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Article / Air Travel

Fall & Winter Fares Head Way South for the Middle East & Africa

June 8, 2004 -- Flying to Africa isn't cheap. For many destinations, you'll be lucky if you find a fare under $1,000 -- especially to South Africa, the gorgeous diamond set at the…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Responsible Travel: Dealing with Hazards when Visiting National Parks

Here are some tips on avoiding and dealing with some common outdoors hazards.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hark, Independent Travelers! Tips for Stretching Your Euros Further

June 1, 2004 -- For visitors to Europe traveling on their own, without benefit of package plans or tour operators' itineraries, we've found a healthy mix of items that will prove…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ride Canadian Rails on Saturdays For Less, Plus Some Amtrak Discounts

June 1, 2004 -- With the summer travel season coming up, you may want to dodge that choked traffic and those high gas prices by taking the train. It's been a few months since we've run…

Article / Air Travel

Grand Fares to Grand Bahama, Plus a Big Change in Ferry Options

June 1, 2004 -- Summer is low season in the Bahamas, which means low prices and low fares. Sure, it's hot over there, but the beaches are beautiful, the ocean refreshing, and the trade…

Article / Air Travel

Grand Tours of Southeast Asia from $200 a Day, or Book Your Own Room from $55 a Night

June 1, 2004 -- When people plan their first trip to Asia and ask me for advice, I try to find out what interests them. If they like being up to date, I suggest Japan; if they yearn…

Article / Air Travel

Walk, Ride and Eat your Way through Italia: Summer Air/Hotel Tours Start from $949

June 1, 2004 -- From the leaning Tower of Pisa to the leaning drinkers of Chianti, Tuscany is steeped in tradition, ranking as one of the top tourist destinations from traveling…

Article / Air Travel

Forget Airport Hotels: Catch Some Z's In The Terminal

Check out Sleepinginairports.net, the ultimate guide to the ultimate budget sleeps.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's England from $75 a Day

We've got the scoop on new BritRail passes available only outside the UK, a tribute to Glenn Miller, steam train tours and more in this guidebook supplement -- available exclusively…

Article / Air Travel

The ABC's of Finding Low Fares

If you follow these guidelines, you'll be on the right track to finding an airfare that fits your budget.

Article / Air Travel

Fabulous Fall Fares From Fly Europe

May 28, 2004 -- Let's get one thing straight: we are not shills for 1-800 Fly Europe. We don't take money from them, or from any travel agency -- here at Frommer's, we're independent.…

Article / Air Travel

Air NZ's Fares Make Competitors Look Auk-Ward

May 28, 2004 -- Americans seem to really be flocking to trips Down Under. Air New Zealand became the latest airline to add new flights with their San Francisco-Auckland nonstop,…

Article / Cruise

Cruising by Cargo Ship: Like a Hope & Crosby Picture Minus Dorothy Lamour

It's a special niche for travelers with the time and temperament to sail long itineraries -- anywhere from a few weeks to several months -- and who don't mind doing without the…

Article / Cruise

Anchors Aweigh: The Latest News on All That's Cruise

We've got seven pithy items to keep you up to date on the latest happenings across the cruise industry. Get the skinny on new low-carb menus, take advantage of Amtrak's rail and cruise…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hot Summer in the City, Part 1: We Look East

May 26, 2004 -- Some of America's biggest cities know who you are -- you folks who don't intend to spend your vacation at the beach, or hiking in the mountains. They know you crave…

Article / Air Travel

Thai One On For Less With Two New Asian Discount Airlines

May 24, 2004 -- The low-fare airline model so popular in the US and Europe is finally crossing Asia. Over the past few months, Malaysian airline Air Asia (www.airasia.com) has turned…

Article / Air Travel

Buenas Noches in Buenos Aires: Cheap Packages to Fulfill Any Budgeter's Dream

May 26, 2004 -- From some US gateways, it takes longer to fly to Argentina than it does to Europe, but fans of that South American destination say the long journey is worth it, because…

Article / Air Travel

Good-Value Vacations and Celebrations Around Asia

May 21, 2004 -- We've been overrun with all sorts of travel deals to Europe in recent weeks as you can see from the length of our European Deals Index at…

Article / Air Travel

Slashed Prices on Current and Future Packages South of the Border

May 21, 2004 -- It's no surprise that when it starts getting hot down south of the border, the deals typically get hotter. The climate changes that begin in late spring in the…

Article / Air Travel

Cheapflights Boldly Goes Where no Travel Site Has Gone Before

May 21, 2004 -- The Earth is such a 20th-century destination, and anyway, everybody sells airline tickets nowadays. What's an airfare search site to do?If you're CheapFlights.com, the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Cheap Europe, Sans Airfare

May 19, 2004 -- Land-only packages are popular with several types of travelers: those cashing in on their frequent flyer miles, people who have the luxury of leisurely travel and…

Article / Air Travel

Huge New Low-Fare Airline Takes Off

May 19, 2004 -- Independence Air is here, and it's a doozy.The new low-fare airline based at Washington Dulles Airport announced its first destinations on Wednesday, and it'll be…

Article / Local Experiences

Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hertz Doubles the Fun Again, This Time With a Double Upgrade

May 18, 2004 -- Someone at Hertz is obsessed with the number two. First they started a double-coupon promotion we reported on last month. Now they're offering double upgrades. From…

Article / Air Travel

Travel to Change Your Life (and Others)

May 18, 2004 - Travel for some may just be a vacation, but for others, it's a life-changing experience. Stepping outside the safety of your day-to-day life into a different culture can…