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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.
You've Been Warned: How to Evaluate Travel Advisories
We humbly offer a practical approach for wary and adventurous travelers alike in determining what's safe and what's not.
See a US City From a New Perspective: The Water
The nation is full of these unsung ferries, humble community means of transport that are hidden treasures for tourists: they get you somewhere interesting, with a bunch of locals, in a…
All Plans on Deck: The Latest Cruise News
Don't drink and climb on this excursion; kids get schooled on Celebrity; and The World can be yours in this week's roundup of the latest from inside the cruise industry.
Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Norwegian Cruise Line
It's currently among the most innovative of the mainstream lines, making its mark with an always-casual onboard atmosphere, an almost ridiculous number of dining options and more, like…
Canadian Christmas Caravan: Take Seven Days Switching from Rails to Resorts
October 17, 2003 -- Check out this "Rail & Ski" package for this coming holiday season. It's a weeklong journey between Calgary and Vancouver (you can go either direction) on the…
Service for Those Who Served: Travel Discounts for Veterans & Their Families
Updated October 14, 2003 -- The more than 27 million American veterans make a hefty marketing niche, especially when you add in their spouses, parents and children. Veterans Advantage…
Union Strike Makes LA Hell-A For Transit Riders: Here's How to Get Around the Area
As if getting around LA wasn't hard enough for the poor, car-less tourist: now a strike by the local transit agency's mechanics is stranding buses and subways around the Los Angeles…
Amtrak Acela-Rates Its Schedules, Hoping To Improve Performance
The beleaguered US national railroad is tweaking schedules in the busy Northeast Corridor, as part of an attempt to improve Acela's ratings.
Silver Wings Means Spectacular Savings for Seniors
Depending on your destination, United Airline's Silver Wings Plus program can save 'seniors' serious bucks.
Cruise News: A Dizzying Array of the Latest Industry Information
The newest, biggest ship is bested before it sets sail; NYC is becoming increasingly popular as a homeport; acupuncture and wholistic medicine are added to a cruiseline's offerings;…
Only Seeing a Country or Two? Check Out Individual Rail Passes for European Nations
There are many country or region specific passes that are worthwhile when you're visiting only one or two countries or a specific region in Europe.
Rail Passes for Canada and the U.S.
American and Canadian passenger rail systems are an oft-overlooked alternative for vacation travel. Purchasing a pass makes riding the rails even cheaper.
Transeuropean Savings: Rail Passes Get You There for Less
Thinking of taking the train while you're on the continent? Read this to learn if a railpass is right for your trip.
Packing Tips for Modern Travelers
Some gentle advice on the best ways to pack for a trip to prevent your clothes from wrinkling and to keep you moving through those security lines.
Tips For Foul Weather Travel
Inclement weather can affect air travel in any season, even on the clearest of days. With some simple planning, you can alleviate the frustration so that a bad start doesn't carry over…
Luxury Bus Service -- Yes, You Heard Us -- Debuts From New York to Boston
September 29, 2003 -- High-speed Internet access. An attentive stewardess. All-leather seats so long that you could stretch out a python in one of them. This is a bus?In possibly the…
London Prices Are Falling Down on Air/Hotel Packages
September 17, 2003 -- "The Yankees aren't coming! The Yankees aren't coming!" cry the British these days, so prices to London continue to tumble. Everyone is scrambling to make up the…
Everything Old Is New Again at Royal Caribbean and Carnival
What do you do when you're sick of your wardrobe? You call in five gay guys to consult on a new one, right? That's sort of what Royal Caribbean and Carnival have done with their older…
It's No Secret: Break The Code For Low Amtrak Fares
September 22, 2003 -- The key to low Amtrak fares is knowing the codes. The national railroad has various semi-secret discount codes which give riders from 5 to 20 percent off trains…