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The ABCs of RVs: A Glossary of Common RV Terms

As professional travelers we had to adopt certain accepted terms from the RV world in order to correctly describe the vehicles. Here are a few of the terms you'll need to know to get…

Article / Local Experiences

The 100 Club: Global Travel to the Extreme

Seasoned travelers should consider membership in the Travelers Century Club, reserved for those who've been to at least 100 countries. You'll be surprised that you may be closer to the…

Article / Family & Kids

Into the Wild "Blues" Yonder: Florence & Huntsville

From music festival to motorcycle tour, Frommer's shows you what's happening in northern Alabama.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Active Outings (or Not!) on St. Lucia: It's All Good

Johnny Jet checks into an a real get-up-and-go resort in the Caribbean. See how he fares.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Caribbean Remains Hot, Hot, Hot for Cruisers: Ports Expand to Keep Pace

To keep pace with the growing size and number of ships being launched, many Caribbean islands are expanding their piers, terminals, shopping outlets and attractions.

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Picks: New Finds in Paris

The hazard of being a travel editor is that you never take a trip without working, at least a little. For the benefit of Frommers.com readers, here are one editor's thoroughly…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Korea Kicks it up a Notch with Funds-Friendly Furloughs

July 16, 2004 -- An Asian vacation to many often means choosing between either China or Japan, relegating the other countries to also-rans. We think that's unfortunate, indeed. The…

Article / Honeymoons

Spain for Skinflints: Packages Start from $499

July 16, 2004 -- There's still time to find affordable packages to Spain that allow you to travel before summer ends. Plus, there's plenty of time to plan for a quick Thanksgiving…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Large Groups or Small, Luxury Lodgings Accommodate All

July 16, 2004 -- While we pride ourselves on our abilities to ferret out bargain basement prices that fit the budget of even the stingiest travelers, it's still worth a look over the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Ten Questions To Ask Yourself When Selecting an RV

Consider these points before you buy or lease a recreational vehicle.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Malta in the Fall: "The Stuff Dreams are Made of"

July 15, 2004 -- What most people know about Malta comes from the Dashiell Hammett novel and Humphrey Bogart film, The Maltese Falcon. While the elusive, bejeweled bird is the stuff of…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Caribbean Summer: Half-Priced Hotels & $1 Companion Fares

July 15, 2004 -- It's no secret that prices in Caribbean resorts fall during the summer. Most would attribute these deals to the hot weather. But one resort says the climate is very…

Article / Family & Kids

Family Fun and Learning in Parks in the Southwest

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or two; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining…

Article / Local Experiences

Athenian Alert! The Latest on the Olympics

As the time for the 2004 Olympics fast approaches (the opening ceremony is on August 13), Frommer's updates you on the latest information about tickets, accommodations, museums and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

NCL Marries Hawaii with Pride of Aloha Launch

What do you get when you cross a company named 'Norwegian' with hula dancers, horn-blowing Polynesian musclemen, and a U.S. congressional delegation? You get the launch of the first…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

July's Prize: Fly to Fiji Sweepstakes

Frommers.com and Air Pacific are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Fiji! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Local Experiences

Staying Happy & Healthy on the Road

As parents, we're responsible for making sure our kids are healthy, rested and fed as well as providing challenges for their minds and bodies. With practice, it's not hard, even on the…

Article / Local Experiences

Family Fun and Learning in Parks Along the West Coast

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or two; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Hodgepodge of Summery Hotel Offers

June 29, 2004 -- There's almost nothing hotels will not do to get your business. They'll add on amenities, offer free chocolates, or strew the bedspread with rose petals. A posh resort…

Article / Local Experiences

Women in Charge: Laid Back Whidbey Island

When folks in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the Seattle-Tacoma area, want to escape for a weekend, they think often of Whidbey Island, just a short drive away.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sailing the Maine Coast: Antique Schooners and the Dream of a Simpler Life

Some men buy red sports cars when they reach a certain age. Bob Tassi had a different idea: buying an antique schooner and offering an idyllic vacation experience to all comers.

Article / Family & Kids

Southeastern Summers: Pretty Packages to Florida and Georgia

June 22, 2004 -- The Southeastern USA represents a wide variety of places to visit, attractions to see, and entertainment to enjoy. From the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Travel Swimmingly: Snorkeling in Hawaii and Tahiti

June 22, 2004 -- Snorkeling in the sun is what many think as part of the perfect tropical vacation. We at Frommer's look longingly from our desk to Tahiti, where Islands in the Sun has…

Article / Road Trips

Victorian Vibe: Ellicott City Historic District

We invite you to stop at this historic Maryland town that's off the beaten path, yet has attracted historical figures and modern-day tourists.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Have a Ball in Havre de Grace!

Frommer's shows you how to take a leisurely day in Maryland and enjoy Havre de Grace, a crossroad of the past and present.