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Article / Local Experiences

Sun, Sand, and Sports in the Heart of Paris

Paris has some of the best museums in the world, but if you start to experience overload or your family threatens a mutiny, it's time to discover some of Paris' other recreational…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Shore Bets: 6 Chesapeake Summer Destinations

The moment the summer sun comes out, boats ship out to waterside Maryland towns. A boat's not necessary, though -- almost all of them are less than 90 minutes from the Bay Bridge by…

Article / Money and Fees

5 Secrets Travelers Need to Know When Dealing with a Collection Agency

Travel providers are paying attention to every penny, and going after customers who may or may not owe. What should you do if a travel company sends a collection agency after you?

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Your Airline Ticket's No Good Here

When our reader lands in Mexico City on her way to Tapachula, she's told her airline ticket from Cheapoair.com isn't valid. After paying for a new ticket, she waits in vain for a…

Article / Air Travel

Watch Out! 11 Airline Fees You Haven't Heard Of ... Yet

If past experience is any indicator, several new fees could be tacked on to your fare. Maybe not today, not tomorrow, but someday soon, and for the rest of your flying life.

Article / Arts and Culture

Germany Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Bauhaus

If you're planning a trip to Germany, you can binge on Bauhaus in Berlin and easily make day trips to Dessau and Weimar for an unprecedented look at the movement that revolutionized…

Article / Food and Drink

How to Win Big, Lose Less on Vegas Dining

You don't have to lose your shirt to get a great meal in Vegas' best restaurants. Here are seven tips for eating affordably in Sin City:

Article / Local Experiences

6 Ways to Celebrate Warm Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee

This dynamic city may be packed with southern charm ad hews close to its rugged pioneer roots, but it's become home to much more than chicken and dumplings and Americana music.

Article / Local Experiences

4 New Places in the U.S. to Try Your Luck

These days, it seems you can't travel more than 100 miles in any given direction without running into a casino or some manner of gambling facility.

Article / Family & Kids

Summer on the Slopes: Big Mountain Fun at a Bargain

As the quest for an affordable family getaway heats up this summer, many savvy parents are packing up the kids and hitting the slopes.

Article / Family & Kids

San Francisco for Kids: 9 Top Spots

Striking a balance between adult satisfaction and a child's glee can be difficult, unless you're in the rare city that can please people of all ages. Here's what to do in such a city.

Article / Family & Kids

Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip

No matter how snazzy the car and how short the trip, the biggest challenge is keeping the kids amused along the way. And that's clearly a challenge a lot of us will be facing this…

Article / Food and Drink

How to Eat in Tahiti Without Ruining Your Paradise

Even when you're in paradise you've got a budget to behold. So, glance at the shimmery turquoise water, tighten your belt and skip the resort restaurants in favor of the islands'…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Should the Travel Industry End Its War on Smokers?

We forced smokers to ridiculous lengths to escape from our collective tyranny. Here's why we need to lighten up when it comes to smoking.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Abraham Lincoln National Park

During this bicentennial celebration of Lincoln's birth, there are plenty of sites to which you can go to see some of his history, but of importance on any list is his birthplace in…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

3 Ways to Plan a National Park Vacation Online

Where can you turn these days for help in planning a national park vacation? Here are three websites that offer great content for planning a national park visit.

Article / Family & Kids

Summer Season Activities in U.S. National Parks

The high summer season has arrived throughout most of the National Park System, and that means there is no shortage of activities for you and your family to take part in.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Fish Story: 4 Deep-Sea Destinations off the Baja Peninsula

Squeezed as it is between the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, Baja California is a mecca for deep-sea fishermen in pursuit of a big catch.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshoter: No Ticket, But They Remembered the Bill

Travelocity sells but doesn't get tickets to a member of the military looking for a little R&R. The credit card company sides with the soldier, but Travelocity sends a collection…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Discounts Get Easier This Summer

Amtrak is trying a neat new trick this summer: making its discounted rail fares easier to use. Bye-bye confusing codes, hello lower fares.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Munich and the Bavarian Alps

Despite the economy, recent surveys show that more young people in Germany would like to live in the capital of Bavaria than in any other German metropolis -- and tourists are…

Article / Local Experiences

6 Ways to Flamenco in Madrid

Flamenco's tangled musical roots sprout from Andalusia, but the current artistic revival began in Madrid in the 1980s and no where else offers as much variety.

Article / Arts and Culture

Fly Away to London with Peter Pan

This summer is a exciting one for the young at heart visiting London, especially those who count themselves fans of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan.

Article / Money and Fees

Beyond the Buzz: How to Use Twitter for Travel Help

Even if you don't care about Twitter, there are two reasons you need to know about it: it can save you time getting through to customer service and it can save you money.

Article / Air Travel

Get Out of the Penalty Box: Tips for Avoiding Long Taxi-in Times

When flights arrive too early, they can spend a considerable amount of time waiting before you can get off. Here are four ways to get to the gate faster.