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Old Europe Still Calls: Germanic Escapes Worth a Gander

People talk about springtime in Paris as if it's the only place in the world where flowers bloom. Well, move over Frenchie, Deutschland is filled with festivals, outdoor events,…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Biometrics Effect: Greater Security Means Increases in Passport Fees

Believe it or not, less than 20% of Americans have a passport -- a puzzling concept for most well-traveled Frommer's devotees. If you are one of the 80% considering taking the plunge…

Article / Air Travel

The Potentially Tricky Task of Traveling to the Galápagos Islands

April and May are mating season for many of the extraordinary creatures that inhabit the Galápagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, 500 miles west of Ecuador. Though their name literally…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ease on Down the Road in Your Recreational Vehicle from as Little as $24 a Day

It's that time of year when roadtrippers and weekenders alike start planning to captain their own rolling home. Look to these two companies for the best RV rentals offers that give you…

Article / Air Travel

Rule Changes Make Delays Easier and Flights Cheaper

Recently, two rule changes improved the lives of international travelers. One will help fliers stuck in airports within or on their way to the European Union -- once the EU gets around…

Article / Cruise

Big Ship, Little Ship, Old Ship, New Ship: We've Got All the News

MSC Cruises Unveils Design for Megaship MusicaContinuing its intended move into the big time, MSC Cruises (tel. 800/666-9333; www.msccruises.com) last week unveiled details of its…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: NCL's Pride of Aloha Revisited

When last we visited Pride of Aloha, the first of three U.S.-flagged ships Norwegian Cruise Line (tel. 800/327-7030, www.ncl.com) plans to deploy in the Hawaiian islands, it was to…

Article / Air Travel

Scots on the Rocks: Hike the Highlands, Lounge in Luxury or Sleep on the Cheap

Natives of the Scotland are proud people. The Scots, after all, gave the world the single malt whiskey, great literature, superior mythology, and a welcoming friendliness. Don't forget…

Article / Packages

Peu Co¿teux Printemps: Paris Packages Start from Under $100 a Day

Just like the spring blooms that slowly begin to emerge at this time each year, so goes it with a new crop of package deals to Europe. Today we look at a decent collection of air and…

Article / Hotels

Scrimp and Save in Nova Scotia: Eight Days from $895

If you like the sea, you'll love Nova Scotia. The entire region combines the history of every North American discoverer from the early Vikings to the ancient Celts and Gauls to the…

Article / Air Travel

Get Hot and Active in Guatemala, the Emerging Central American Paradise

Nestled in between Belize, Southern Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras, Guatemala is an upcoming tourist destination priding itself on pristine jungles, two coasts, an incredible…

Article / Air Travel

Stake Your Claim in Romania: Take a Transylvanian Hike from $850

If you're into the occult or Eastern European countries with beautiful countryside and dark terrain, then Romania might be the adventure trip you're looking for. Several tour agencies…

Article / Packages

Have a Rio Good Time Heading into Brazil's Shoulder Season

Rio de Janeiro's stunning beaches with their emerald ocean peaks, its vibrantly sensual, welcoming locals, and hypnotic samba rhythms are easier to relish, in some respects, in April…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Tag Along in the Outback on Off-Road Adventures

Australia is a lot more than the Sydney Opera House, kangaroos and beautiful beaches. Some of the country's most spectacular scenery and adventures await if you escape the cities and…

Article / Packages

Argentina: No One's Crying About Going There (When Packages Start from $499)

Buenos Aires has been called the Paris of South America. Long boulevards framed with wide sidewalks sprawling with cafes full of extremely attractive, well-dressed people of all ages,…

Article / Cruise

Take a Canal Cruise & Barge in on Europe

There are many ways to tour Europe, but very few take you off road and into the countryside. A wonderful alternative to tour buses, ocean liners and trains -- and the crowds and chaos…

Article / Cruise

Surf the Web, Cut the Queue & Pre-Book Your Way to a More Relaxing Cruise

Megaships are great, right? They've got more restaurant choices than the old midsize ships, more entertainment choices, more activities, spas with fancier treatments, and all sorts of…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise News: Go Below the Surface to See What's Happening

Read on for the latest on kosher itineraries, onboard lectures, personal shoppers, towel animals, culinary cruises and more.Celebrity Cruises Teams with National Geographic Traveler…

Article / Air Travel

New Air Routes Open Up Travel to Sunny Florida and the South Pacific

New air routes are always good things. They mean a new path has been forged because the travelers desire needed to be filled and there are enough consumers who want to go a certain…

Article / Air Travel

Get Lost in the Loire at Low Cost

Aptly nicknamed France's Garden, the Loire Valley is a Treasure Land of famous French castles, tasty vineyards, and small towns nestled on hilltops and in valleys where the goat cheese…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

All Aboard: Luxury Train Travel Around the Globe

The romance of travel has all but disappeared as travelers seek the quickest and easiest way to reach a destination. But what if getting there was just as important as the destination…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Winter's End Brings Late Season Savings for Air, Hotel and Rental Car Offers for London and Paris

As we were going to press (so to speak) with this Newsletter, we received word from one of our favorite travel providers about a small grouping of deals to two of Europe's pinnacles of…

Article / Air Travel

Cay Chain: Belizean Bargains Abound

With well-priced hotels that run from luxury lodging to rustic accommodations and inexpensive day trips that take you out into the blue Caribbean Sea for snorkeling, diving and…

Article / Packages

Become a Student of Travel with Spring Break in London and Amsterdam

Don't believe the hype. London in March can be sunny as spring emerges and flowers start to bloom throughout the city's many public gardens. Yes, chances are it will rain, but those…

Article / Hotels

Convert Your Country House into an Urban Flat with a Home Exchange

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