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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.
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.
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…
Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine ... Boat
May 13, 2004 -- With few exceptions, most big rivers and lakes have a place where you can rent houseboats, putting you in control of the pace to get where you're going. If you've never…
Exotic Itineraries Across Far-Off Waters
May 12, 2004 -- In addition to today's regular bi-weekly list of the best bargains, we've come up with a more detailed description of some particularly intriguing cruises -- hitting…
A Bucketful of News in the Ports and On the Seas
In this issue, we report on Disneyland's 50th anniversary cruises, new and refurbished ships, stand-up comedy competitions, golf, whales and more.
The Kids Are Alright: Activities All 'Round When School's Out
May 12, 2004 -- Summertime is for play and the outdoors, adults and children alike enjoying a long day of swimming, the feel of grass under bare feet or the simple pleasures of the sun…
Viva los Savings Down Mexico Way
May 6, 2004 -- It's an excellent idea to visit Mexico while it's in the fullness of spring, before it gets too darned hot, before the rainy season is in full force and especially…
How to Buy a Recreational Vehicle
Tired of renting? Before you buy, you should research all venues for making your purchase. Here's what you need to know.
Family Fun and Learning in the Eastern Seaboard's Parks
Decisions: Where, When & How To Take the Family to the National Parks
Don't go to the national parks because you think you are supposed to see certain places before you grow up. Be concerned, instead, to make the most of a time when you may be closer to…
Two-Wheeled Wanderings: Bike Tours in the US and Europe, Plus a Frommer's-Only Discount
May 3, 2004 - We can think of few better ways to truly experience a place than from the seat of your bike. No staring through the tinted glass of tour buses, no guide telling you what…
May's Prize: Trip to the Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai!
Frommers.com and OctopusTravel.com are sending one lucky winner & a guest to China! Register now to win this vacation!
Wowee, Zowee, Maui! Budget Digs, Plus Affordable Activities
Matthew Poole wiles away his time by the pool, in the air and on the water (with whales, no less) at this family-friendly resort.
Spring or Summer, Deal Yourself a Hotel Package
April 30, 2004 -- Maybe we should make it clear again about getting the best hotel prices -- never pay rack rates, the highest price a hotel expects to ever charge a guest for a room.…
Condo Compare: Same Properties, Different Prices on Varying Reservations Sites
April 28, 2004 -- The folks at OffPeakTraveler.com (www.offpeaktraveler.com) have a new treat for readers -- condo rentals in Mexico and parts of Central America for extremely low…
Love All! Tennis Site Remains in Top Form
April 26, 2004 -- Last year, we recommended the Tennis Resorts Online (www.tennisresortsonline.com) as the "best online tennis vacation site" to you, backed up by accolades from…
Roman Rooms and Italian Village Villas Under $60
April 21, 2004 -- Although prices are going up for travel to Europe (we're heading into summer, after all), there are still bargains to be had, if only you look and look and look.…