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Caribbean Ports of Call: Dock or Drop Anchor?

When a ship visits a port of call, it either ties up alongside a dock or it anchors offshore: The difference can sap hours from your excursion. Here, then, is a port-by-port guide to…

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Love Beyond Valentine's Day: Cruise Line Romance, Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

For those who want to say 'I love you' on a cruise ship, the cruise lines have a whole menu of options for every stage of the courting dance, from 'please, baby, please' to 'I do.'

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Passport Rules Change January 23: Get the Facts

Be ready: Starting January 23, all persons, including U.S. citizens, who are entering or re-entering the United States and traveling by air between the United States and Canada,…

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Beware the Baggage Rules Bugaboo

If you don't pay attention to airline luggage limits, you're going to get socked with excess baggage fees that will leave you feeling stuck in the chimney. Here's a guide to help you…

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No Fleabag Stays for Fido: Resources and Deals for Traveling with your Pets

People love their pets -- so much so that there is an entire sub-industry out there of pet related leisure wear, accessories and travel gadgets. There is also a plethora of travel…

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Biometrics Effect: Greater Security Means Increases in Passport Fees

Believe it or not, less than 20% of Americans have a passport -- a puzzling concept for most well-traveled Frommer's devotees. If you are one of the 80% considering taking the plunge…

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To Duty-Free or Not to Duty-Free? That's the Shopper's Question

 With the immense growth in online shopping and the ability by most people to buy items tax-free from the comfort of their own home, it may seem that the days of seeking out bargains…

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Everything you need to know about passport and visa applications, rules and regulations.

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Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Australia

Can't believe you can really travel and stay comfortably around this huge country for as little as $50 a day? It can be done.

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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.