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Ditch the Briefcase, Grab the Snorkel and Explore Taiwan's Great Outdoors

From scuba diving and surfing to ecotourism, birding and wildlife tours, Taiwan is an interesting dichotomy -- both a serious financial and manufacturing center and a outdoor vacation…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

You Won't Waste Away on Isla Margarita

This island outpost is the complete antithesis of Caracas' urban unrest, providing weekends in paradise to adventurous tourists and seemingly wealthy locals.

Article / Winter Sports

Snowbound in Ogden, Utah

When I was given the chance this January to visit the town of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, I immediately took out my mittens. My last winter was spent indoors nursing a broken ankle…

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7 Ways to Have a Winning Time in Macau (Without Gambling)

In 2005, nearly 39 million people gambled away $6 billion in Las Vegas, while only 17 million people spent almost just as much in Macau's casinos. In the same year, Macau's historic…

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Go for the Checkered Flag: Grand Prix Destinations

Fasten your seat belt: Formula One season is almost upon us and for rev heads, car enthusiasts and speed junkies, thereÂ?s nothing like witnessing a race in the flesh. Throw in an…

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Broadway Bound? Where to Eat in Midtown Manhattan

With over 18,000 restaurants to choose from, and dozens of guidebooks to dining out, New York City can be a paradise for knowledgeable gourmets or a jungle for those of us who just…

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19 New York City Museums That Won't Cost You a Dime

Cultural places that never charge, have select times when the museum is free, or only suggest their admission prices. NYC has an embarrassment of cut-rate culture riches -- go take…

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How to See the Roman Empire Without Visiting Italy

Pack your bags for a Roman Holiday with a difference. Some of the most pristine Roman sites are located elsewhere in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and even Asia Minor.

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Get Away for a Long, Long Time With These Long Haul Trips

Multi-week vacations provide realistic opportunities to immerse yourself in a culture and a lifestyle that are light years away from your daily grind. Most importantly: They're not…

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International Events to Plan Your Trips Around

A 2,700 year old celebration in Tunisia, a laugh fest in Melbourne, a pottery-shattering Easter in Greece and five more festivals that should be on your calendar.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Have Old-School Fun in Key West

Key West gets more gentrified every year. But it's still a fun place for visitors, who don't have to worry about the long-term changes that drive locals crazy.

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Editor's Choice: Movies That Inspire Us to Travel

Whether it's the latest blockbusters we see on the big screen or the quiet moments from classics we catch on the small screens at home, the powerful images we see in movies can inspire…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Beyond the Safari: Wildlife Tours in Asia and South America

Southern Africa doesn't have a monopoly on wildlife vacations. Borneo, India, Peru and Brazil are each home to some of the most exotic animals and birds on the planet, and nature trips…

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Glasgow to Scotland Now From $699 With Air

Although it can't compete with Edinburgh's setting and architectural charms, Scotland's largest city Glasgow has quietly developed a reputation fas a vibrant urban center and stylish…

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Paradise Not Lost: Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

If seclusion, tropical rainforests, low prices and miles of untouched beaches are what you crave, this is your dream locale.

Article / Road Trips

Pushin' Up Daisies in Texas: Springtime in Austin

In March, more than 5,000 species of wildflowers start popping up in Texas Hill Country, the relatively rural region around San Antonio and Austin: There are so many wildflowers that…

Article / Family & Kids

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (and Golf Course, Too)

Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training camps all over Florida and Arizona this week, meaning golf courses and sports bars all over both states are about to experience busy…

Article / Honeymoons

Rest Your Weary Bones for Less at Singapore's Luxury Spa

There are plenty of things to do there, from a visit to Underwater World to see sharks and other sea creatures to the Images of Singapore museums and the panoramic sky ride and luge.…

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Get More From Your Vacation by Volunteering

There are so many ways you can make a difference in the world, and one unique opportunity where you will gain as much as you give is by participating in a volunteering program abroad…

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New York City With Kids: Top Picks for Cold Days

New York may be frozen right now, but that hasn't kept the visitors away. If you want to cram the most into one day while exposing your family to as little frostbite as possible, you…

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February's Prize: Register to Win a Trip for Two to India!

Frommers.com and Ministry of Tourism are sending one lucky winner & a guest to India! Register now to win this vacation!

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Wine Country DIY: Santa Rosa Walking Tour

Santa Rosa is more interesting than charming. The town hasn't gone too out of its way to make concessions for tourists (despite noble marketing attempts to clinch visitors) so it has a…

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Cologne Challenges Berlin's Status as Germany's Art Hub

This Rhine River metropolis has been at the center of art and commerce since the Romans settled it over two millennia ago, and it continues to make waves this year as the Art Cologne…

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It's Not Too Late for a Last-Minute Mardi Gras

If you want to take part in this year's celebration, you've got more than a fat chance of celebrating Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.

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Living Large and Eating Mighty Fine in Las Vegas

It wasn't so long ago that Las Vegas was known for its 99 cent breakfasts and all-you-can-eat buffets, but today the world's favorite desert city is also one of the world's favorite…