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The Magnificent Azores: A World Apart, So Close at Hand

Halfway between Europe and North America, the Azores are one of the most spectacular island groups in the world. They rival New Zealand in scenic beauty; old Europe in historical…

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Long Distance Love with Valentine's Day Getaways

Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year, which is a windfall for the tourism industry and traveler alike as a three day weekend seems almost mandatory to celebrate the festival of…

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Frommers.com Relaunches with a New Look and New Features

With each new year come the resolutions to improve ourselves and the lives of others. In 2005, we at Frommers.com resolve to serve you better we our redesigned site.

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Trinidad and Tobago: The West West Indies

Off the coast of Venezuela residing in the warm and exotic West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago are separate island locales often phrased together, and thus, visited together. With small…

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Hit the Ground Running: Tips for Avoiding Jetlag

Here are a few tips to help you in your quest to minimize, control or ideally obliterate that dreaded loss of time, sleep, energy, sanity and dignity.

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The TSA Backs Down on Pat Downs

After a strong public outcry, the Transportation Security Administration has scaled back its use of full body pat downs at airports.

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US Airways: Will It Keep Flying?

Last night, I did something I wouldn't recommend. And I may not be coming home.I flew on US Airways from New York to Las Vegas. I'm supposed to fly back on Sunday.Tomorrow, Jan. 6, US…

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Thrill to Winter's Chill in NYC at Considerable Savings

You could start the new year with a trip to Seville, Mexico City, or Moscow. Or you could save airfare and sample a little of each and more on domestic soil with a long weekend in New…

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How Low Can They Go? Fly South this Winter for Less

The new year is already off to a flying start thanks to some of our favorite discount airlines. The usual suspects are making it easier to get to sunny destinations, and a couple of…

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A Lot of Savings: Resources for Cheaper Airport Parking

Some of the money you save on the great travel bargains can be lost when you park your car at the airport. We've scoured around for prices on parking that will help you save even more…

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Hie to Heidelberg: Linger in Mark Twain's European Fave

There are many beautiful sites in Germany, as many as there are regions, but none have the visual appeal of Heidelberg tucked the country's southwestern Neckar Valley. Though it has…

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The Baltic States Are Hot Off-Season, We're Tallinn Ya

Although the Lithuanian independence effort hastened the collapse of the U.S.S.R., the Baltic states are the former-Soviet-republics-less-traveled, since eastern Europe opened to the…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Imperial Majesty Cruises

With the major cruise lines launching and ordering a passel of giant new ships, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at the oldest cruise ship currently serving the American market,…

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First Look: Valor, Another Carnival Wow'er

Carnival has just spawned another floating tribute to whimsy and wow in the new 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor that debuted in Miami last week. A mirror image of sisters Conquest and…

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Santa Barbara Bliss: Central California Calls

Driving up or down the California Coast, you can't help but marvel at the natural beauty and the breathtaking coastline. The old bridges, the peaks and valleys, the long stretches of…

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Hurr-Asia! Airfares, Passes & Packages to Bali, China, Thailand and More

While you are watching it snow outside and realizing that winter has only just begun, keep in mind that it is always warm in Southeast Asia and whether you are after a beach vacation,…

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Orlando for Kids and Adults Alike

Everyone remembers his or her first time in Disney World. Orlando, with Mickey Mouse as its most famous resident, has been a part of most families' lives since the park opened up. The…

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The Pharoahs Beckon You: What's New in Egypt

For a country steeped in antiquity, there are plenty of new attractions to bring you back to Egypt. Since the late 1990's Egypt's thriving tourism industry has been going through a…

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New England Bliss at a Fair Price in Diverse Connecticut

When travelers think of paradise, Connecticut probably isn't the first place that pops into their head. But on second look, the Nutmeg State has provided seclusion in beauty for such…

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Say Yes to NOLA: Big Discounts to the Big Easy

There's always a way to amuse yourself in New Orleans. Drink. Eat. Slurp oysters. Mardi Gras. Drink. The Faulkner Literary Festival. Drink. Jazz Fest. This winter, travel deals abound…

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Mediterranean Meditations on Three Mythical Islands

The Mediterranean Sea has not lost its historical luster or travel appeal. Corsica, Malta and Sicily possess old world charm and combine European mythological history with cultural…

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Feeling at Home in Tokyo and Kyoto with Apartment Stays

A trip to Japan can be the ultimate in culture shock. So when I was in Tokyo last month, I was thrilled to discover Tokyu Stay (www.tokyustay.co.jp), the Japanese capital's only chain…

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Checking It Out: Knowing If A Travel Operator is Legit

It happens all the time: you see a great deal, a terrific deal, an impossible deal. But it's from Joe Schmo Travel, which you've never heard of. How can you figure out whether Joe is a…

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Bring in the Chinese New Year with a Bang and on a Budget

Nowhere are Chinese communities more flourishing than in the larger cities of South East Asia, where many have lived for centuries. With Chinese New Year fast approaching, you might…

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On the Tip of the Tongue: Barcelona is the New Buzzword for Galloping Gourmands

The top reasons for visiting Spain have shifted a bit since since Catalá n chef Ferran Adrià began driving food critics to their knees to utter the unspeakable -- that the chefs of…