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Scary Sleeping at Haunted Houses: Where to Lay Your Head, Tempt the Spirits

If you've ever stayed at a bed and breakfast, you may have thought you heard something go bump in the night. Here are a handful of places that aren't afraid to argue that 'bump' ma be…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How is Climate Change Affecting U.S. National Parks?

Tell-tale signs of climate change are visible across the National Park System if you look for their subtleties. Here's what the park service wants to do about it.

Article / Local Experiences

Get Attention for Your Writing: New Key West Class

Want to catch the attention of editors and readers with your writing? Our own Bob Fisher is holding his annual Travel Writing Workshop down in Key West this February.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

Here's how to transform your vacation from an ordinary getaway to a peaceful experience filled with five-star service -- minus the matching price tag.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

This year, Ecuador is weathering the storm of economic downturn as best it can and trying to find its place in the world of tourism, while traffic to the Galapagos Islands remains…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Hurricane Hit My Hotel, So Where's My Refund?

Our reader's hotel promises a refund for a nonrefundable hotel room after a hurricane strikes. But it's months later now and the hotel has gone into radio silence. Is the money gone…

Article / Air Travel

Air Chapter 11: 5 Tips for Surviving the Bankrupt Skies

One day -- maybe soon -- you could be flying the bankrupt skies. How will that affect your trip? Here's how you can prepare.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Philadelphia and the Amish Country

The city's economy has been hit hard, but there are promising signs all around: South Philly's emerging East Passyunk neighborhood, Northern Liberties growth, chef Jose Garces'…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

4 Ways to Have a Mexican Adrenalin Adventure

For many travelers, a vacation to Mexico means lying on a white sand beach and doing next to nothing. But for a select few, heading south of the border is all about adrenalin-pumping…

Article / Hotels

5 Insider Strategies for Avoiding a Hotel Billing Error

Billing snafus have been happening since there have been hotels, but in this awful economy, hotels are far more reluctant to fix the mistake unless they can find the guilty party.…

Article / Local Experiences

Back to Basics with Agritourism and Farm Vacations Across the U.S.

Looking for a greener vacation idea that will be both rewarding and affordable? The answer may lay only a short drive or flight away at the nearest farm.

Article / Cruise

He Said/She Said on the Best Cruises for Everyone

What are the best cruises? It's not easy to answer in a snappy one-liner, but our two in-house cruise experts give it a shot anyway.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruising Under the Radar, Caribbean Edition: Going by Sail Power

With its blue waters, vast skies, and reliable trade winds, the Caribbean is tailor-made for sailing ships -- but they're harder to find than you'd think. Here's a rundown of your…

Article / Arts and Culture

7 Ways to Chase New Orleans' Literary Ghosts

From Faulkner to Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote and more -- jump on the trail of great southern writers in New Orleans.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for Canceled Vegas Vacation

Our reader's husband falls ill before a trip to Las Vegas, and the couple cancels their vacation. Now US Airways wants to keep their money. Why can't it offer them a refund?

Article / Packages

Discounted European Airfares and Getaways this Fall

This fall, prices seem even lower than last year and, even with currency exchange, you're still going to be doing pretty well. Here are a few deals to get you started.

Article / Road Trips

8 Day Trip Destinations Near San Francisco

From bustling urban centers to pristine natural settings, Northern California can please even the pickiest of travelers. Here are eight day trips within a two-hour drive from San…

Article / Food and Drink

3 Stops Along British Columbia's Wine Trail

I had heard of Kelowna and its fines wines, but I never dreamed I would find a genuine slice of paradise in the town and its nearby vineyards, farms, and lakeside hills.

Article / Arts and Culture

Off-Season Adventures for the Family at Virginia Beach

A wide, sandy beach can seem a little sad at summer's end, but at Virginia Beach, the city's tourist bosses have made it more fun, with events, an aquarium, and historic sites.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

8 National Park Treasures for the Armchair Traveler

While many park travelers have a few park-related texts on hand, how might the park aficionado round out his or her library? Here are some suggestions, ranging from bear attacks to…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park Notes: Harvest Time & the Call of the Elk

Find out where you can pick fall fruit in parks, and where you can hear the odd sound of 'bugling' elk.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a park that changes constantly thanks to the tides, waves, and currents that provide daily pressure on this narrow ribbon of sand.

Article / Hotels

Seeing the Splendor of Fall From Within a National Park

Fall is on its way, painting its rich, vibrant hues across the national park landscapes of the U.S. What could be better than viewing these kaleidoscopic shows in person?

Article / Food and Drink

Five London Restaurants to Try This Season

London has literally thousands of restaurants to choose from, but here are five relative newcomers that are definitely worth trying if you're heading there soon.

Article / Local Experiences

The Able Traveler: A Touch of Nostalgia in Eastern Tennessee

The secrecy of WWII Oak Ridge is gone, but a nostalgic air remains. It's a great place to step back in time, learn a little history and just enjoy the ambiance of this all-American…