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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…

Article / Local Experiences

Last Chance to Sign Up for Key West Travel Writing Workshop

To discover the nuts and bolts of our craft, we remind you about these seminars being held down in balmy Key West this coming February.

Article / Family & Kids

A Triple Threat of Domestic Hotel Specials Specifically for Holiday Stays

November 12, 2003 -- The holidays will be soon be here, kicked off by that mad travel weekend that is Thanksgiving. Here we look at three current domestic offers that might make your…

Article / Family & Kids

Bi-Coastal Bargains on NY, SF Hotel Rooms

November 12, 2003 -- New York and San Francisco have a lot in common. Both are among America's most walkable cities, places where surprises lie around every corner. Both hum with…

Article / Local Experiences

Cell Phone Rentals While Traveling

Need to stay in touch while you're away? Here's a handy rundown of how to get a phone without a hassle while you're on the road.

Article / Family & Kids

Low Temps, Low Prices: A Reminder About Rock-Bottom Priced Europe

November 10, 2003 --Pick a city in Europe, and we've got the package for you as off-season winter travel continues to offer the best savings. Today, we'd like to tug your chords of…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Four Latin American Holidays for Beach Lovers and Tree Huggers

November 10, 2003 -- Despite the boom in "eco" holidays, especially in Central and South America, there is still room for the ordinary beach lover, the person who wants to get away…

Article / Family & Kids

Ease Your Burden: New Support for Single Parent Families

November 7, 2003 -- Not enough attention is paid to the unique problems of single parents who want to travel with their children. A good place to get help on that subject is…

Article / Local Experiences

For Frommer's Readers Only: One Week Free Cell Phone Rental

November 7, 2003 -- I never travel without a cell phone. The phone lets me make sure my cats are being fed, helps me hook up with local friends in unfamiliar towns and enables me to…

Article / Air Travel

How to Prepare When Your Child Flies Solo

If you are allowing your children to fly alone, be sure to take every necessary precaution to ensure their safety. Millions of children fly alone each year; be sure you and your child…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

There Once Was a Trip to Nantucket: Shoulder Season off Cape Cod

Enjoy the quiet joys of post-season Nantucket.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

See the Sea for a Few C's: Discount Cruises Abound

October 31, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise News: Read All About Happenings on the High Seas

Matt Hannafin reports on a new outing to Antarctica, small craft nuptials at sea, and NCL's winter weather guarantee policy

Article / Family & Kids

Istanbul (not Constantinople) for a Bump over $100 a Day

October 29, 2003 -- This deal isn't a turkey: well-respected Picasso Tours is offering one of the cheapest packages we've ever seen to Istanbul, with air and four nights at a…