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Embrace the Cold Shoulder Season in Chile and Argentina

As we head into our spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, our cousins down below brace for fall and winter. Most tour operators stop offering outdoor adventures to Patagonia and the…

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Leapin' Lions! Spring into an African Safari from $2,599 for Two Weeks

You don't expect a rhinoceros to be so dense, or a baby elephant to be so cute. And you don't expect to feel the same excitement you felt as a child every time something new and…

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Caravan Around the World with an RV Tour

Nowadays, touring companies lead groups of RVers around the globe in great big caravans. From Central America to Oregon to European vacations, RV touring puts drivers and countries on…

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Southwest Adventure: One Week in Arizona with Kids in Tow

As it turned out, November is a great time to visit Arizona. The weather is comfortable during the day and then cools off at night, but best of all, there are no crowds. Not at the…

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Grand Tours of the American Southwest: Rough it from $63 a Day or Go Upscale from $150

The sunsets over the Grand Canyon are just as awe-inspiring in the fall. The aerial views just as wide and expansive. The tourists mouths just as agape. One of the few things that…

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Tour De France, Italy, California and Beyond with These Fall Bike Trips

Chalk it up to Lance Armstrong and the legions of yellow bracelet wearing he inspired, or chalk it up to Americans getting off their duffs and starting to exercise more, but suddenly,…

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Mudslide Hobbles Access to Yellowstone National Park

Mudslides have had one huge year in 2005. They decimated southern California, displacing people from their homes and radically altering landscapes. In New York City, just last month,…

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Horsing Around on Vacation: Don't Say Nay to Equine Adventures

Imagine a vacation where you saddle up each morning and see your destination at a peaceful pace, the way travelers would have a century before. Back roads and trails reveal so much…

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A-Fore!-dable Golf Getaways: Hotel, Green Fees and More

The coming of baseball and spring flowers bring the blooming of the country's best golf courses as they enter prime conditions. May flowers look great next to perfectly cut fairways…

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Early Bird Gets the Worm: And the Best Camp Sites, Too

The prices described in this article have now changed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.

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

United's low-fare service, Ted (tel. 800/225-5833; www.flyted.com) launches in Denver on April 3, 2005 with three daily flights between Denver International Airport (DIA) and Chicago's…

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Cost-Friendly Costa Rica from Under $100 a Day

An ecological wonder, Costa Rica has quickly become a hot spot among global travelers seeking inland wonders and coastal relaxation. With excellent package deals that include air and…

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100's of Coupons in One Handy Booklet Offer Big Discounts in Big Alaska

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers. For the seventh year running,…

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Handy Andes: Current Offers to Peru Highlights Shine

 Machu Picchu is a getaway fit for Incan royals -- a hidden city, concealed in a valley at the top of a cloudscraping, forested Andean peak. Before the Spanish showed up, this was the…

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Tourism Eruptions: Vacationing with a Volcano

 November 19, 2004 -- Eruptions make spectacular television viewing, but you may be surprised to know that there are thousands of people throughout the world who thrive on visiting…

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

Every year we scour the state of Arizona to track down what's new and noteworthy. Following are some of my discoveries.

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October's Prize:Niagara Falls Getaway for Two!

Frommers.com and Embassy Suites Hotel Niagara Falls are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Niagara Falls! Register now to win this vacation!

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Cost Cutting Kiwis: Tour New Zealand from $128 a Day

August 24, 2004 - Those bargain basement fares on new routes to New Zealand we recently covered are still available for purchase through September 3. Some package tours that include…

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Panama: Famous Canal, City & Jungle Tours from $499

August 20, 2004 -- Rife with rainforests, coastlines and Indian ruins, Panama has become one of the top ecological destinations in Central America. Long touted as an adventure tourists…

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Korea Kicks it up a Notch with Funds-Friendly Furloughs

July 16, 2004 -- An Asian vacation to many often means choosing between either China or Japan, relegating the other countries to also-rans. We think that's unfortunate, indeed. The…

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Ten Questions To Ask Yourself When Selecting an RV

Consider these points before you buy or lease a recreational vehicle.

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June's Prize:Win a Trip for Two to Belize!

Frommers.com and Belize Tourism Board are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Belize! Register now to win this vacation!

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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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Hassle-Free Holidays: Frommer's Tip List for Traveling Without a Worry

Procrastinators will find sky-high air and rail fares for the turkey week right now, and Christmas and New Year's down the pike. There are a ways to reduce stress while saving time and…

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Silver Wings Means Spectacular Savings for Seniors

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