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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.

Article / Family & Kids

Spas, Champagne and Suites, Oh My!

June 16, 2004 -- Every once in a while, you have to pamper yourself, and keepers of the keys at luxury resorts and spas do their best to oblige stressed sightseers. Even resorts with…

Article / Local Experiences

Family Fun and Learning in Western Parks

Consider joining a field institute or camp such as these in and around Yosemite & Sequoia national parks.

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Leave the Baggage to Them: Shipping Luggage

If you're going to be away for an extended period of time or you're a compulsive overpacker, consider these services to safely send your bags ahead of you.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Low Priced Lodging Along Latin America's Coasts

June 10, 2004 -- Lounge on a beach in Mexico or hole up in the jungles of Belize. Pick the spot that suits your personality and go: these packages -- some include airfare as well --…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Grabbin' a Cheap Cabin: Cruises Start from Under $60 a Day

June 8, 2004 -- Here's some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.…

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NCL's Pride of Aloha Becomes First U.S.-Flagged Cruise Ship in Decades

Officials participated in a ceremony that happens every day on land but hasn't happened on a large, modern cruise ship in ages: They raised the American flag.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

June's Prize:Win a Trip for Two to Belize!

Frommers.com and Belize Tourism Board are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Belize! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Family & Kids

Family Fun and Learning in the Rocky Mountains' Parks

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

Buying Friends For An Evening In Reykjavik: A Guided Nightlife Tour

For a town of 180,000, Reykjavik has an amazing reputation for wild nightlife. Sometimes it seems like every Icelander between the ages of 20 and 50 takes to the streets on Friday and…

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Divining a Cure For The Weak Dollar: Best Destinations for Budget Travelers

In a world where even the Hungarian forint is busy spanking the dollar, it took a lot of hunting to find places where US cash still holds its value. But we tracked some down.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Iceland's Spa Culture Hits the Boiling Point

Icelanders have been hot-tubbing longer than any other people on Earth. Blessed with volcanic activity, the entire country is dotted with natural steam vents that provide free hot…

Article / Family & Kids

Hot Summer in the City, Part 2: We Look West

May 28, 2004 -- In the last issue of this Newsletter, we told you about promotional packages in some US cities in the eastern part of the country, in which the tourism officials there…

Article / Family & Kids

Two-Wheeled Tours: More Bike Trips for Budget Travelers

May 28, 2004 -- As a veteran of a biking trip through Switzerland, I can assure anyone interested that cycling on a flat terrain is the best (or at least the easiest) way to go. That's…

Article / Local Experiences

Summer Hotel Specials, Plus a Rate for Our Readers Only

May 28, 2004 -- Sometimes hotels dream up crazy ways of getting the attention of prospective guests, perhaps adding a few twists to their services, sometimes coming up with a really…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Expensive in the Caribbean Season

May 28, 2004 -- We've said it often enough, but it bears repeating -- when it gets hot in the Caribbean in summer, the deals just get hotter. If you like warm weather, consider some of…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Croatia is Hot Stuff on Med Cruises This Summer

It's safe to say that the Dalmatian Coast is now firmly back on the tourist map. It's hopping, drawing Europeans who appreciate its beauty, beaches, history, culture and affordability.…

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Travelweb Makes Priceline a Little Less Mysterious

Star-rating systems can be confusing. Priceline takes a giant step forward in ranking hotels and demystifying exactly where you'll be sleeping.