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A Recap of the Week's Events on the Plucky Survivors Roadtrip

Last week, we introduced you to the Plucky Survivors and their journey across parts of the American South. Today, we check in on where they've been and what they've seen.

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An American Tradition with a Twist: The Plucky Survivors See America Roadtrip

My friend Rick Garman and I are about to head out on an epic (to us, anyway) road trip that will begin and end in New Orleans, cover 2,300 miles and take in quintessential American…

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PA's Route 6: Mountains, Mines & Railroads

The eastern quarter of Pennsylvania's Route 6 is its most diverse, in terms of geography, geology and people. Along this route, you have the gorgeous lush greenery of the Pocono…

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Strike it Rich! California's Gold Country Travelogue

Californians today claim the brains behind such ventures as Silicon Valley and other good aspects of their state all stem from the Gold Rush Days back in the 1850s. Today, a parade of…

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On the Road from Melbourne: A Day-Trip to the Mornington Peninsula

Just an hour from Melbourne by car or a quick trip across Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff by ferry the Mornington Peninsula is a breath of fresh air and a sensational place to visit,…

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Made in the U.S.A.: Tour a Factory for a Taste of America

The specific 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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Editor's Choice: Hit the Road, Jack or Jill, with our Favorite Scenic Drives

If, like us, summer inspires you to release your inner Jack Kerouac, it's time to think about hittin' the road.

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Road Trip Resources for Maps, Sites, Gas Prices and More

The road trip is a quintessential American experience, just like apple pie and baseball, and now is the time when your fellow citizens start pulling out the atlas and begin tracing…

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Miles ands Miles of Bargains and Treasures on Two American Shopping Roadtrips

Get in your car, trailer, truck or RV and bring plenty of cash to these unique shopping road trip events.

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Small Town, Big Charm: Visit Southern Jewel Oxford, Mississippi

With its romantic inns, fair climate, and reasonably-priced Southern eateries, this enchanting town is an inexpensive travel alternative where your hard earned dollars go a long way.

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September Prize: Trip for Two to Boston!

Frommers.com, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, American Airlines & Hotel Marlowe are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Boston! Register now to win this…

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Considerations Before Buying a Motorized RV

We offer the pros and cons of a wide variety of motorized recreational vehicles, such as Class A, B & C motor homes, van campers and more.

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The ABCs of RVs: A Glossary of Common RV Terms

As professional travelers we had to adopt certain accepted terms from the RV world in order to correctly describe the vehicles. Here are a few of the terms you'll need to know to get…

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Considerations Before Buying a Towable RV

We offer the pros and cons of a wide variety of towables recreational vehicles, such as folding camping trailers, travel trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, truck campers and more.

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Victorian Vibe: Ellicott City Historic District

We invite you to stop at this historic Maryland town that's off the beaten path, yet has attracted historical figures and modern-day tourists.

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Driving The Casade Loop: The Rugged and Pristine Northwest, For Less

Few people outside the state of Washington know about the Cascade Loop, but word is getting out. If you like driving long stretches of gorgeous mountain scenery without meeting another…

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Tips from the Publisher: Quiet Weekends in Lancaster, PA

A short trip for East-coasters to Amish Country can make for an affordable, educational and eye-opening experience for the whole family.

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Tips from the Publisher: A Visit to Napa Valley

Frommer's Travel Guides publisher Mike Spring shares the joy--and the secrets--of a visit to wine country, including the best way to get more vino for your dollar.

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A Brief Stop in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Just a short drive from larger and more active Philadelphia, Reading, PA, and Berks County provide a welcome return to simpler times.

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Tips from the Publisher: Which Valley Is Best for You?

The Fall is the best time to head to California Wine Country, only an hour or so from downtown San Francisco. But which to choose, Sonoma or Napa?

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Watch the Simple Pleasures Roll by in Traincentric Strasburg, PA

An ironic juxtaposition of all-things-locomotive nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country.

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In the Heartland: An Ohio Road Trip by RV, Part II

In this second of a two-part series, husband-and-wife travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater cover an extensive route through northern Ohio and point out the statewide…

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In the Heartland: An Ohio Road Trip by RV, Part I

In this first of a two-part series, husband-and-wife travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater focus on some handy tips, cover an extensive route through southern Ohio and…

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On the Road to Hershey, With a Kiss

Bob Fisher takes you to the town that chocolate built, plus a visit to nearby Harrisburg.

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Doing Delft, Quiet & Pretty to a Fault

There's more than just blue and white china in this (double) Dutch treat of a town.