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Get More Bang for your Baht in Thailand: Start with 6 Nights and Air from $799 out of the West Coast

The most difficult decision you may have to make when visiting Thailand is whether to be adventurous and ride elephants through the jungle in the north, go shopping crazy in the…

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Down, Fares, Down! Flights' Prices Plummet Temporarily on Select Routes

This week sees some secret and not-so-secret sales up for grabs: Look for seats on flights to Paris, London, Punta Cana, Cancun, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Denver, Seattle, Calgary…

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A Seattle Slew of Spring and Summer Savings: Fares from $294, Rooms from $49

Seasonal offers put Seattle in the Pacific Northwest well within reach, whatever your traveling style or budget.

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Nantucket Wine Festival: Nectar of the Gods for Mere Mortals

It's not too late to get tickets for the Nantucket Wine Festival, one of our favorite seasonal culinary events that kicks off next month, from May 17-21.

Article / Cruise

Experience China from $999 Including Air

This may be the perfect time to visit China as post Olympic destinations are notorious for becoming more expensive after the Games and with 12-day packages starting as low as $999,…

Article / Air Travel

Istanbul Delights: A Turkey Travelogue

Turkey is a delight, and I'm not talking about just the famous candy of similar name. Vibrant and historic at the same time, it is aiming to join the European Union soon, modernizing…

Article / Hotels

This New Concern from Idyll Houses Travelers Economically in Europe: How's $337 for a Week Sound?

With this new service, the company finds the best value properties in Europe, suitable for travelers who are comfortable with managing their own airfare, transportation and other…

Article / Air Travel

Bonny Bargains to Balmy Bonaire: Airfare, Apartment and Rental Car for a Week Starts from $663

The island offers year-round tropical Caribbean sunshine, pristine coral reefs, protected marine parks and the most abundant fish population in the Caribbean. Although best known as a…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Ship Review: More Than Meets the Eye on the Noordam

It's a refreshing alternative to ships that try too hard to 'wow' passengers with wacky gimmicks. You won't find a surfing machine or a bowling alley on this ship, but instead spacious…

Article / Cruise

Cruise News Round-Up: Ten Pithy Items to Keep you Informed

Matt Hannafin reports on the sale of Delta Queen; jazz-, gay-, culinary- and spa-themed cruises; plus itineraries to the Mediterranean, Israel, Mexico, Northern Europe, the South…

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Editor's Choice: Our Dream Honeymoon Locales

Like a bag of jellybeans, the staff at Frommer's comes in many different flavors: straight, gay, married, single, banana. And while we all love to travel, only a few of us have…

Article / Miscellaneous

Traveling the U.S: A Catalogue of State Tourism Offices

You'll find a multitude of money-saving resources (including coupons and special promotions), maps, suggested itineraries, calendars of events and more.

Article / Hotels

Bag a Bed at a Bargain Price: Hotels Drop Rates Across the U.S.

According to the Travel Industry Association of America, 40 percent of Americans who travel take short trips of one to two nights, and a majority of us travel within our region, many…

Article / Hotels

Frugal Tips for France: Bundle Air and Hotel or Opt for an Apartment of One's Own to Stay Within your Budget

With the dollar remaining anemic against the euro and airfares and hotel rates slowly ascending in price, it's a wise move to take advantage of combinations -- or to skip hotels all…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Four Wheels for Less: Relocate Rental Cars or Roam the Country at Will in an RV

As things start to heat up in the southern states in locations like Florida and Arizona, several car companies need to move their excess fleet to cooler northern and western…

Article / Air Travel

Our Best Buys for the Beaches of Bermuda

Its close proximity to the U.S. east coast makes it a natural choice for those looking for a sophisticated island destination with crystal clear waters, pink sandy beaches, world class…

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See What's New in Las Vegas with Old-Fashioned Tricks to Save

Sin City's landscape continues to evolve with old buildings razed to make way for new luxury properties, upscale eateries popping up all over and shows getting more extravagant and…

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Roam Romania for Cheap with Prices on Fares and Tours that Won't Bleed you Dry

It's a stunning country with perfectly preserved medieval cities and is extremely affordable with Eastern European prices for quality hotels, dining experiences and tours. You just…

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Poi-fect Packages: Five-Nights' Air and Hotel from $475 on Oahu

Pleasant Holidays has placed several combos on sale to the 50th state covering most expenses up front for all five islands, while Hawaiian Airlines holds a sale of its own.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Gather Round and Lisbon Up: We've Got Savvy Savings to Portugal

Spring and summer in Europe brings the promise of fine food enjoyed al fresco and glorious weather. For a whole lot of Europe in a petite package, Portugal is an extremely appealing…

Article / Hotels

Arid, Extra Dry & Exotic: Consider the Off-Beat with a Desert Vacation

A vacation in a desert can rival the unfamiliarity of an African safari, a float down the Amazon or an expedition to the Arctic. Believe it or not, North America has four desert…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

A Weekend of Hope Offers Cancer Patients and Survivors Rest, Research and Reflection in Stowe, Vermont

Designed as a way for cancer patients, survivors and close family members to come together and learn, relax, and support one another in a beautiful setting, Weekend of Hope has grown…

Article / Cruise

Now Voyager Depart, Better Informed with the Latest Cruise News

Disney heads to Europe, Princess and MSC continue to expand their fleets, Carnival adds a route to Greece, Regent Seven Seas stays current with Da Vinci Code tours and more in this…

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Offshore and On, A Primer for Viewing Alaska's Abundant Wildlife

Heading to Alaska this summer? If so, you'll be seeing some critters for sure. Large mammals other than mankind still rule most of Alaska, and even in urban Anchorage it's not uncommon…

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A Bermuda Cruise is a Breeze from the East Coast

A great cruise, without flying anywhere first, is my idea of travel nirvana. If you live near New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore, British-flavored Bermuda fits the bill.