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A Trip That's Maine-ly Work, But Still Berry Fun

If fresh lobsters, picture-perfect scenery, historic lighthouses, and romantic bed and breakfasts aren't enough of an incentive to visit Maine this summer, perhaps the lure of ripe…

Article / Local Experiences

How to Find Pinot Perfection in Willamette Valley

You can certainly tour the Willamette on your own, choose a designated driver and hope that they stick to the plan, but alternatively there are several tours that will give you best of…

Article / Family & Kids

11 Day Hikes the Entire Family Can Do

There's really no perfect age for a trip to a national park, but here are eleven day hikes that are suited for families of all ages.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: See Sea Swells at the Cape Cod National Seashore

The Outer Beach of Cape Cod consists of mostly unspoiled sandy beach, marshes, ponds and hillocks where visitors can swim, walk, bike and hike -- or just contemplate a vast swath of…

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Hunt Down the Midnight Sun With These Daylight Journeys

The days are getting longer. Doesn't that make you feel energetic? If you live in the northern U.S., the sun will even stay up as late as 8:30pm in June. If that charges you up,…

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May's Prize: Register to Win a Trip for Two to London!

Frommers.com and Virgin Atlantic Airways are sending one lucky winner & a guest to London! Register now to win this vacation!

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The 10 Best Ways to Explore Chicago with the Family

From the simple pleasures of summer baseball to the complexities of the world of science, here are Frommers.com's favorite Chicago experiences for families.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Three Maui Resorts that Mix the Best of New and Old

Maui is the essence of romantic, old-school retreats, but its resorts also know how to hew to new environmental standards, promote indigenous culture and network with the local…

Article / Local Experiences

What's Wrong with Angkor Wat? People Who Want to See It

The massive influx of visitors to Cambodia's 12th century temple complex has forced officials to consider restricting tourism numbers to help ensure its survival for future generations.

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Why the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay are Paris' Best Museums

There are scores of museums in Paris. But two are so grand in scope and ambition, so profound in their impact upon the visitor that they have to be counted as iconic experiences.

Article / Local Experiences

Hear the Sounds of Summer at Six U.S. Music Festivals

There is no better way to celebrate the change of seasons then partaking in some live tunes. If you are a music fan -- and up for a little journey -- consider making a trip to one of…

Article / Local Experiences

From Communism to Vacation Haven, Albania is Europe's New Sweet Spot

With 200 miles of Adriatic and Ionian Sea coastline and the ability to spend Lek rather than Euros, Albania is fast becoming the adventure seekerÂ?s alternate European getaway.

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Buffalo Herds and Luxury Digs in British Columbia's Wilderness

Nestled like a rare gem in an alpine meadow atop the Bald Mountain ridge, the Purcell Mountain Lodge is a getaway in the truest sense of the word.

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Skip the Beach, Hit the Books at 6 Summer Schools for Curious Adults

Not smarter than your fifth grader? Use your summer vacation this to use parts of your brain that have gotten soft. Indulge in the classics, hone your musical chops at jazz camp, or…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Get Up, Stand Up, Book Ahead: Bahamas Bob Marley Resort, Atlantis Expansion

Two new high-end resorts create unique experience for visitors who are looking for something completely different, indulgent and private.

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Solomon Islands: To Go or Not to Go Post Tsunami

Natural disasters often draw the worldÂ?s attention to otherwise remote travel destinations. So is the case with the beautiful Solomon Islands, one of the last bastions of unspoiled…

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Day Hikes in Big Bend National Park

Texas' Big Bend National Park offers numerous possibilities for backpacking, both on established and marked hiking trails and on relatively unmarked hiking routes following washes,…

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Park of the Week: Bryce Canyon National Park

The horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters of dazzling colors that make up this smaller national park have been depicted in hundreds of movies, photographs and the like, but nothing can beat…

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5 Family Journeys in the US Park System

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights 29 hiking, biking and riding trips throughout the world. The five picks below are all located within the United States park…

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Take it Outside: Editors' Favorite Outdoor Experiences

Now's the perfect time to emerge from hibernation and enjoy all things al fresco. From an expedition in Antarctica to hoisting a drink closer to home in Queens, read about a few of our…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Like the Islands Used to Be: A Quick Trip to Kosrae

Although I've been writing Frommer's South Pacific since 1986 and have visited most of the Pacific islands south of the equator, I had never been to Micronesia and didn't know exactly…

Article / Family & Kids

Nature, Food and History: A Weekend in the Hudson River Valley

Time and time again we at Frommer's are reminded that the majority of the traveling that Americans do is just within a few hours drive of home. After a three-day weekend to Hudson…

Article / Local Experiences

Give Back by Volunteering in Central and South America

Want to go away for a long time and do something good while you're at it? Brush up on your Spanish (or Portuguese, as the case may be) and plan a volunteer trip to Latin America.

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The Early Bird Catches the Package Deal to India

We recently learned of some deals to India that favor those who book early for trips both now and this coming fall and winter.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

Hotelier's Big Deal for Small Travelers

Microtel is now the first chain of hotels where the central office has made sure every single hotel has a little-people accessibility kit designed by Direct Access Solutions, a company…