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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.
Family Fun and Learning in Western Parks
Consider joining a field institute or camp such as these in and around Yosemite & Sequoia national parks.
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 --…
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 Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.…
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.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.
Calling I.P. Freely! Finding the Best Bathrooms
When tourists have to go, some cities just won't play along. Finding public bathrooms on the road can demand some serious detours, but we're here to help.
Taco Heaven: Frommer's-Only Discount at a Unique Mexican Cooking School
May 21, 2004 -- A heady 7,000 years of tradition suffuses the finest Mexican cooking. Spices combine into fine moles, building layer upon layer of flavor revealing Spanish, French and…
Micro-Prices for Wi-Fi at Microtel
May 19, 2004 -- Free, high-speed, wireless Internet in a $32 hotel room? Sounds like a dream. But budget hotel chain Microtel (www.microtelinn.com) is bringing full-on Net access to…
Raft, Ski or Drive Your Way Through Oceania
May 19, 2004 -- However you define a vacation -- from lazing on a beach to schussing down snowy slopes -- it can all be found in the Antipodes. We've assemebled a wide-range of options…
Know Before You Go: Reading Up on the National Parks
Unless you're anxious or have spent little time in the outdoors, you don't need a book about how to camp with children. But if it will make you feel better, or if gaps in your…
Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV
It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.
Getting Ready: Making Reservations in National Parks
We've shown you how to pick the park that's right for and your family. Now that you know where you're going, let's get down to the details on how to claim your space.
Family Fun and Learning in the Smoky Mountains
All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…
The Cheap Side of Paradise: 25% Off in St. Lucia
May 13, 2004 -- St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. White-sand beaches, unspoiled countryside and top-notch tourist hotels combine to make this mountainous…