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7 Ways to Enjoy Puerto Vallarta's Restaurant Scene

By Andrea Kahn Most travelers come to Puerto Vallarta for sand and sun. But many visitors fail to take full advantage of the city's hot restaurant scene, widely regarded as one of the…

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Top Destinations 2012: Winners

Where do you want to go in 2012? We've got some ideas. This time every year, Frommer's editors, authors, and experts from around the world finally settle on a list of our top…

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Baja California

By Valerie Hamilton Sparkling sands, Pacific sunsets, and a frosty margarita with plenty of salt: if Baja California is a postcard, it's a picture we've all seen before. Right? Well,…

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The 10 Best U.S. Day Trips By Train

By Sascha Segan Just because you're traveling without a car doesn't mean you're stuck at your destination. Many day trips -- a sleepy fishing village outside of New York City to a…

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Experience Washington, D.C.

America's most famous address has served as residence, office, reception site, and world embassy for every U.S. president since John Adams. Unless you reserve a tour months in advance,…

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World's Best Department Store Food Halls

By Beth Collins In the U.S., grabbing a bite to eat while shopping usually means heading to the food court and choosing between greasy hamburgers and even greasier pizza. But…

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Packing Tips for Beach Vacations

By Kara Murphy What you should consider bringing with you on a beach vacation depends on your mode of transportation. If you're flying to your destination, you'll want to pack only the…

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Trains Vs. Planes: The World's 10 Fastest Rail Pairs

By Sascha Segan Sick of flying? It's well known in transportation circles that for distances of around 250 miles - that's the distance from Dallas to Houston, or New York to Boston -…

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Oceania's Marina: A Cruise Ship Fit for Foodies

By Matt Hannafin; edited by Hannah Norman Oceania Cruises has been in business for more than ten years, but it wasn't until February 2011 that it launched its first purpose-built new…

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The 10 Best Business-Friendly Airports

By Sean O'Neill We salute the world's most efficient airports for business travelers: LAX, JFK, Heathrow... Oops, wrong list! Giving us hope for the future, our favorite airports excel…

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5 Great Party Destinations

By Charis Atlas Heelan Reward yourself with a stress-free vacation in one of these five best cities for partying and celebrating. Whether you're planning a girlfriend getaway or a…

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Top Airport Lounges in North America

By Sascha Segan Hanging out in an airport can get old pretty quickly, especially if you're trapped for hours at the gate because of a flight delay. An alternative to the chaos is an…

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7 Ways to Ski Lake Tahoe

By Eric Peterson; edited by Hannah Norman Too deep to freeze, jewel-like Lake Tahoe sits in the center of some of North America's best -- and snowiest -- ski country. 0 false 18 pt 18…

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My Flight Is Canceled, Now What?

By Lisa Cheng With the rise of TSA's full-body scanners and à la carte airline fees, air travel has dipped to a newfound low. The top complaint routinely registered in the Department…

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5 Trips Inspired By Best-Selling Novelists

By Charis Atlas Heelan You loved the book, so why not visit the location where it was set or where the author found inspiration? By joining one of these literary tours, you too can…

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Not Just for Skiers

By Carrie Havranek Many skiers come to Jackson Hole , Wyoming, but even the most uncoordinated travelers will appreciate this community that's filled with top-notch spas, great…

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Best of Hawaii: 40 Favorite Sights and Activities

By Jeanette Foster There really is just one cardinal rule to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation: relax -- you are in Hawaii. Don't focus on seeing everything, but take the time to actually…

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New York City's Best Year-Round Rooftop Bars and Terraces

If you follow any New Yorkers on Instagram, you might have gathered that the Big Apple is crazy about rooftop bars. It’s not hard to see why: Blissfully removed from the noise and…

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10 Over-the-Top Valentine's Day Packages

Note: This feature was first published in 2011. Not all packages are still available. Travel writers see a lot of funny things come into our inboxes, from babymoons to staycations and,…

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Affordable Opera Options in Paris

By Jacquelin Carnegie In Paris, fancy opera houses such as Opéra Garnier or the Opéra Bastille are not the only places to hear great arias. Music lovers can also find professional…

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Disney Dream: A Magical Kingdom at Sea

By Matt Hannfin When a cruise line waits a dozen years between launching ships, you gotta expect -- or at least hope -- that they do the new one right. Well, no worries here: Disney…

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Hotel Rooms with a View: 15 Top Picks

By Carrie Havranek Every traveler hopes to score a hotel room with a view, but there's no need to leave it to chance. Each of these hotels, inns, and vacation rentals comes with…

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9 Vintage-Inspired Hotels

By Kristine Hansen A hotel decked out in a vintage, chic vibe is perfect for travelers who either relish film and TV icons from the 1940s through the '70s or have a special affection…

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On Location in Italy, India, and Bali

By Gretchen Kelly Hotels and tour operators are all vying for the Eat, Pray, Love tourist dollar. Here's how to plan your own pilgrimage for the best price. And if you can't escape to…

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Italy Food Tour: Eating Around Apulia

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