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Antiques, Bric-a-Brac and Hidden Treasures: Find Them All At Markets Across Europe

I have one motto that I swear by when it comes to shopping while traveling and that is 'You Only Regret What You Don't Buy.' It is an adage that I strictly adhere to and espouse to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Brazil's Best Beaches: Leaving Rio Behind

Forget about becoming the Girl from Ipanema. I don't want to dispel an international myth, but the best beaches in Brazil are not in Rio de Janeiro.

Article / Family & Kids

Take the Stress Out of Big Group Travel

Family reunions should be full of more hearty laughs than hassle. It's the planning, though, that usually turns out to be more of a pain. Not so much anymore. There are some excellent…

Article / Road Trips

Made in the U.S.A.: Tour a Factory for a Taste of America

The specific prices described in this article have now changed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.

Article / Honeymoons

September's Prize: Trip for Two to the Greater Niagara Region

Frommers.com and ILOVENY are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Niagara Falls! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Tour De France, Italy, California and Beyond with These Fall Bike Trips

Chalk it up to Lance Armstrong and the legions of yellow bracelet wearing he inspired, or chalk it up to Americans getting off their duffs and starting to exercise more, but suddenly,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Paradisical Packages to Hawaii: Air and Hotel Start from $465 for Six Days

Make it what you want -- a romantic getaway, a sunny retreat, an active beach vacation or what have you -- Hawaii has become a place you have to see. With deals like these, now you can.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sisters are Doing it for Themselves: Sneak a Peek at Trips for Women Only

For women, it's a great way to take a trip with a daughter, sister, mom, aunt, grandmother, friend or all of the above and do something the gentlemen are perhaps not quite as excited…

Article / LGBTQ

Destination Wedded Bliss for Same-Sex Couples

'I now pronounce you husband and husband' (or 'wife and wife') takes on a real meaning when you choose to have a gay wedding in one of the four countries where same sex marriages are…

Article / Local Experiences

Go Stomp the Grapes on Wine Tours in Lesser-Traveled Regions

Historically, California has enjoyed the lion's share of wine, accounting for nearly 90 percent of the US production. Many states are establishing new wineries as we speak, eager to…

Article / Local Experiences

Live Like the Locals: Learn More about Your Destination with Indigenous Home Stays

What better way to really discover the country you are traveling in than to stay amongst its people and experience their lives and culture first hand.

Article / Local Experiences

Go Looney for St Louis: Plan a Fall Getaway to the Gateway to the West

St. Louis, city of about 332,000, the famous arch, a fabulous zoo, and some of the friendliest people in the Midwest, offers more than sixty free things to do, a number that's second…

Article / Road Trips

Editor's Choice: Hit the Road, Jack or Jill, with our Favorite Scenic Drives

If, like us, summer inspires you to release your inner Jack Kerouac, it's time to think about hittin' the road.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sun of a Beach: These Strips of Caribbean Sand are Sizzling Hot

Here's a guide to a bunch of the best beaches, plus the best cruise itineraries to get you where you need to go. Once in port, you can generally hop in a taxi to hit the beach, or in…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Nicaragua Steps Up as the Next Big Thing in Central America

Nicaragua is quickly becoming a pristine and popular destination for eco and adventure tourists alike.

Article / Honeymoons

August's Prize: Trip for Two to Rome

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

Article / Family & Kids

Expectant Mommies Start Packing: Time for a Babymoon

A new craze has hit the pre- and post-natal travel industry. Defined as a romantic getaway or quiet time spent together by expectant parents or parents and their new-born babies, say…

Article / Local Experiences

Domestic List: A Rundown of State Fairs and Fall Festivals in the U.S.

Late summer and fall see the state fair season in full swing and no matter what part of the country you're traveling in, you're sure to find a fun family day out.

Article / Local Experiences

Futuristic Tokyo Still Expensive (Unless You Know Where to Look)

You can economize easily by staying in moderately-priced hotels and eating in moderately-priced restaurants, just like the locals do. You can also find discounts that are offered…

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Sporting Events

What better time for the sports-loving editors at Frommer's to step up to the plate and single out a few of our favorite sporting events from across the globe. Know that one of the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Get Plenty of Puerto Vallarta Starting from $559 for Five Nights

Right now, many deals to Mexican destinations are focused on either short, last-minute deals designed to get you out the door cheaply and quickly, or packages for fall travel. Suffice…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

El Cheapo on the Beacho: Cancun Calls with Air and Hotel Combos from $306

With tour operators offering specials and old favorites coming down in price to accommodate the summer traveler in search of bargains, Cancun is an easy on the wallet option.

Article / Local Experiences

Travel Europe like a Diva with Opera Vacations and Tours

Experiencing opera in one of the great historic opera houses of Europe is an unforgettable event. Many of these buildings have hosted operatic productions for several hundred years,…

Article / Local Experiences

Go Just a Little Farther to Reach Far-Out Japan

Within Japan, where the usual top spots are Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, much of the rest of the nation is less-visited but alive with seemingly secretive and strange cultural activities --…

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: Overrated Travel Experiences

Because travel experiences, even in the most revered locales, are never the peaches and cream you're promised in the brochure . . .