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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…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

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,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

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…

Article / Local Experiences

Dream Trips at Dreamy Prices: Wander the African Continent from $995

Imagine wafting over virgin Kenyan grasslands and woodlands in a hot air balloon. Migration season is picking up, and herds of wildebeest behind you are seeking greener pastures. As…

Article / Local Experiences

That's Using the Ol' Lingua Anglo: New Dates for the Popular Englishtown Program in Spain

Want room and board for a week in a medieval Spanish town? For free, no less? All you have to do is prove English is your native tongue and then speak it to your heart's content.…

Article / Family & Kids

Las Vegas for Families: We Put it to the Test

Over the years Las Vegas tourism officials have spent a lot of money to convince travelers that their town was not only the perfect place for a bachelor party, a blow-out gambler's…

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Haifa Bargain for You: In Depth Cultural Tours Through Israel

Regardless of individual religious background, Israel should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Where else can you float on the heavy salt concentrate of the Dead Sea, revel in…

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Brushing Up on History at Presidential Sites of Significance

President's Day is an excuse for some to take a three day weekend. Why not return to the source and learn what it's all about.

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The Grass is Always Bluer in the Spring: Bluegrass Festivals Across the US

If you've ever heard Bill Monroe sing Blue Moon of Kentucky or enjoyed the soundtrack to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? for its sweet melodies, then the Bluegrass bug bit your musical…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Break to The Bahamas, Mama with These Atlantic Offers

January is a typically slow month for travel. Holiday splurges have emptied wallets and people are a tad road weary. This is all good news for budget travelers though, as tour…