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Warm Weather Events Welcome You in Chicago

Eyewitness accounts show that the minute it becomes warm in Chicago, people put on shorts and head outside. A recent trip to Chicago in early November -- unseasonably warm, topping out…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Best Experiences You Can Have for Free (or Almost Free) in Florida

No need to empty your wallet. Here are the top 21 ways to enjoy the Sunshine State without shelling out the big bucks. The most expensive item is only $10.

Article / Family & Kids

Generation Map: Summer Camps for the Entire Family

Who says sleep away camp is just for kids? Water skiing, archery, nature walks, every color punch you can think of, bug bites and Friday night pizza doesn't just have to be for the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Early Bird Gets the Worm: And the Best Camp Sites, Too

The 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 / Family & Kids

Giddyup! Dude Ranch Vacations for Your Own Home on the Range

Brush up on your slipknot-makin,' fire-startin', and S'mores-eatin' skills and get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl. Any way you slice it -- even if you call it a "guest…

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A Taste of Tepoztlán: Get Cooking in Mexico

I came to the small mountain town of Tepoztlán, just 70km (42mi) south of Mexico City -- a town that Frommer's Mexico calls "one of the strangest and most beautiful in Mexico" -- to…

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Veggie-Trails: Online Resources for the Meatless Crowd

We have five words for vegetarian travelers in the Basque region of Spain: "Ba al duzue barazkijaleentzako platerik?"That would be Euskara for "Do you have any vegetarian dishes?"It's…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Pricey St. Barts Made Just a Little Cheaper

Who says you have to be a nightly fixture on Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood to enjoy the fruits of St. Barts? The beautiful island paradise that has long been the vacation…

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A Day in the Life of a Cruise Line Private Island

Sure, island hopping in the Caribbean and Bahamas sounds exciting and glamorous, but that's not always the case. If you're calling on one of the islands bulging with rivers of humanity…

Article / Family & Kids

How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Tips on Dining, Plus our Favorite Places to Eat

While in Hawaii, you'll encounter many labels that embrace the fundamentals of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine and the sophistication, informality, and nostalgia it encompasses. Euro-Asian,…

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Prices Go South for South of the Border Packages

While Cancun might be known as Mexico's vacation capital with a strip of hotels, bars and restaurants as a Marathon, it's for good reason. The travel deals to Cancun change fast and…

Article / Honeymoons

March's Prize: Trip for two to Rome!

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

Article / Family & Kids

How to Feel Like a Hawaiian Family: Picking the Place That's Right for You, Plus our Favorite Hotels

Hawaii offers all kinds of accommodations, from simple rooms in restored plantation homes and quaint cottages on the beach to luxurious oceanview condo units and opulent suites in…

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Checking in with the Museum Scene in New York City

New York might have more museums per capita than art students. There's the big three -- the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, and the newly revamped and…

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Discover your Prehistoric Nature in the Badlands

There is nothing "bad" about the idea of cruising down Interstate 90 in South Dakota and coming across the beauty, splendor and utter desolation that is the Badlands -- the collective…

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Getting to Second Base: You're Halfway Home with Spring Training Vacations

Not only is February the shortest month of the year, it's also salvation for baseball fans whose eyes and ears turn towards Florida and Arizona for the annual rite of passage known as…

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Double the Fun in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

Come March 17, the Irish don't seem to mind a two-bit pint that their patron Saint Patrick was born Patricius, a Romanized Brit kidnapped into servitude by roving Irish bandits in the…

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Oh Give Me a Home Where the History Roams

According to the American Association of Realtors, May is the time of year when Americans turn their attention to real estate. We buy and sell the greatest number of houses, perform…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaii Family: The Best of What to See and Do

Maybe the two of you visited Hawaii B.C. (Before Children), or maybe a trip to Hawaii has been the dream for years. There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Colorado

United's low-fare service, Ted (tel. 800/225-5833; www.flyted.com) launches in Denver on April 3, 2005 with three daily flights between Denver International Airport (DIA) and Chicago's…

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Breaking the Mold: Special Interest Vacations for Seeing Italy

Buying a plane ticket, renting a hotel, visiting museums and eating out is par the for the course when it comes to the standard American vacation. Why not consider some alternatives…

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

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

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Cost-Friendly Costa Rica from Under $100 a Day

An ecological wonder, Costa Rica has quickly become a hot spot among global travelers seeking inland wonders and coastal relaxation. With excellent package deals that include air and…

Article / National Parks

All Our National Parks Can Be Accessed with the Use of Handy Annual Passes

If you plan to visit a number of national parks and monuments within a year, a National Parks Pass, which still costs just $50, will save you a bundle. The passes are good at all…

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Return to Thailand: Air and Hotel Packages Remain Available

Large swaths of this Southeast Asian country were physically unaffected by the powerful crush of the recent tsunami and travel opportunities are still up for sale. Even areas that were…