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Go Deep: Diving Four of the World's Top Shipwrecks

Most of the world's best shipwreck sites are in stunning international locales, making a scuba vacation more than just a dip in the ocean. And once you've dived one shipwreck, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Last-Minute Halloween Haunts in England, Ireland, and Romania

It isn't too late to book a quick jaunt to Europe to experience Halloween in a haunted hotel or a castle with a gory history. Several castles offer specially designed tours to get you…

Article / Arts and Culture

3 Family Cruises for Smarty Pants and Their Parents

Sick of shopping in mega-ports? For families who want to learn something about where they're going, here are three immensely appealing cruise companies.

Article / Local Experiences

A Different Side of Spain: Majorcan Monastery Stays

If you're looking to escape from the concrete behemoth hotels that line some of this Mediterranean island's coasts, you're going to need divine assistance. Here's where to find it.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Boy's Club: Male-Friendly Spas & Treatments

Over the last decade, men have snapped up ever larger chunks of the spa-going population. Here are places where boys can be boys and still be men, plus a few that offer male-friendly…

Article / Family & Kids

Getting Up-Close and Personal with Animals at Zoos and Aquariums in the Fall

Wherever you're visiting, fall is a great time to see zoos and aquariums since cooler temperatures reduce human crowds and animal activity -- and there's new stuff to see this season,…

Article / Family & Kids

Boo at the Zoo! Fall Outings Focus on Fun, Not Fright

If your kids love dressing up and trick-or-treating but they're still too young for zombies and gore, consider planning a trip to a zoo, where the focus is on fun instead of fright.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Kids Eat and Stay for Free: Great Value or Money Grab?

The 'kids stay and eat free' promotion is nothing new, but is it a bargain, or a bait and switch? Here's a handful of deals that really will save you money.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Get in Line for São Paolo's Best

In this affluent, booming, multicultural metropolis, restaurant going is practically a religious pursuit. Expect to dress up for dinner, to eat fashionably late, to wait for a table,…

Article / Local Experiences

October's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland

Frommers.com and Aer Lingus Vacation Store are sending one lucky winner and a guest to Ireland. Register now to win this vacation.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How is Climate Change Affecting U.S. National Parks?

Tell-tale signs of climate change are visible across the National Park System if you look for their subtleties. Here's what the park service wants to do about it.

Article / Local Experiences

Scary Sleeping at Haunted Houses: Where to Lay Your Head, Tempt the Spirits

If you've ever stayed at a bed and breakfast, you may have thought you heard something go bump in the night. Here are a handful of places that aren't afraid to argue that 'bump' ma be…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The National Park System Finally Gets a Leader

Last week the U.S. Senate confirmed Jon Javis as director of the National Park Service. Here's what we can expect from the system's new leader.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Slope Specs: In October, a Young Skier's Fancy Lightly Turns to Thoughts of Loveland

Savvy Colorado skiers and snowboarders of both genders and all ages start thinking about Loveland as soon as the days grow shorter and the aspens promise to turn golden.

Article / Local Experiences

Get Attention for Your Writing: New Key West Class

Want to catch the attention of editors and readers with your writing? Our own Bob Fisher is holding his annual Travel Writing Workshop down in Key West this February.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

Here's how to transform your vacation from an ordinary getaway to a peaceful experience filled with five-star service -- minus the matching price tag.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

4 Ways to Have a Mexican Adrenalin Adventure

For many travelers, a vacation to Mexico means lying on a white sand beach and doing next to nothing. But for a select few, heading south of the border is all about adrenalin-pumping…

Article / Local Experiences

Back to Basics with Agritourism and Farm Vacations Across the U.S.

Looking for a greener vacation idea that will be both rewarding and affordable? The answer may lay only a short drive or flight away at the nearest farm.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruising Under the Radar, Caribbean Edition: Going by Sail Power

With its blue waters, vast skies, and reliable trade winds, the Caribbean is tailor-made for sailing ships -- but they're harder to find than you'd think. Here's a rundown of your…

Article / Arts and Culture

7 Ways to Chase New Orleans' Literary Ghosts

From Faulkner to Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote and more -- jump on the trail of great southern writers in New Orleans.

Article / Road Trips

8 Day Trip Destinations Near San Francisco

From bustling urban centers to pristine natural settings, Northern California can please even the pickiest of travelers. Here are eight day trips within a two-hour drive from San…

Article / Food and Drink

3 Stops Along British Columbia's Wine Trail

I had heard of Kelowna and its fines wines, but I never dreamed I would find a genuine slice of paradise in the town and its nearby vineyards, farms, and lakeside hills.

Article / Arts and Culture

Off-Season Adventures for the Family at Virginia Beach

A wide, sandy beach can seem a little sad at summer's end, but at Virginia Beach, the city's tourist bosses have made it more fun, with events, an aquarium, and historic sites.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

8 National Park Treasures for the Armchair Traveler

While many park travelers have a few park-related texts on hand, how might the park aficionado round out his or her library? Here are some suggestions, ranging from bear attacks to…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park Notes: Harvest Time & the Call of the Elk

Find out where you can pick fall fruit in parks, and where you can hear the odd sound of 'bugling' elk.