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Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Four Wheels, Few Dollars: Car Rental Rates Drop

Updated December 22, 2003 -- Roadtrip travel in January and February is less common, than in, say, warm-enough-to-roll-the-windows-down June and July, and prices typically reflect that…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Philadealphia! The City of Brotherly Love Opens its Arms to Chilled Tourists

Updated December 22, 2003 -- Winter's arrival heralds the return of the popular Philly Overnight promotion giving you a 50% savings on more than 70 participating hotels.It's really…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

You're Outta There! New Short-Term Medical Evacuation Insurance

You can now buy Medjet's quality, short-term medical evacuation insurance just for the times you're traveling.

Article / Money and Fees

Dollars Looking Limp? Take Them South

As the dollar falls, there are still places where you can get more bang for your American buck.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Mordor, He Wrote: Air, Hotel and a Set of Wheels for Seeing New Zealand

Updated December 19, 2003 -- With the fantastic success of the Lords of the Rings movies, New Zealand is now billing itself as Middle Earth, with good effect. At least two tour…

Article / Packages

Give Italy, Spain or Portugal This Valentine's Day

December 15, 2003 -- What could be more romantic than a surprise vacation to southern Europe over Valentine's Day? Not much we can think of.Gate 1 is making it easier for you to treat…

Article / Cruise

Cruiseships Are Awash with Stars Big and Small

Celebrities off all kinds are flocking to cruises for christenings, weddings, anniversaries and a little TLC in this edition of our cruise news roundup.

Article / Hotels

Two New Barcelona Hotels That Knock Our Socks Off

Madrid, December 5, 2003 -- Sophisticated, historic and fun, Barcelona's got something for everyone -- a perspective reflected by the speed of hotel construction in that Mediterranean…

Article / Hotels

Sleeping With History in Seville and Granada

Granada, Spain, December 2003 -- Fragrant with orange trees and blessed with ancient neighborhoods of crooked streets, the Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada are built on…

Article / Cruise

Beyond the Buffet Line: Cruise Lines Offer Holiday Recipes, Foodie Cruises, Wine Tastings & More

Beyond the usual big dinners, midnight buffets, and build-your-own pasta platters, we've laid out a smörgåsbord of all the food news that's fit to print.

Article / Air Travel

Big Ideas for Hawaii, the Big Island

If you're planning a trip to Hawaii, the Big Island, here are some of our suggestions.

Article / Cruise

Go Cruisin' Through the Tulips With Discounted Dutch Tour

December 1, 2003 -- Spring is the perfect time to be in Holland - trust me, I was there last May and ended up proposing to my girlfriend. The weather is mild and the tulips at the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Goodness Grácia: Getting Down in Barcelona's Greenwich Village

Sascha Segan explores Barcelona's hipster neighborhood.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Head to Lower Manhattan and Hit the Trail

December 1, 2003 -- Lower Manhattan continues the difficult rebuilding process following the events of September 11, 2001. Last week saw the reopening of the Port Authority Trans…

Article / Packages

Package Prices Go Down for Down Under

December 1, 2003 -- In October, we wrote about a fantastic offer from Air New Zealand for a 12-night vacation in Australia starting from $1,599 including airfare and hotel ($133.25 per…

Article / Hotels

Early Snows Kick Start Ski Season

November 26, 2003 -- It's more than three weeks before winter officially arrives, yet early snow in much of the West means a premature start to the ski season and other winter…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

A Walker's Paradise in Spain We Like Olot

Deep in northern Spain there's a walker's paradise of urban volcanoes, romantic farms and well-tended swamps, where the sleepy land rises and falls according to a rhythm set well…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Hassle-Free Holidays: Frommer's Tip List for Traveling Without a Worry

Procrastinators will find sky-high air and rail fares for the turkey week right now, and Christmas and New Year's down the pike. There are a ways to reduce stress while saving time and…

Article / Air Travel

The Longest Flight: Survival Tips for Hours in the Air

When you're locked in a plane for long hours you have to worry about both your safety and your sanity. David Blaine had a team of doctors; you have us.

Article / Miscellaneous

November's Prize: Fresh Air in Bonaire!

Frommers.com & Harbour Village are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Bonaire! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise News: The Latest Roundup of Anything of Importance on the High Seas

Cruiselines offer new programs for spa and golf enthusiasts and start spending some serious cash on major overhauls, plus the passing of cruise maven Peter Dielmann and more.

Article / Cruise

Get Nested in a Sonesta with Worldwide Discounts

November 12, 2003 -- The Sonesta Hotels (tel. 800/SONESTA; www.sonesta.com) chain is a pretty exclusive bunch of properties, so it's quite something when they offer rates as low as $99…

Article / Air Travel

How to Prepare When Your Child Flies Solo

If you are allowing your children to fly alone, be sure to take every necessary precaution to ensure their safety. Millions of children fly alone each year; be sure you and your child…

Article / Packages

"Gung Hey Fat Choy" for Joy in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year

November 3, 2003 -- We're watching the list of affordable trips to Chinese cities grow and grow. Last week we reported on three such packages to Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai in this…

Article / Hotels

The Shortest Day Long on History: Get Schooled on the Solstice in Colorado

November 3, 2003 - Sun worshipers and students alike take note: you'll not want to miss joining the Winter Solstice program at Mesa Verde National Park. Southwest Ed-Ventures, part of…