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Dollars Looking Limp? Take Them South
As the dollar falls, there are still places where you can get more bang for your American buck.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Big Ideas for Hawaii, the Big Island
If you're planning a trip to Hawaii, the Big Island, here are some of our suggestions.
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…
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…
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…
Goodness Grácia: Getting Down in Barcelona's Greenwich Village
Sascha Segan explores Barcelona's hipster neighborhood.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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!
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.
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…
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…
"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…
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…
Cruisin' Through History in the Pacific Northwest
October 29, 2003 - The U.S. is currently underway with a three-year-long commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of Lewis and Clark's sweeping exploration of the North American…
Great Britain, Great Prices: Tour the Union With Spot On Winter Rates
October 29, 2003 -- The days dwindle down to a precious few, and suddenly, it's nearly November. If you haven't made any plans for late fall or this winter, now is the time, as…
Weekend in New England: A Vermont Roadtrip
Hit the road and head to Vermont -- just in time for some leafpeeping.