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Surf Girls Rule: Riding the Big Kahuna in Bikinis

Women have always taken to the waves and surfing is no exception. If you've always dreamed about doing it but have yet to take the plunge, grab you favorite girlfriend, sister or maybe…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Florida Picks Up the Pieces After Hurricane Charley

Though Hurricane Charley wreaked havoc on about one-third of the counties in Florida, the remaining two-thirds remained unaffected, and the Florida tourism authorities are eager for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Got Reef? Belize It or Not, the World's Second Largest

Deep-sea divers and snorkeling enthusiasts consider Belize to be the scuba capital of the Western Hemisphere. Its barrier reef is the second largest in the world after Australia, and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Surfs Up, Prices Down in Two Central American Paradises

September 3, 2004 -- Surfing. The word just connotes cool. Hot babes. Sunny days. Big waves. Bonfires on the beach. I'm not just talking about the film Point Break, either, or spending…

Article / Road Trips

September Prize: Trip for Two to Boston!

Frommers.com, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, American Airlines & Hotel Marlowe are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Boston! Register now to win this…

Article / LGBTQ

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

We've got the latest on the renewal of the Meet-the-People program, affordable accommodations, a warning for gay travelers and more.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Mariachi Madness Meets Mexican Money-Savers

September 1, 2004 -- Let's face it; visiting Mexico without seeing some mariachis is like going to Hawaii and avoiding the beaches. In September, a mariachi festival in Guadalajara…

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Beaches, Jungles, Action! New Caribbean Offers

August 27, 2004 -- With hundreds of islands strewn about the waters, each with a distinct culture and topography, deciding where to go can be a Herculean task. Today, we look at two…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Cost Cutting Kiwis: Tour New Zealand from $128 a Day

August 24, 2004 - Those bargain basement fares on new routes to New Zealand we recently covered are still available for purchase through September 3. Some package tours that include…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Dutch Treats & French Suites on St. Maarten/St. Martin

August 24, 2004 -- The smallest island in the world to be shared by two sovereign nations, St. Maarten/St. Martin offers close to 40 powder-white beaches, over 400 gourmet restaurants,…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Panama: Famous Canal, City & Jungle Tours from $499

August 20, 2004 -- Rife with rainforests, coastlines and Indian ruins, Panama has become one of the top ecological destinations in Central America. Long touted as an adventure tourists…

Article / Local Experiences

Traveling in Packs Made Easier with New Site for Booking Large Groups

This website makes planning a family reunion, destination wedding or any many-personed trip a whole lot easier.

Article / Local Experiences

Nothing Minor League About this National Tour

August 11, 2004 -- Sometimes, somewhere in America, someone does something right. Something that makes us forget about how much money we make or what we do for a living or that the…

Article / Family & Kids

Financial Perks for National Parks in Fall & Winter

August 10, 2004 -- Chock full of throngs of visitors during the peak summer months, our national parks may offer better weather, but they also charge higher prices for accommodations.…

Article / Family & Kids

Slope-a-Dope: Early Booking Discounts for Skiers Plus Off-Season Savings

August 10, 2004 -- Ski season, already? No, but if fall fashion is filling out the mannequins at your favorite clothing boutique and pre-season football is on the boob tube, then you…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Discount Digs all over Mexico

August 10, 2004 -- Everything seems right with the world when you're lying in the shade under a palm tree,with a cool drink in hand, watching the waves lap the shore. Consider these…

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Be Truly Thankful with November Getaway Specials

August 10, 2004 -- You can book yourself as host for all those relatives, spending hours on a huge traditional feast that'll be scarfed down in less time than it takes to open a box of…

Article / LGBTQ

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's The Bahamas

We've got the latest news on openings, closings and changes across islands to make your vacation go smoothly.

Article / Family & Kids

Warm Weather Wishes: Savings for our Loyal Readers

August 3, 2004 -- Summer and early fall visitors to Orlando and Florida are a different breed from those who fly down in the cold months. Winter travelers are frantic to escape the…

Article / Family & Kids

Jackpot! Reno & Vegas Vacations

August 3, 2004 -- Nevada isn't all casinos, but it's the state where most of the action is, with Reno as fascinating in its own way as Las Vegas. While Vegas has all the glitz, it can…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Fiji Fun for $999: Get Air, Hotel, the Beach and More

August 3, 2004 -- It just doesn't get any better value than this. As the weather starts turning cooler at home, why not warm up during a fall getaway to exotic Fiji? Not just for…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Hanging Ten or Hanging Out: Costa Rica from $209

August 3, 2004 -- You can lie on the beach soaking up rays and staying dry, or you can learn how to surf; during which you'll be in the water more than you'll be on it. Either way, the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Tahiti & Australia: From $799 for Paradise Down Under

August 2, 2004 -- It's balmy winter everywhere south of the equator, and seemingly always summer in French Polynesia. Whether you're going to see the Land of Oz (as the Aussies like to…

Article / Local Experiences

Ladies Liberty High-Tail to Radio City

The RNC has taken over Madison Sq. Garden, so NYC's WMNBA team is temporarily relocating to one of the city's theatrical gems.

Article / Theme Park

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

This is where you'll find the latest on the Sunshine State's themeparks, its newest hotels and more.