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Article / Family & Kids

Greetings, Stranger! Local Denizens of Cities Around the World Volunteer Their Time to Take You on Free Personal Tours of Their Hometowns

Updated December 19, 2003 -- New York gets richer and more complex the deeper you go; it's 350 years of history piled onto residents of 200 countries, blended and boiled together until…

Article / Local Experiences

Nothin' but Net: Cheap (Sometimes Free) High Speed Access on the Road and in Your Room

Updated December 19, 2003 -- Addicted to the Internet? Don't worry. It's understandable. When I'm on vacations, I use the Net to book hotels, look for restaurants, answer e-mail and…

Article / Family & Kids

Mouse House: A New Affordable Disney Resort and Orlando Themepark Packages

Updated December 19, 2003 -- If you like togetherness, you'll fall in love with Walt Disney World Resort's newest hotel, all 2,880 rooms of it. Called the Pop Century Resort, this…

Article / LGBTQ

What Can a Woman Do in Off-Season Provincetown? A Lot!

Hit this town before or after the prime summer tourist season, when you can still enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural scene that makes this centuries-old village one of our…

Article / Local Experiences

A Little Mouse Told Us How to Save at Disney

Disney magic ain't cheap, but Mary Waring, probably the world's greatest expert on saving money at the Disney theme parks, can teach you how and where to cut your costs.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Everyone Cancun (and Does): Mexican Savings for the New Year

December 11, 2003 -- If you're looking for bargains in the sun, set your sights on Cancun - that totally man-made mecca of tropical fun. It'll feel like home, too, what with all the…

Article / Local Experiences

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Nashville & Memphis

Good ole Tennessee is changing. Here is the latest on Nashville & Memphis

Article / Family & Kids

Become a Vegas VIP With New Year's Party and Club Passes

December 10, 2003 -- Frank Sinatra, in the back room of the Flamingo, knew it. George Clooney, stepping out of a party at the MGM Grand, definitely knows it. Celine Dion probably…

Article / Family & Kids

Weekend in New England: Country Inns Cut Rates

December 8, 2003 -- Sure, everyone loves the image of a snow-covered country inn, surrounded by firs, a chilly brook babbling in the background near the mountains offsetting the warm…

Article / Local Experiences

Fork It Over: The Joy of Kitchenettes

December 3, 2003 -- Holed up for the spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations in Reykjavik, I looked at the city's overpriced, underspiced restaurants with dismay. More than a year…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Specialty Cruises, Discount Voyages and More

December 3, 2003 -- A jazz outing for Mardi Gras, a contest to win one of a covey of Caribbean cruises, a free pass on Alaska itineraries and our detailed listing of the best deals on…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

December's Prize: Trip for Two to Tahiti!

Frommers.com & Tahiti Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest on a getaway! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Getaway to Monterey with Big Savings to Big Sur, Carmel and Beyond

November 28, 2003 -- Monterey County in California is one of the most surprisingly beautiful places I have visited in the American West. I knew in advance it would be beautiful, but I…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Maui on Our Mind

After a recent, and altogether pleasant, fact finding mission, we've got the luau lowdown on what's happening over the next few months.

Article / Timing Your Trip

Hassle-Free Holidays: Frommer's Tip List for Traveling Without a Worry

Procrastinators will find sky-high air and rail fares for the turkey week right now, and Christmas and New Year's down the pike. There are a ways to reduce stress while saving time and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Valley of the Savings: Prices on Tours to Egypt Go South

November 24, 2003 -- Misr Travel, which has specialized in taking visitors to Egypt since 1934, is offering an extraordinary deal through next spring. An $899 base-price buys you a…

Article / Theme Park

Living Large for Less in Seattle's Southside

Seattle's southside is aiming to become the premier center for travelers to the Pacific Northwest. It boasts one of the nation's best air and space museums, a huge shopping mall, the…

Article / Family & Kids

Lodger Dodger: More Discounts on Rooms in National Parks

November 21, 2003 - As we pointed out on Wednesday, as the temperature drops, so do the prices on rates for overnighting in our national parks. Today, we've got special rates in Zion…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Holidays Afloat: The Best Christmas, Chanukah & New Year's Cruises

November 21, 2003 -- Ah, the holidays: chestnuts roasted on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols, choirs, folks dressed like Eskimos. Classic. Cheerful... And…

Article / Family & Kids

Orlando and Theme Park Packages on the Cheap

November 19, 2003 -- Mickey Mouse just turned 75 yesterday, and he still looks great. You can see for yourself with any of these affordable packages to the Orlando area and Disney…

Article / Family & Kids

Winter Perks in Our National Parks: Lodge Rates Fall Like the First Snow

November 19, 2003 -- Many travelers think of national park visits as essentially summer outings, with sightings of bears, geysers and babbling brooks to dip your toes in. Savvy…

Article / Local Experiences

The Greenback Blues: Dealing With the New $20s

Prompted by readers' questions, we answer how the change in currency could affect your purchasing power in a foreign land.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Villas, People: These Primo Caribbean Spots Can Be Yours

November 19, 2003 -- For 20 years, Wimco has been introducing Americans and Brits alike to the idea of vacationing in Caribbean villas. Operating out of both London and Newport, Rhode…

Article / Family & Kids

Toronto's On! Winter Weekend Wonders Include Hotels, Free Meals and Tickets

November 17, 2003 -- Following up on its big promotion last summer to show the world Toronto's recovery SARS scare, Canada's best-known city is gearing up for another promotion…

Article / Family & Kids

The Royal Treatment: Princely Packages Include Roundtrip Air, Nights in Castles, Meals and Escorted Tours -- at a Price

November 17, 2003 -- Staying in a European castle doesn't have to be a quixotic dream. Your dream can be a reality when even a commoner can get a taste of royal quarters -- as long as…