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Running the River Out to the Sea: Cruise West in the Pacific Northwest

Planning a cruise but want to go somewhere different? Forget Antarctica, Libya, or the island of St Helena, how about booking a cruise to Idaho?

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A Pearl of Wisdom in Every Port: Frommer's Latest Cruise News

Check out the latest on MSC, Holland America, Crystal and more.

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Travel With Kids on Long Flights, And Survive

If you're over 35, chances are you didn't hop on a plane until you were old enough to drive, and maybe even later. Family vacations used to mean long car rides to the beach, the Grand…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Live Music Experiences

We asked Frommer's editorial staff to talk about their favorite live music experiences around the world. We hope they help you relive some of your own adventures.

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Get on Board and Hit the Tracks on Some of the World's Greatest Train Journeys

No matter what your destination, there's a train trip awaiting you, whether you choose it as a means of transportation or as a vacation in itself. Here are a few suggestions of some of…

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Give the Second City a Second Chance this Summer and Fall

Jason Sheftell rounds up a bevy of current deals on hotels, airfares, special events and more in the Windy City.

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Students, It's Not Too Late to Plan Your Summer Vacation

If you're home from college and you're spending far too much time lounging around the house, playing too many video games, or updating your Facebook account, perhaps it's time to get…

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Cheap Czech Vacations that Leave Change to Spare

The city's beauty, architecture and charm are unrivaled, and you can often experience its finest cultural offerings for relatively little money. We have found some summer specials and…

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Lesser Known South Pacific Paradises: Round-Trip Air From $995

The South Pacific Ocean is a haven to some of the most picturesque and romantic islands in the world, but beyond the gentle shores of the well-known paradise locations are dozens of…

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Oh, Canada! West is Best in Victoria and Vancouver: Fly One-Way From $173

The Pacific coastline of British Columbia is among the most spectacular destinations in North America. Skiing and winter sports aside, which are major draw cards to the region, summer…

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Breaking the Bottle and Blessing the Ship: The Most Memorable Cruise Ship Godmothers

For as long as ships have been built, they've been ceremoniously blessed in one way or another. Wine, water and whiskey have been used to christen them, though go back far enough and…

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NCL Saves the Best for Last, Completing Hawaii Fleet with Pride of Hawai'i

They said it couldn't be done. That was back in 2002, and cruise industry experts were saying that NCL was nuts. Operate a small fleet of U.S.-flagged ships? Hire all American crew?…

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Eight Sun-Drenched Days on Malta for $987, Airfare Included

Malta is many things at once -- a peaceful retreat for busy Europeans, home to a unique and ancient culture, plus a sophisticated nightlife and beach culture hotspot catering to hip…

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See the Beauty of Namibia: Five Nights' Stay and Rental Car From $790

Before there was Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and their union known as Brangelina, there was the beautiful African country of Namibia.

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Getting Prepared: RVing Tips & Hints

In this article we'll discuss some of the nuts and bolts of life on the road so that you, too, can overcome disorganization and have the courage to just hit the road.

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Airfare Update: Low Fares to London, Ireland, Germany, San Juan Plus a Delta Expansion and More

George Hobica reports on the latest airfare discounts and sales plus Delta's JFK expansion and more.

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Summer Skiing in the Sierras: Stay and Ski From $82 Per Night

With all the whacky weather patterns impacting our four seasons, why shouldn't we be able to ski until July? At Mammoth Mountain located in the Sierra Mountains of California, this…

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Memoirs of a Vacation: Visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and More from $939

There seems to be no shortage of fare sales and tour packages to Japan -- with varying degrees of hand-holding available -- and we've rounded up the latest here.

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Give Up the Gas or at Least Save When You Want to Drive

Still looking for ways to hit the road and still save dollars and fuel this season? We've gathered together a few more deals to try and entice you to still take that vacation or…

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Freedom of the Seas: The Fat Lady Sings

So, she's finally here: Freedom of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's much-anticipated, much-publicized, 160,000-ton, 3,634-passenger answer to Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and all the other…

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Extra! Extra! The Latest in Cruise News

Matt Hannafin reports on new schedules, ship upgrades and the latest in Cruise News.

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Finally! Procrastination Has Paid Off, Book Last Minute for Memorial Day and Save

With that one extra day, three day weekends like Memorial Day give travelers that extra 'umph' to travel a little further and stay a little longer.

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Get a Taste of Holland and Belgium With Air and Three Nights' Stay From $549

What Holland and Belgium may lack in size, they more than make up for in events, attractions and reasons to visit.

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Fare Flash! Delta Reduces Fares To and From Phoenix and Las Vegas

Over the weekend, Delta reduced fares to and from both Las Vegas and Phoenix.

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On the Road Again: Road Trip Ideas in Every Direction all Over the U.S.

Road trips are as American as apple pie and baseball. An inherent part of American culture since the covered wagon, the open road and the great divide makes many a traveler salivate…