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Edible Options: Airline Food You Can Stomach

Flying and food don't often make a good combination. Travel within the United States for three hours or less in economy class, and you might not be able to find out, as the practice of…

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Humbly-Priced Hollywood: Star Maps, Fancy Cars and Movie Stars on a Budget

If you love star-sightings, the shining sun (most of the time), and cling to the hopes that you, too, will become famous, then Tinsel Town is the place for you. The Walk of Fame,…

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Ring in the New Year with a Cruise Vacation that Fits your Budget

It's that time of year to plan out and book your cruise. We've gathered up the most interesting and affordable itineraries currently available.Crystal Adds Low-Priced Alaska Cruise to…

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It's No Wonder Cruis'n with the Mouse is So Popular

Disney's the big cheese when it comes to family fun. Mickey's two cruise ships, the Wonder and Magic, are especially proficient at offering lots for families to enjoy together -- and a…

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Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: The Maine Windjammer Association

Head to Maine and the antique schooners of the Maine Windjammer Association, a collective of fourteen privately owned classic schooners offering sail-powered summer trips along the…

Article / Air Travel

I Love Me, I Love Me Not: Valentine's Day for Singles

If you're uncoupled, you might be feeling like the world is conspiring against you, as Valentine's Day looms around the corner with the offering of romantic getaways for two that crop…

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Stuck at the Airport? Improved Services Take the Edge Off the Wait

You're stranded at an airport for 12 hours during a strike and you've already been flying all day. You don't care about transport or picking up your baggage, but you do want to take a…

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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…

Article / Packages

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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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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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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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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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.

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Packages

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…

Article / Cruise

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…

Article / Air Travel

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…