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Family Fun and Learning in Parks Along the West Coast

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or two; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining…

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Staying Happy & Healthy on the Road

As parents, we're responsible for making sure our kids are healthy, rested and fed as well as providing challenges for their minds and bodies. With practice, it's not hard, even on the…

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Women in Charge: Laid Back Whidbey Island

When folks in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the Seattle-Tacoma area, want to escape for a weekend, they think often of Whidbey Island, just a short drive away.

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Family Fun and Learning in Western Parks

Consider joining a field institute or camp such as these in and around Yosemite & Sequoia national parks.

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Leave the Baggage to Them: Shipping Luggage

If you're going to be away for an extended period of time or you're a compulsive overpacker, consider these services to safely send your bags ahead of you.

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Buying Friends For An Evening In Reykjavik: A Guided Nightlife Tour

For a town of 180,000, Reykjavik has an amazing reputation for wild nightlife. Sometimes it seems like every Icelander between the ages of 20 and 50 takes to the streets on Friday and…

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Divining a Cure For The Weak Dollar: Best Destinations for Budget Travelers

In a world where even the Hungarian forint is busy spanking the dollar, it took a lot of hunting to find places where US cash still holds its value. But we tracked some down.

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Summer Hotel Specials, Plus a Rate for Our Readers Only

May 28, 2004 -- Sometimes hotels dream up crazy ways of getting the attention of prospective guests, perhaps adding a few twists to their services, sometimes coming up with a really…

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Travelweb Makes Priceline a Little Less Mysterious

Star-rating systems can be confusing. Priceline takes a giant step forward in ranking hotels and demystifying exactly where you'll be sleeping.

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Calling I.P. Freely! Finding the Best Bathrooms

When tourists have to go, some cities just won't play along. Finding public bathrooms on the road can demand some serious detours, but we're here to help.

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Taco Heaven: Frommer's-Only Discount at a Unique Mexican Cooking School

May 21, 2004 -- A heady 7,000 years of tradition suffuses the finest Mexican cooking. Spices combine into fine moles, building layer upon layer of flavor revealing Spanish, French and…

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Getting Ready: Making Reservations in National Parks

We've shown you how to pick the park that's right for and your family. Now that you know where you're going, let's get down to the details on how to claim your space.

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Family Fun and Learning in the Smoky Mountains

All the parks have ranger programs for children and adults, and some will even take the kids off your hands for an hour or 2; but for an in-depth learning vacation, consider joining a…

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Safety, Sanity and Insurance: Learning to Drive Your RV

It might seem like a monster on wheels, but an RV can easily be put under your control. Read on to become a master of the highways and byways.

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How to Buy a Recreational Vehicle

Tired of renting? Before you buy, you should research all venues for making your purchase. Here's what you need to know.

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May's Prize: Trip to the Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai!

Frommers.com and OctopusTravel.com are sending one lucky winner & a guest to China! Register now to win this vacation!

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Love All! Tennis Site Remains in Top Form

April 26, 2004 -- Last year, we recommended the Tennis Resorts Online (www.tennisresortsonline.com) as the "best online tennis vacation site" to you, backed up by accolades from…

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Firm Lowers Rates on Cell Phone Rentals

April 21, 2004 -- Cell phones can make foreign trips a lot more manageable and provide reassurance. If you're meeting friends or business contacts abroad, a phone can be an essential…

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PocketMail Provides Simple E-Mail Where Others Can't

This easy-to-use gadget lets you stay in touch cheaply whether you're in an RV, on the trail or in your hotel.

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Get Connected With This New Crop of World Phones For Verizon (And Maybe Sprint)

Samsung and Motorola announced the first phones that bridge the technologies used by Verizon and Sprint here and those used in Europe and much of the rest of the world. Both phones are…

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Best Hotels Bets in Ireland on a Budget

Accommodations will be one of the biggest expenses of your stay in Ireland, so it pays to consider before leaving what you really need and what you can do without.

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Fifty Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip To Ireland

The rumor has it -- and the experience of recent visitors confirms it -- that Ireland has become quite an expensive place to travel. Dirt cheap grub at the local pubs, loggings for…

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Yes, You Can Drink The Water With This Travel Gadget

For budget travelers who don't want to shell out a few dollars a pop for bottled water and adventurous travelers heading to destinations without bottles, we've found a great gadget:…

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Another Agency Goes Under, Stranding Passengers

There are good ways and bad ways to go out of business. This month, the bad way was illustrated by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Discover Wholesale Travel, also known as Aus-Vacations.

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Best Dining Bets in Disney World and Orlando with the Family

For the kids, for the 'kid in you' or for your adult self -- these dining options in the Orlando area won't leave you hungry for more.