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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…

Article / Family & Kids

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.…

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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…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Set a Course for Savings with Discount Cruises

October 17, 2003 -- Here are some of the best deals the major online sellers are advertising this week. The best bets are two seven-day Caribbean itineraries starting from $299, that's…

Article / Family & Kids

Euromania! London Packages Just Got Cheaper, plus Budget-Priced Rooms Across the Continent

October 15, 2003 -- There they go again! Go-Today.com, having pushed the limits almost everywhere else is steadily snipping prices, this time in a favorite spot for American travelers…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Discounts for Veterans Day, Parades Optional

October 15, 2003 -- Serving your country these days offers fewer tangible rewards than outsiders might think, so it's welcome news when resorts and vacation areas offer special deals…

Article / Local Experiences

Hair Raisers (Not Fare Raisers): Chillingly Cheap Halloween Treats

October 13, 2003 -- There's nothing like the thrill of a good deal. Previously in this space, we've reported on overnight stays in Massachusett's haunted B&Bs, ghost- and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Condos, Cribs and Crashpads in the Sunshine State

October 13, 2003 -- We've got a hefty lineup of Florida's affordable lodgings -- including a Frommers.com-only discount on condo rentals, hotel rooms for under $30 (!) and a…

Article / Theme Park

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Diego

Bigger hotels, new restaurants, a mixed bag on flights and more in this latest online update for San Diego.

Article / Senior

Silver Wings Means Spectacular Savings for Seniors

Depending on your destination, United Airline's Silver Wings Plus program can save 'seniors' serious bucks.

Article / Family & Kids

Tres Chic for Tres Cheap: We Compare Paris Packages for Fall and Winter

October 8, 2003 -- This autumn and winter, make it Paris, when it glitters, with skies that are often crisp and clear, and leaves still remain scattered along the boulevards. There are…

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Plenty of Pensacola: Shows, Rooms, Tours and More in Florida's Panhandle

October 6, 2003 -- The City of Five Flags -- so-named due to the shifting governance over time by the Spanish, British, French, the Confedaracy and the U.S. -- has a veritable…

Article / Local Experiences

Get an Insider's View of New York (and Other Cities) With Audio Tours

A new series of audio tours pride themselves on using the voices of local 'insiders' to guide you into spaces you'd never otherwise see -- places you might never know are there.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Armada Markdown: So Many Cruises Costing So Few Dollars

October 3, 2003 -- We've got a healthy roster of weeklong itineraries -- mostly to the Caribbean -- at rock bottom prices. The cheapest starts from just $299!These are some of the best…

Article / Local Experiences

Current Events: Electricity Conversion Abroad

The nuts and bolts of electrical voltage overseas; what plugs and adapters can you use?

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The Lowdown on International Phone Calls

There are several money saving alternatives to picking up that hotel phone and dialing -- be sure to utilize all your options on your next trip abroad.

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State Department Travel Advisories Explained

Here's what you need to know about travel warnings issued by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

October Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Curaçao!

Frommers.com & Curaçao Tourist Board are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Curaçao! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Local Experiences

Get Your Printer Runnin' then Head Out on the Highway with Free Coupon Books

October 1, 2003 -- Wise road trippers are well aware of the advantages offered by the free Travel Coupons books. There are 20 books covering 17 eastern, Midwestern and southern states…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Offpeak, but OnBeach: Caribbean Resorts Shovel Up a Bucketful of Savings

October 1, 2003 -- Fall is the season for good values in the Caribbean. We've got a line-up of beachy bargains that are up for grabs through the beginning of winter (that's December…

Article / Family & Kids

Rock em, Sock em, Morocco: An Extensive Tour in this North African Nation

September 29, 2003 -- September, October and November, often rainy in our climate, are perfectly pleasant in North Africa. It's the best time to travel there, and we've found a pretty…