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How Big Can a Ship Get Before Sinking?

Ever marvel at how exactly ships float? It seems impossible, considering today's cruise ships are gigantic steel-encased cities carrying thousands of passengers, crew, and everything…

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Ship Review: Celebrity's Mercury -- Still a Looker, Ten Years On

Last month I returned to my first cruising ship for the first time in ten years. How would it feel to come 'home' after all those years? Would what seemed so grand in 1997 be just…

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Traveling With or Without Your Pets (and Without Guilt)

Having trouble deciding if your domestic summer vacation will include your best friend this year? There are literally dozens of websites dedicated to the fine art of traveling with…

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Must-Have Summer Spa Treatments

After a long and dry winter, no matter what your body is calling for, these spa treatments have got the answer.

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How to Skywalk Above the Grand Canyon

Anyone willing to pay $75 can gaze into the Canyon as none have done before -- but will this destroy the national park?

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People Pods Escape Japan, Spread to Mainland Asia, Europe and the United States

Save some money, but don't forget to duck your head: Japanese capsule hotels are providing budget beds in Malaysia, and New York and London are next.

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The 50th Anniversary Arthur Frommer Interview

In celebration of Frommer's guidebooks first 50 years, the legendary travel guide writer talks about how it all began and the special moments along the way.

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System Icon Yosemite in the Balance

The park plan allows for new construction at a lodge and new road construction to fix a decades old bottleneck on the only road which leads out of the valley near Yosemite Falls. A…

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A Briefing on the World of Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism

Here's a quick rundown of how to travel with minimal impact on the planet -- and the companies and resources to help you do so.

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Launch Party: New Ships and Industry Expansion

This week saw growth galore, with two lines announcing big newbuild plans, four others about to launch new ships, and another announcing new deployments for new tonnage.

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Fly Cheap and Help Children at the Same Time

Kid's First Fund is hosting its fourth annual online auction to benefit neglected, abandoned and abused children in the Baltics.

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What to Expect (and How to Save) on an Ultra-Luxe Cruise Line

The bottle of chilled champagne wrapped in a stole of white linen and leaning jauntily to the side of its silver bucket was the first of many iconic symbols of luxury that greeted us…

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Shop 'Til You Drop: International Retail Therapy

It may seem strange for a woman to admit, but I actually hate shopping when I'm at home. The thought of trudging around the city or enduring a suburban shopping mall is my idea of…

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How to See the Planet and Save It at the Same Time

Travel pollutes, but the solution isn't to stay home, huddling under furs in your unheated house while you snack on cold canned food. Instead, an industry has emerged that helps you…

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10 Ways to Make a Cruise More Romantic

Our favorite Hallmark holiday is nearly upon us. Let's take a moment to ponder the ten most romantic things about a cruise.

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First Look: NCL's Norwegian Pearl

The line's latest ship deftly trumpets the experience that years of planning and discipline have now molded into the now-iconic NCL pattern: a mix of classy and fun spaces, awesome…

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Editor's Choice: Least Favorite Travel Experiences

Tourism bureaus, avert your eyes. For the second year in a row (brought back by popular demand), we've asked our editors to select their least favorite traveling experiences, a task…

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High-Tech Airline Upgrades To Take Your Mind Off Your Numb Legs

JetBlue may have the most famous coach-class amenity, but several other airlines have also gotten the idea that if they can take your mind off the size of your coach-class seat,…

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Can You Make the Call? International Cell Phone Tips

Trust me: having a working cell phone when you're on a trip can help a lot. You can double-check reservations, receive emergency calls from the cat-, dog- or babysitter, and soothe…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Underrated Cities

New York, Paris, London: Certain cities have a well-deserved reputation for appearing frequently on the itineraries of urban travelers, not to mention at the top of many 'Best of'…

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Dining on the Deep Blue Sea: A Specialty Restaurant Guide

Cruise dining today is a free-for-all, with numerous specialty restaurants that let you dine with complete flexibility, choosing when, where, and with whom you want to eat, how fancy…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Travel Horror Stories

It's a given that the editorial staff here at Frommer's loves to travel. What may surprise you is that our travel experiences aren't always perfect; after all, if you travel a lot, you…

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How to Cruise Southeast Asia Like a Local

A cruise is a super convenient way to take in the highlights of the Far East. Unpack once and let the ornate temples, gilded Buddhas and golden beaches come to you.

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Indulgence vs. Restraint: A Philosophical Guide to the Buffet Line

Although rumor has it that most people gain five pounds or more on a cruise, you only do that if you let yourself. But is it at all possible to avoid gaining weight on a cruise?

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Goodbye Canjet, Hello Porter For Trips to Canada

Canjet's disappearance didn't cut off many options for U.S. travelers to Canada, but a new airline, Porter Airlines, will open up some intriguing new ones.