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Undiscovered Caribbean Islands: Insider's Guide

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin This is the Caribbean as it used to be, before cool and luxe stepped in and raised the stakes and the rates. All the physical attributes of the typical…

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The Heat Is on Miami

If you wanted to vacation in Miami without ever leaving your hotel, the Viceroy Miami (485 Brickell Ave., tel. 305/503-4400 ; www.viceroymiami.com ) would be the place to do it. The…

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Best Family Trips from London

It's never too early to start planning easy days out during school breaks and weekends. Whether you live in or around London, or you're here on vacation, here are some of the best…

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Best Family-Friendly Beaches in the UK

Surfers, sandcastle builders, dog walkers, and nature lovers head to these kid-friendly beaches in the United Kingdom

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America's Best Swimming Holes

We've found that nature builds the best water parks. So instead of making do with the nearest swimming pool this summer, head into the great outdoors to get wet. From Arizona to Puerto…

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Exotic but Kid-Friendly: 7 Top Spots for Family Vacations (UPDATED 2021)

I traveled to Europe with my guidebook-writing parents for the first time when I was four months old. When it came to traveling with my own kids, though, I was more conservative: I…

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The World's Biggest Cruise Ship: Harmony of the Seas

In May 2016, Royal Caribbean launched the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas . Granted, it's larger only by a small degree—there's space for just 64 more passengers…

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The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them

Just as some pleasures are unique to summer travel, so are some of the painful mistakes one can make. Make too many of those errors, and the good stuff can go out the window. So here’s…

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Which Orlando Hotel Has the Best Pool?

Orlando has more than 118,000 hotel rooms—but not all resort pools are equal. Sometimes it's just a concrete tub beside the parking lot, but other times, it's a like a theme park unto…

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The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…

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What to Do in Fort Lauderdale (That Isn't the Beach)

More than 4 million cruise passengers pass through Fort Lauderdale 's Port Everglades a year. This southeastern Florida city may have high tourism arrivals on paper, but in…

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Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

Most American families are familiar with The Walt Disney Company's massive resorts in both Florida and California. But relatively few of them will have experience with the company's…

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12 Memorable Adventures in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is filled with opportunities for special moments, regardless of where you go looking for them, be it the cool, modern allure of San Juan nightlife; the miles of tropical…

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When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide

When should you go to the Caribbean or Hawaii and avoid hurricanes? Huge storms are the exception, not the norm, but when they do happen, they always fall on the same months of the…

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Frommer's Names the Perfect Caribbean Resorts

Few places can do luxury resorts as well as the Caribbean—and Frommer's researchers have been to them all. We asked our experts to name the most idyllic resorts in the islands, and…

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The Best Family Adventures on the Riviera Maya

Yes, it’s true—the aquamarine sea is astonishingly clear and warm, the sand is powder soft, and family visitors, in particular, are greeted with genuine hospitality along Mexico’s…

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What to Do, What to Buy in the Top Caribbean Cruise Ports

Thinking of taking a tropical cruise? The Caribbean islands each provide slightly different versions of sun and fun, so depending on your likes and dislikes, you’ll appreciate some…

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The Top Resorts for Families with Preschoolers

Vacationing with a preschooler can be a delight you remember forever. Their infectious giggles remind you of the joys of simple things--muddy sandcastles, big dinosaur bones, fireflies…

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Experiencing Eclectic Barbados Without All the Tourists

Barbados, celebrated as the birthplace of both rum and Rihanna, packs quite the historical punch. Although the Caribbean island was first colonized by the Spaniards, Britain occupied…

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Frommer's' 15 Must-Do Experiences in Barcelona

It’s not really a shock that Barcelona has become such a hot destination. What is surprising is how long it took most of the world to discover Barcelona’s diverse charms, which draw…

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Our Favorite New England Moments

What do drag queens, the Red Sox, and lobster rolls have in common? They’re all the pride of New England! Our favorite New England moments range from the outrageous to the outdoorsy.…

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Mexico's Next Big Thing: The Riviera Nayarit

Why head to the so-called Riviera Nayarit, that 192-mile stretch of “fun in the sun” along the Pacific coast of Mexico? Sure, a lot of the reason to head here has to do with golden…

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12 Landscapes that Belong on Another Planet

In the bustling cities that hold so much of the world’s population, it’s easy to forget that our planet is full of vast spaces and unimaginable wonders. Sure we’ve all seen photos of…

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The Best of Outdoor Hawaii

And we’re not just talking about beaches (though those are obviously a prime reason vacationers head to Hawaii). Try these other outdoor adventures for a taste of what makes Hawaii one…

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The Best of Hawaii for Kids

Hawaii was made for family vacations. Read on to see our picks for the experiences that will make your next trip even more special for your children (and you!).