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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.

Article / Local Experiences

Tell your Tagine from your Harira: A Feast of Affordable Moroccan Delights

The beauty of this country lies in its diversity, its ancient traditions and the sheer allure of the landscape, people and culture.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Lot of Adventure: Kayak in Panama from $995, Hike & Camp the Grand Canyon from $795 and More

With global travelers looking to push the envelope more and more each year, tour operators are answering the call with scintillating trips focusing on hiking, biking, rafting,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

If Pedaling is Your Passion: More Bike Trips for the Fall

The colors of fall will be within your sights and your reach with this selection of fall bicycle tours in various locations around the world.

Article / Local Experiences

Golden, Great Bargains for Seeing San Francisco

Set your sights on a San Francisco getaway and chances are you'll get a vacation full of great food, fine wine, credit card damaging shopping, cultural enlightenment and the inevitable…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

A Long Summer Weekend in Big Sky, Montana

Montana is a state that lends itself to superlatives. This July I attended a press trip to the Big Sky region in the southern part of the state, and I left with the distinct impression…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Take a Two-Wheeled Trip With These Bike Tours for Home and Abroad

To combine changing scenery with light exercise and immersion into the countryside of a foreign territory, there may be no better way to travel than on a two wheeler.

Article / Local Experiences

Edmonton: Home to the World's Largest Mall and Much More

Edmonton, once an obscure frontier settlement, is now world famous for two things: the world's largest shopping mall and its status as the Canadian Oil Industry's working center.

Article / Local Experiences

Awesome Autumn Festivals Abroad

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most exciting festivals happening abroad this fall including beer, music, horse-racing and much more.

Article / Local Experiences

North America's Fabulous Fall Festivals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most vibrant festivals in North America this fall including seafood, hot air balloons, wine and much more.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Surf, Sun and Seafood: A Week (or so) in Puerto Rico

Located a scant three hours from New York and within U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is an undervalued destination. Throughout the island, visitors can see virgin rainforest, sustainable…

Article / Local Experiences

Malbork, Poland: See Europe's Largest Gothic Fortress and Much More

When touring Poland and some of its northern neighbors, it seems the past is closer to you than in other, more Western, parts of Europe.

Article / Local Experiences

Experience Mountain Elegance With Wine in Bussaco, Portugal

Forget about Spanish castles and think of a beautiful Portuguese palace, where you can live for a time, hike a gorgeous national park, golf, ride horseback or just relax while living…

Article / Local Experiences

Oporto, Portugal: Gateway to Wine & Beauty

If you think the world is becoming too much the same thing everywhere, visit Portugal, which is still calmly but defiantly different. There may be McDonald's and Starbucks on too many…

Article / Local Experiences

Venture Along Central Portugal's Route of Light

In the kinder, gentler country that is Portugal, it's hard to find an area more typical than Central Portugal. One region therein is called the Rota da Luz (Route of Light); another is…

Article / Local Experiences

Head to Calgary, With or Without the Stampede

'It's the same, but different,' some Canadians say when attempting to explain their country to American visitors. That's true, of course, but you can say the same about Alberta…

Article / Theme Park

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando

It's hard to believe how many changes have already occurred in the months since the Frommer's guide to Walt Disney World & Orlando was last revised. Attractions, rides, and…

Article / Local Experiences

August's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Scotland!

Frommers.com and Dooley Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Scotland! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Local Experiences

Lithuania: Center of the New Old World

I recently visited Lithuania for the first time, finding it full of surprises. My biggest realization was that here, World War II ended just about 15 years ago. At least that is the…