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Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

Here's how to transform your vacation from an ordinary getaway to a peaceful experience filled with five-star service -- minus the matching price tag.

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Cruising Under the Radar, Caribbean Edition: Going by Sail Power

With its blue waters, vast skies, and reliable trade winds, the Caribbean is tailor-made for sailing ships -- but they're harder to find than you'd think. Here's a rundown of your…

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Park of the Week: Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a park that changes constantly thanks to the tides, waves, and currents that provide daily pressure on this narrow ribbon of sand.

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Little Kids, Big Savings: Resorts Woo the Preschool Set

For families with preschoolers, fall is the very best time of year to grab a getaway at a top family resort.

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Take Your Pick From 8 Perfect French Polynesian Beaches

Whether you're staying in one of French Polynesia's water-side resorts or cheaper digs inland, you're still well-positioned for relaxing afternoons and picture-postcard-worthy…

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See the Great Outdoors Without Leaving New York City

Woody Allen is not the only New Yorker who gets anxious leaving town. Many of us prefer to experience the great outdoors right here in old New York.

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Shore Bets: 6 Chesapeake Summer Destinations

The moment the summer sun comes out, boats ship out to waterside Maryland towns. A boat's not necessary, though -- almost all of them are less than 90 minutes from the Bay Bridge by…

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The Able Traveler: Accessible Beaches for Everyone

If you are a little unsteady on your feet, beaches can be downright dangerous. But that doesn't mean you have to give up sand and the surf altogether: there's a wide range of…

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Take a Dip at the Park System's Best Beaches

From the rocky shorelines of Acadia National Park off the coast of Maine to the cobblestone beaches of Olympic National Park in the Pacific Northwest you'll find the right beach for…

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Affordable Tropical Beach Vacations for the Family

From Tahiti to the Caymans: Even some of the most exotic destinations have made concessions and are offering incentives to bring your family over.

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All Aboard: Family Sailing Adventures Around the World

Your family can sail the seven seas -- or at least one of them -- and you don't have to be rich and famous to afford it.

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Plunge Deep into the Caribbean's 5 Best Dive Resorts

Whether you're a master or novice looking to get certified -- here are five Caribbean spots where you can get your dive on in style.

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Park of the Week: Virgin Islands National Park

The Virgin Islands National Park isn't the only U.S. park that can be reached only by ferry, but it may well be the prettiest.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Deconstructing My Honeymoon in Aruba

When our reader finds out the pool at her resort is closed, she faces the prospect of a ruined honeymoon. The hotel says sorry, but offers no alternative except use of a nearby pool.…

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5 Caribbean Bargains for February and Beyond

It's February and it's cold. Thankfully, prices for travel Costa Rica, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean destinations are getting much cheaper.

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Why Krabi, Thailand Really Rocks

The golden yet gritty sands of Thailand's beaches can't compete with the powdery white strips elsewhere, but he background scenery sure can: The craggy limestone towers and photogenic…

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Get Wet: 3 Underwater Adventures for the Whole Family

These picks offer a selection of swimming and snorkeling escapes in the U.S. and the Caribbean that are suitable for the young and old alike.

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Uncovering Florida's Hidden Atlantic Escapes: Amelia, Fort George, and the Talbot Islands

Barrier islands dot the maritime landscape along the Florida's Atlantic coastline, and they're ideal getaways for a day, a weekend, or longer.

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Top 5 U.S. National Parks for Winter Warmth

During the winter months, several National Parks close down for the season, but there are a few parks located in warmer locales that enjoy moderate to downright hot conditions…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Caribbean

Expanded international and inter-island air service, more resorts and facilities, and other updates from the islands.

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How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park

Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.

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Knockin' on Heaven's Door: Wisconsin's Shore Bet Vacation Destination

Door County is a winsome, relaxing place that hasn't grown cynical about its appeal to tourists -- and it's a good value for your vacation dollars, too.

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Plan Now for Fall and Winter Family Getaways in the Sun

By the beginning of fall many families begin thinking about their next getaway, and invariably they want to go somewhere to escape the impending cold weather. Here are Caribbean…

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Block Island: A Porkchop of Peace in the Northeast

In the high-pressure, high-priced northeast, this island off the end of Long Island is a flash back to earlier, quieter decades. And it's considerably less expensive in high season…

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Bath to Basics: Spas That Soak You Right

Water as therapy is nothing new, from the Japanese onsen and the Native American Temazcal to the Turkish hammam and the Roman bath. Today, bath rituals are finding there way onto even…