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Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London

Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk.…

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Stunning Images of Man Challenging Nature from 'The Art of Adventure'

The world is brimming with adventure, and man has always craved to travel to unpopulated areas to seek it. To honor the spirit of exploration that drives people who push themselves to…

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The World’s 12 Most Breathtaking City Views

There’s nothing like finding a “Big Picture” panorama to orient yourself at the start of a visit to a new city. Or maybe you save the views for the end of your trip, so you can…

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How to Drink Around the World at Disney's Epcot

Considering its squeaky-clean image, Walt Disney World near Orlando would never put this one on the maps, but it's an open secret that visitors have known about for three decades:…

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7 Great Presidential Homesteads

Presidential homesteads offer visitors an opportunity to learn while they have fun and explore. Here are seven homes where giants of history lived; but seeing their surroundings…

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The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando has been an unprecedented smash in the world of theme parks. A big reason why is its remarkable number of details—which theme…

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London's 10 Best Afternoon Teas

Afternoon tea in London can be an overpriced tourist’s pursuit, to be sure, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delightful to pass a mid-afternoon by pretending to be fancy. For the…

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Where to Go for Thanksgiving This Year

When the traditional Thanksgiving at home feels too routine—and this year you just aren't feeling like spending forever cooking a turkey—we've found the perfect escapes for that long…

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Frommer's' Wine and Vacation Pairing Guide

Have you ever wondered where the best Cabernet comes from? Or where you should travel if you want to taste sparkling wine where it's bottled? We turned to Master of Wine Peter Marks to…

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Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?

Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Sometimes it's just a concrete tub beside the parking lot, but other times, it's a like a theme park unto…

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Ten Unique Homes from Around the World

A house can be ornate, simple, large, or small. It can be made of brick and mortar, or it can be made of animal feces. A home is more abstract, and what one considers a home, the place…

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10 Places to Find Big Game

African hunters called them the Big Five: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—the five trophy animals that were hardest to find, most dangerous to stalk, and…

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How to See Spain in 7 Days

There is no way you can see Spain in 1 week, but you can have a memorable vacation time in Madrid and see some of the highlights of Old Castile and Andalusia if you budget your time…

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12 Memorable Adventures in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is filled with opportunities for special moments, regardless of where you go looking for them, be it the cool, modern allure of San Juan nightlife; the miles of tropical…

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Disneyland's 60th Anniversary Special Attractions in Pictures

Disneyland opened in July of 1955 with a now-legendary live television broadcast full of gaffes and false starts. But the Southern California landmark has more than made up for its…

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Hiking Honolulu's Diamond Head: A Picture Guide

It beckons to everyone on Waikiki Beach: Diamond Head. It's hard to look at this regal remnant of a volcanic crater and not feel the urge to stand on top of it, soaking in the view of…

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The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…

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Frommer's Travel Gift Guide: Presents Mostly Under $100

Have a wanderer in your life? No matter your budget, we've got the travel gift for you—everything on our 2016 list will make their trips smarter, cheaper, easier, or more fun.

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What to Do in Fort Lauderdale (That Isn't the Beach)

More than 4 million cruise passengers pass through Fort Lauderdale 's Port Everglades a year. This southeastern Florida city may have high tourism arrivals on paper, but in…

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The Museo dell'Opera is One of Florence's Best Museums

Anyone who has been to Florence knows about its spectacular Duomo complex. The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, as it is officially called, dominates the city skyline with a…

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Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…

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10 Great American Food Trail Road Trips

One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is sampling the local food, and to suit our growing hunger for the authentic, tourism authorities have developed specialized "trails"…

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The Great Palazzo and Villa Hotels of Italy

Like much of Europe, Italy is adorned with hundreds of gorgeous old villas and palaces, each one an echo of the golden age of nobility. But time has not been kind to Italy's…

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The Most Underrated Romantic Destinations in the World

Paris, Maui, Venice—been there, done that. Although these spots are many couples’ first picks for a romantic getaway, they’re so famous that they can feel clichéd, especially if you’re…

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14 Top Destinations for Solo Travelers

Traveling with other people can be a hassle: Often, you have to make compromises and give up places you want to see, and it gets exhausting to feel you have to entertain the same…