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Over the Moon at Half Moon Cay
Holland America recently made several enhancements to its private island in the Bahamas, and I checked them out on a trip there last week.
A Surf n' Turf War on Vacation Packages to Cabo San Lucas
December 6, 2004 -- Recently, Cabo San Lucas has resurfaced as vacation destination for more than just Southern Californians looking for a hot spot that's a quick hop away. East…
From Barbados to Britain, Boxing Day Events for All
You might decide to skip Christmas entirely and spend the cash you put aside for gifts at the sensational sales in one of several countries that celebrates Boxing Day.
December's Prize: Win a Bahamas Vacation Getaway!
Frommers.com and Gate 1 Travel are sending one lucky winner & a guest to the Bahamas! Register now to win this vacation!
Buyer's Market: Frommer's Favorite American Shopping Neighborhoods
We've collected a cross section of some of the most interesting shopping areas in the US. While some may be a bit obvious, others are hidden treasures in their own rights.
Ponder the South Pacific: Air plus Hotel Starts from $1,099 out of the West
November 23, 2004 -- Winter's right around the corner for most of us. Wishing for an escape to the one of the most exotic locales the world has to offer is normal. Tahiti. Fiji.…
Tango or Samba? Pick Your Dance and Glide Through Sultry South American Cities
November 22, 2004 -- Few cities in the world are more readily associated with their music than Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, and just as few places reflect the spirit of their music…
Tourism Eruptions: Vacationing with a Volcano
November 19, 2004 -- Eruptions make spectacular television viewing, but you may be surprised to know that there are thousands of people throughout the world who thrive on visiting…
Havana Mights: Your Choices for Travel to Cuba
Despite a travel embargo that has been in place since 1963, Americans have long had a fascination with Cuba. Recent events serve to make it less likely than ever than restrictions will…
All's Quiet on the Venezuelan Coast
November 16, 2004 -- The North Coast of Venezuela looks out on the Caribbean and up to Central America. The lazy days, hot sun and strong breezes make for good vacation time and a…
Out and Proud: Recent Changes in Gay Travel
The mainstreaming of gay travel means that gay men and lesbians are no longer restricted in their choices.
Hawaii 5-0 from Under $750: The Last of the Off-Season Packages to Maui and Oahu
Updated November 23, 2004 -- Maui is the single island featured in Conde Nast Traveler's November 2004 Best of the Best list, and Hawaiian islands make up half of the Top 10 Pacific…
Sunny Savings on Mexico's West Coast
November 9, 2004 -- There are two sides to Mexico. The serene but tourist heavy east coast with its newly built resort destinations close to the continental United States, and the wild…
My, Oh, Maya! Cancun, Playa del Carmen and More, All at a Discount
November 5, 2004 -- As winter begins to show its teeth across the Northwest, vacations to warm destinations become more than just a hope and a prayer. With the promise of sun, great…
NOLA Contenders Vie for the Mardi Gras Place to Be
November 4, 2004 -- French for "Fat Tuesday," Mardi Gras is always the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten season when periods of fasting occur. Historically,…
Election Distraction! Tour Philadelphia's Historic District and Save With "Philly Overnight" Package
Political junkies, we feel your pain. We have no idea who will be president when you read this, but we do know you'll be burned out from the 24-hour news cycle. If you're looking to…
Beyond Tanning: Winter Festivals in Puerto Vallarta
Kicking off the tourist season in November and December, these festivals attract tens of thousands of tourists looking for a little edification to supplement their beach bumming.
Walk the Big Apple for Free (or at Least Next to Nothing)
The best way to get around New York City is by foot. As neighborhoods merge into neighborhoods, the cities architectural and cultural history comes alive. Add people watching, window…
Blaze Trails through Southeast Asia from Under $100 a Day
October 29, 2004 -- This fall and winter, deals to global locales abound. Lengthy package deals to Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia are popping up as prices decrease.Djoser (tel.…
Bula! For Less Moolah: Farflung Fiji Calls
October 28, 2004 -- It's the sheer friendliness of Fijians that creates the most indelible impression on visitors to this South Pacific Eden. You'll return even happier knowing that…
Enjoy an Edisto Sandwich, Right Between Charleston and Savannah
Edisto is the quietest and quaintest of South Carolina's beachfront communities replete with little breakfast places, warm water and great big stretches of hard-sanded waterfront…
Chocolate Show Sweetens New York City, Now 50% Off for Frommer's Readers
Head to the Big Apple in early November for a chocolate lover's paradise. We've wrangled discount tix just for our readers!
Dancing on Their Graves: Celebrating the Day of the Dead Festival in Oaxaca
This holiday is celebrated across Oaxaca with more enthusiasm than in the rest of Mexico, which says quite a lot. Markets brim with marigolds -- the flower of mortality -- and every…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Arizona
Every year we scour the state of Arizona to track down what's new and noteworthy. Following are some of my discoveries.
Ski the Best When You Ski the West
October 19, 2004 -- It's that time of year when lodges start gearing up for the ski season. How can we tell? They're starting to offer those early season deals for those willing to…