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Thai-rrific Budget Dive Spots

Venture into the warm waters of the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea to find superb diving and budget prices.

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Private Island Rundown: Who Offers What in the Caribbean and Bahamas

At the busiest ports it's good-bye relaxing beach paradise and hello crowds and pushy touts. But the cruise lines' private resorts provide passengers with a sane, place to enjoy the…

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Pacific Paradises of Tahiti & Fiji -- on a Budget

What better time than now to start planning your next beach vacation to escape the winter cold. When things start cooling down, heat up with a getaway to one or more islands in the…

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Dolphin Dips: Four Aquatic Adventures in Florida

What child doesn't love the idea of having a splash with a dolphin? Four Florida facilities make it easy to get up close and personal with sea life.

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Romania's Black Sea Budget Beach Getaways

A European beach vacation may seem beyond your budget this year, but if you look east of the Mediterranean you'll discover a very different and quite affordable Black Sea alternative.

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Myrtle Beyond-the-Beach: 15 Reasons to Coax Your Kids off the Sand

Myrtle Beach is a quintessential kid-friendly seaside resort, but sun, sand, and surf are just the beginning. Here are 15 great reasons to pull your children to dry land.

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The Split Personality of the Alabama Gulf Coast -- Lux Yet Laid Back

The Alabama Gulf Coast may only stretch a mere 32 miles, but they are certainly 32 miles of some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country.

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Low Budget Alternatives to High-Season European Favorites

What if you could capture the romance of Paris, the medieval charm of Spain or the white-washed villas of the Greek Isles without actually heading to Europe?

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Bobbing in a Kayak Near the Panama Canal

Both the natural and the human-made marvels that coexist in Panama are a considerable draw for travelers to Central America's isthmus nation.

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A Cayman Islands Escape (and a Cautionary Tale)

What could be better than a long weekend on a Caribbean island in mid-January? Leaving behind the sub-freezing temperatures of the urban Northeast for a condo on Seven Mile Beach?…

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Cruise Primer for French Polynesia

It takes time to get to French Polynesia, but there are few places on earth as idyllic. The teal-green lagoons and palm-tree fringed islands are out of this world and the truest…

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Key West: Conch Fritters, Margaritas & Characters

A one-time Key West resident and frequent visitor shares his favorite spots for eating, drinking and sleeping at one of the country's most unique destinations.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Virgin Islands

The latest reports on new hotels, restaurants, shops and activities on St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and the British Virgin Islands, too.

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Exploring the Riviera Nayarit: A Low-Key Getaway from Puerto Vallarta

How you can take advantage of the big city's nightlife and culture while escaping to a smaller and cheaper town on the nearby coastline.

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March Madness: Spring Break and Easter, Not-So-Perfect Together

We've found some packages and promotions for Easter and end-of-winter escapes where your much needed break won't be broken by student masses.

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Tennis Takes Over: Grand-Slam Getaways on Both Coasts

The beach or the desert? Instead of following around thousands of college kids, become a tennis tailgater at two of the country's spring hot spots -- Palm Springs and Miami.

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March's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Hawaii

Frommers.com and Hawaii.com are sending one lucky winner and a guest on a trip to Hawaii. Register now to win this vacation!

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The Perfect Caribbean Island

He wants nightlife and scuba diving, you want to lie in a hammock under a palm tree and eat lobster every day. The answer is the Caribbean, but how can you choose and island when there…

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3 Close Ways to Get Far, Far Away

We've found places in and nearby the US that are close, yet pristine enough to feel like a true vacation -- all with activities kids will enjoy.

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Best Ways to Enjoy Bali's Lux Life for Less

Bali is a bargain paradise destination once you get there, but airfares are often a big stumbling block -- except now.

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You Can Afford: Iceland in Winter

How smart budget travelers can turn Iceland into an affordable getaway for families.

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Kangaroo and Fraser: Two Magical Australian Islands

Australia coastline is famous for white sand, rocky outcrops, and incredible marine life. Lesser known are its hundreds of smaller islands that hug the mainland.

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Weekend Getaways: Fleeing NYC for a Bit of AC

Spending 24 hours in Vegas' coastal cousin is a welcome escape from the Big Apple -- even if you're not a gambler.

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Editor's Choice: Most Romantic Travel Destinations

We asked our local romance experts (aka our editors) to tell us their favorite romantic getaways spots. Here's what they had to say.

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How to Get Old-School Adriatic Bliss in Brand-New Montenegro

Travelers looking for the new summer vacation spot are already on to it, so it won't be long before Montenegro loses its status as one of Europe's best-kept secrets.