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In Hawaii, an Increase in Rare Brain Parasite Cases | Frommer's

Brain Parasites in Hawaii and United's PR Woes: Today's Travel Briefing

By Zac Thompson

First of all, the good news: Norovirus is very rarely deadly. It's more like a rotten hangover marked by a few days of nausea and, in some people, vomiting. The biggest risk, mostly to the eldery and infants, is dehydration. Norovirus can break out wherever people gather and mingle—schools, dorms, nursing homes—and ships with spotless cleanliness ratings can still fall victim to an outbreak.<br><br>It's also extremely common—only the cold is more prevalent. The <em>Explorer of the Seas</em> (above) set a record for the number of cases, but keep in mind that it's one of the larger ships afloat—when it was launched in 2000, it was in <em>the</em> largest class of cruise ship afloat—so there are more people cooped up and more to make queasy.

How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship

By Jason Cochran

Frommers.com's Top 8 Travel Insurance Providers | Frommer's

Frommers.com's Top 8 Travel Insurance Providers

By Sascha Segan

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Travel Insurance at a Glance | Frommer's

Travel Insurance at a Glance

By Frommer's Staff

10 Survival Tips for Holiday Travel | Frommer's

10 Survival Tips for Holiday Travel

By Frommer's Staff

Chilean Ash Cloud Update: Volcanic Ash Threatens Patagonian Ski Season | Frommer's

Chilean Ash Cloud Update: Volcanic Ash Threatens Patagonian Ski Season

By Christie Pashby

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Video Report: Straight Talk on Airlines and Travel Insurance | Frommer's

Video Report: Straight Talk on Airlines and Travel Insurance

By Pauline Frommer

Video Report: Making Sense of the Flu and Your Vacation | Frommer's

Video Report: Making Sense of the Flu and Your Vacation

By Pauline Frommer

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Healthy Travel | Frommer's

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Healthy Travel

By Pauline Frommer

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Video: Tips on Safe World Travel | Frommer's

Video: Tips on Safe World Travel

By Pauline Frommer

6 Ways to Keep a Natural Disaster from Ruining Your Vacation | Frommer's

6 Ways to Keep a Natural Disaster from Ruining Your Vacation

By Frommer's Staff

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Traveling Green | Frommer's

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Traveling Green

By Pauline Frommer

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Why You Should Buy Insurance Before Your Next Cruise | Frommer's

Why You Should Buy Insurance Before Your Next Cruise

All Hands Off Deck! A Hands-On Guide to Fighting a Shipboard Norovirus | Frommer's

All Hands Off Deck! A Hands-On Guide to Fighting a Shipboard Norovirus

Responsible Travel: Dealing with Hazards when Visiting National Parks | Frommer's

Responsible Travel: Dealing with Hazards when Visiting National Parks

By Don & Barbara Laine

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Load n' Lock: The Return of Luggage Security | Frommer's

Load n' Lock: The Return of Luggage Security

By Sascha Segan

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