Articles

Trends & Hacks

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Tanks a Lot! These Perks Are a Real Gas

June 10, 2004 -- Record high gas prices aren't stopping Americans from hitting the road, according to the American Automobile Association. But they are worrying hotels, resorts and car…

Article / Air Travel

It's a Florida Fiesta For Low Fares

June 10, 2004 -- If Northerners dream of Florida during the winter, the shoe's on the other foot during the summer, as Floridians flock north to get out of the sweltering subtropical…

Article / Air Travel

Winter Fares this Summer in South America

June 10, 2004 -- Time and again we remind our readers that travel does not require taking a second mortgage out on your house. With a few tips and tricks, one can always find an…

Article / Hotels

New Hotel Pass Really Skans

June 10, 2004 -- Days never really end during the summer in Scandinavia; while you may not see real white nights, the feeling of sitting on a terrace sipping a (decaf) coffee in the 11…

Article / Cruise

Big Ships with Little Ship Itineraries

Well-worn routes are fine for new cruisers who haven't seen the same handful of Caribbean ports before or for those who could care less where the ship's going. But for veterans who…

Article / Air Travel

Frommer's Cruise News: Waves of Change Make for Happier Passengers

In this edition, look for larger ships heading to Bermuda, learn how to earn frequent flier miles when you cruise, discover underwater programs for kids in the South Pacific and more.

Article / Air Travel

Budget Eastern Europe: Air, Hotel and Tours from $112.50 a Day

June 8, 2004 -- Prague is no longer the cutting edge for budget travel to Europe it once was. It's still very much worth a visit, mind you, but pricing on travel related items like…

Article / Air Travel

Late Summer London: Two Special Months for an Inside Look

June 8, 2004 -- We'd like to remind you that August and September are two special months each year in London. During this (roughly) 60-day period, the general public is allowed inside…

Article / Air Travel

Bounce to the Baltics with Low-Fare Tickets

June 8, 2004 -- Call them "Eastern Europe Extreme." The Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia joined the EU on May 1, making these ex-chunks of the Soviet Union newly…

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 / 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

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

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

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

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

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 / 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 / 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

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…