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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

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…

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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 / 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 / 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 / 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…

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Dive into Dubuque: 2,400 Miles of Mighty River Poured into One Museum Complex

October 27, 2003 -- There's cause for celebration right here in this river city, as a monolithic project nears completion featuring a resort, riverwalk, convention center, casino, an…

Article / Local Experiences

Masquerade Parades: Thrilling Throngs of Halloween Festivities

Halloween has two faces: the childish and the grown-up, the cheerful and the scary. So do Halloween festivals around the USA.

Article / Local Experiences

Oh Tannenbaum: Christmas Markets across Germany

Christmastime in Germany: a great time of year to visit

Article / Family & Kids

Fall & Winter Specials on California's Mendocino Coast

October 22, 2003 -- California's northern coast is the perfect antithesis to the state's southern section. Its pace is slower, its people more relaxed and its culture more intimate.…

Article / Family & Kids

Ready, Get Set, Chicago! The Second City is First in Free Events and Savings

October 20, 2003 -- The Windy City recently announced a bevy of bargains for visitors good through the end of winter as part of its seventh annual "Chicaglo" promotion. You'll find…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Awestruck in Australia: Claim These Combos Before Prices Go Up

October 20, 2003 -- It's spring right now Down Under where prices are still low, but we expect them to start rising very, very soon as peak season travel comes into play. We've…