent Seven Seas, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and more.

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Tricks of the Trade: Learn How to Become a Travel Writer from Tim Cahill, Pauline Frommer, Amy Tan and More

If you've ever dreamed of making a living as a travel writer or photographer you may want to consider attending the 15th Annual Travel Writer's and Photographers Conference this August

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Explore the South of France: Air and Six Nights From $799

With great deals to the South of France from top airlines and travel providers, you too can experience the allure of the Cote d'Azur.

Article / Hotels

Erie, Pennsylvania: Western Anchor of Scenic Route 6

This is the first of three articles covering the entire Route 6 across northern Pennsylvania. One of America's most scenic drives, Route 6 has its own promotion department made up of…

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Chasing the Best of China: Thirteen Days from $1,798

We've rounded up multiple package tours and other offers for all types of travel to China.

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Experience Canada's Eastern Provinces: Six Days and Five Nights from $549

The Atlantic Coast of Canada in and around Nova Scotia offers a traveling experience rich in maritime history, coastal landscapes, great solitude, rolling farmland, and small towns…

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Take a Great Cruise on the Great Lakes this Summer

When we think of cruises, we usually think of the Caribbean, maybe Europe, Alaska or even New England. We don't always think of cruising interior bodies of water such as lakes, even…

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Hit the Jackpot in Vegas: Air and Two Nights From $354

Every time of year is Vegas time of the year. A hot desert summer doesn't stop the powerful air conditioners from blowing cold air through the casinos.