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A Marathon of Savings on Packages to the Florida Keys: How's Three-Nights' Stay with Air from $435 Sound?

Travelers head to America's most popular archipelago for a variety of reasons: Snowbirds take up a second residence to escape the winter's chill; anglers stream down for the excellent…

Article / Air Travel

Half-Piste or Downhill: Break Out Those Skis, It's Winter in the Summer Hemisphere

Looking for a way to escape the extreme heat this summer? Why not drop below the Equator for ski season and experience the majestic beauty of the Andes in Chile and Argentina, the…

Article / Cruise

Leaf Peeping Part Two: Planning a Fall Trip to the South, Midwest & West Coast

In part two of our series on exploring the colors of fall across the continent, we're examining all those parts of the country that aren't New England: the southeast, the Midwest, and…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Paris When it Sizzles: Elegant but Affordable Hotels and Discount Rail Travel

If you're heading to the city before early September, it's often tricky to find an elegant but reasonably priced hotel with air-conditioning. Nights can be stifling in mid-summer, but…

Article / Packages

Say "Oui" to GayParee in the Fall for Well Under a Grand: Five Nights from $549

It's true what they say; Paris is deservedly considered the most romantic, beautiful, and enchanting city in the world. If you're heading there soon, you'll be taking a chance on…

Article / Money and Fees

What to See on a Sightseeing Spree That's Free (or Nearly so) in London

London has a deserved reputation of being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Those in the know about London will tell you it isn't a problem -- there are plenty of things…

Article / Hotels

X Marks the Spot: Two Sites Meet Up to Plot Cheaper Stays

The number-two bidding board is becoming number-one in cutting-edge services with a cool tool that plots Priceline wins on city maps, thanks to Google's mapping system.

Article / Air Travel

Hello, Delhi! New Routes and Packages Opens India

For end of summer or fall travel, India is an exciting option for people looking for something exotic and pungent.

Article / Air Travel

Peruse Peru for Pennies Thanks to Low Fares and Moderate-Priced Packages

Late summer and fall deals are plentiful as tour operators look to fill post-summer travel slots.

Article / Cruise

Reintroducing Royal Caribbean's Enchantment: Bigger, Stronger, Faster

The revitalization program reached a whole new level of magnitude last week, as the line unveiled the not only refurbished but also larger and substantially cooler Enchantment of the…

Article / Cruise

At Sea on Queen Mary 2, Wish You Were Here

Heidi Sarna sends this report shipside of the Queen Mary 2 en route to England.

Article / Cruise

Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup: Pampering and Perks

This week we report on new rewards programs, wellness clinics, menus from Charlie Palmer, Radisson's personal concierge program, Harry Potter (and others) on Cunard, new online…

Article / Hotels

Make a Right Turn at Albuquerque for Nifty Northern New Mexican Retreats

You know your next stop is northern New Mexico and such beatnik escapes as Los Alamos and Taos rife with craft stores, art galleries, hot springs, bohemian bookstores and health food…

Article / Packages

Bet Your Bottom Dollar on Cheap Vegas Vacations

We round up a the latest, most affordable air and hotel packages to Sin City.

Article / Miscellaneous

London After the Bombings: What Travelers Need to Know

Today, four separate but coordinated explosions on three subway trains and one double-decker bus brought the city of London to a frightened halt. In the wake of these terrorist…

Article / Hotels

New Hampshire: Nothing Big About it but its Charm

Blessed with geographical beauty, good people, plenty of fish and quaint inns near the roar of the sea, the New Hampshire coast is a great late summer and early fall getaway.

Article / Cruise

Cruising Antarctica: Icebergs and Wildlife Aplenty

Antarctica is one of those once in a lifetime destinations that will really impress your friends and make your foes green with envy. Let me say up front, there is no budget Antarctica…

Article / Air Travel

The Spice Slowly Returns to Tourism in Grenada

Pummeled by Hurricane Ivan, Grenada is slowly getting back to normal -- some of the more historic buildings will take longer time to renovate properly -- but some new businesses have…

Article / Packages

Dizzy for Disney: Three Nights with Air from $379

These lowcost packages will put you in the middle of the Disney action.

Article / Money and Fees

Keep Your Cool in Hot New York City for Free (or Next to Nothing)

While nearly every moment spent in New York far outweighs any travel difficulties, breaks from the heat that don't cost an arm and a leg (or anything at all) can be found all over the…

Article / Air Travel

Congress Is Out Making Visiting Washington, D.C. In

The sun might be beating down in the steamy capital, but most of the politicians have gone home while the legislature is in recess, making it one of the better times to visit.

Article / Miscellaneous

Relaxation or Education? Enjoy Both In-Flight and Learn a Language

It used to be that inflight entertainment meant watching a movie you'd already seen (or even worse, intentionally missed), flipping through the inflight magazine or having to converse…

Article / Cruise

Remember Maine for Budget Biking, Boating, Bunking and More

If you've ever made the trek to Freeport, Maine and the outlet stores, you've heard of L.L. Bean (tel. 800/441-5713; www.llbean.com). It's the outdoor supply mecca of the northeast…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Pass on Passes, Get Rail Savings Directly from Operators' Sites

Railpasses are great, but there's another way to save big bucks on European trains: by booking individual tickets well in advance, directly through European rail operators' websites.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Distill the One: You'll Shout "Great Scot" Over Packages and Tours to Scotland

This summer and fall, take advantage of the topography, geography and enigma that is Scotland by grabbing a low-priced budget travel deal.