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There's More to Southern Africa than South Africa

Although South Africa is the best known and most visited of the southern African countries, there are actually six (or sometimes seven) other nations that make up what is commonly…

Article / Family & Kids

The Best Cruise Ships for Families with Children

Take it from the mouth of babes -- in this case, my almost four-year-old twin boys. They've been on 12 cruises and counting, the first at the ripe old age of nine months. Between us,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Exploring London's River Thames

Some cities ignore their river settings, and some don't. London, happily, takes very good care of the River Thames and provides gorgeous views and peaceful promenades along much of its…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

From Weight Loss to Long Walks, There's a Spa Special for You

Three nights in Las Vegas or a reunion with your high school friends in Miami Beach might make for some late nights, so you just may need a vacation from your vacation. Not so when you…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Angling for an Anguilla Getaway? Fall is the Best

If your idea of the perfect Caribbean getaway is visiting a small and welcoming island with British charm, fine food and pristine white sand beaches, Anguilla in the British West…

Article / Local Experiences

Go for the Gold in Copper Canyon, Mexico

While people in the U.S. hold the Grand Canyon in awe, it is dwarfed by northwestern Mexico's mammoth Barranca del Cobre, the Copper Canyon. Tour the canyon by foot, mule or bike, or…

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Ice Creams, and Where to Buy Them

Summer has ended. The weather has cooled. But the passion for ice cream spans all seasons.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Adventures in Trinidad & Tobago's Natural Paradise

You don't have to be a tri-athlete to explore these Caribbean islands, just the kind of traveler who welcomes a challenge and is curious about the natural world.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Double Your Dutch Adventure with a Cycling Trip through the Netherlands

The Dutch have a love affair with the bicycle that's clearly evident from the extensive network of bicycle paths that stretch into each of its twelve provinces. Get two wheels and go…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Editor's Dispatch: Kenyan Eco-Safari

Traveling in Kenya offers a rare to slow down and experience the unexpected, wondrous thrills that can come only when nature is good and ready to show you what it's got.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Unbelizable Beach and Jungle Getaways

Unscathed by overdevelopment because of a protective barrier reef that keeps cruise ships from visiting the many small islands along its coast, Belize remains a tourist haven where…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Go Ga-Ga for Girlfriend Getaways: Four Days from $765

Traveling with girlfriends though can take any form, so we've rounded up some trips, deals and promotions with all kinds of appeal, whether it's luxurious and indulgent or adventurous…

Article / Road Trips

Head to a Tailgate this Season at a College Near You

Game day. Saturday morning, afternoon or night. The college campus is abuzz. Something is in the air. Maybe victory, maybe defeat, but definitely the smell of good food. Tailgating.

Article / Single

Single Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

We've compiled a cornucopia of online and offline resources for single travelers.

Article / Local Experiences

Get to the Ganges: India's Golden Triangle and Beyond

There seems to be a lot of buzz in the air about India lately. It is currently referred to as the 'it' destination.

Article / Local Experiences

An Ode to the Indian Head Massage

You can hardly help but fall in love with the place, but by the end of a long day, India will eat you and spit you out. You'll be wiped. There's no better way to detox, calm down,…

Article / Road Trips

A Recap of the Week's Events on the Plucky Survivors Roadtrip

Last week, we introduced you to the Plucky Survivors and their journey across parts of the American South. Today, we check in on where they've been and what they've seen.

Article / Local Experiences

September's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland!

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

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Costariffic! A Week on Central American Beaches Starts from $689 out of Miami

Despite attracting hordes of travelers, Costa Rica has not compromised its natural beauty with bigger hotels or catered to large groups by widening country roads to pave the way for…

Article / Road Trips

An American Tradition with a Twist: The Plucky Survivors See America Roadtrip

My friend Rick Garman and I are about to head out on an epic (to us, anyway) road trip that will begin and end in New Orleans, cover 2,300 miles and take in quintessential American…

Article / Family & Kids

Theme Pork: Prices Rise (Again) at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Disney has once again raised the price of admission. It's the second time the Mouse has done this within a single year -- a rather unprecedented move even for them. Universal quickly…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Something's a bit Fishy in Brazil: Fishing the Xingu River

Golden beaches, verdant hills meeting turquoise waters. Astonishing biodiversity and sound ecotourism. Phenomenal fishing. And oh, the food. Such superlatives might describe an island…

Article / Local Experiences

Tantalizing Turkey: Whirling Dervishes, Kilim Rugs and Steamy Hammams

Although Turkey has some spectacular coastline and truly beautiful beaches on both the Aegean and Mediterranean, the highlight of the county, at least for me, is inland.

Article / Local Experiences

One Year After, Our Author Takes a Heartfelt Reassessment of the Big Easy

Everything that a tourist wanted from this town -- good drinks, good food, good sights, good sounds, good times -- is here, and nothing is missing except the tourists themselves. The…

Article / Honeymoons

Heavenly Honeymoons in Hot, Hot Places

Ah, the honeymoon. Stereotypically, it's an indulgent, lavish affair that involves being waited on with endless supply of drinks and food and beaches and doing a whole lot of nothing.