Articles

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: Safest Airlines & Planes

With the grounding of thousands of flights, is something basically wrong airplanes? Well, yes, there is something wrong, but it's not the safety of our airline fleet.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Greenwashed! Make Sense of the Travel Industry's Eco Promises

Travelers want to feel socially responsible -- and the travel industry, true to character, is more than happy to take their money. Even if it's doing nothing meaningful to help the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise Primer for French Polynesia

It takes time to get to French Polynesia, but there are few places on earth as idyllic. The teal-green lagoons and palm-tree fringed islands are out of this world and the truest…

Article / Cruise

10 Reasons Cruise Ships Are Better than Vegas

What did I realize during a few days and nights walking the Strip and trawling the casinos? I realized that cruise ships are waaaaay better than Sin City -- and here's why.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: A Room With a Wrong View

Bob Ledford is promised a room with a two-sided ocean view when he books through Expedia. But when he arrives, the view isn't what he expected, the hotel doesn't seem to care, and…

Article / Family & Kids

Let Them Get High! High-Altitude Adrenaline Sports Travel for Kids

You look at some kids and just know they're going to spend time in the hospital. They're the ones jumping their bikes down long stairwells or skateboarding on banisters. Here are some…

Article / Local Experiences

A Spring Weekend in Washington, D.C. with a Toddler & Baby in Tow

We could not have picked a better getaway than D.C. in my three-year-old daughter's eyes. Nearly two weeks later and she is still drawing pictures of the city in her sketch book,…

Article / Miscellaneous

My Trip Planning Strategy: Divide and Conquer

If you don't know whether to head north, south, east or west for advice when planning a trip, here's a strategy and a short list on the pros and cons of using a travel agent v.…

Article / Local Experiences

Ask Suzy! Handbags in Florence, Shoes in Vietnam -- and Buying Bespoke Suits

The world shopping guru answers your questions!

Article / Local Experiences

Touring European Cities Like a Local with Like-A-Local

Frommer's guidebook editor Jennifer Poland delves deeper into Amsterdam with the aid of a unique tour provider. You can do the same in cities scattered across the continent.

Article / Air Travel

The Southern Mediterranean Charms of Sicily and Malta

Charis Atlas Heelan reveals tips and deals for an affordable island vacation -- even during peak season.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: That's Some Cleaning Bill

Bart Everson's room rate at an Alabama resort includes a big surprise: a $166 'cleaning fee.' The fine print in his reservation mentions a fee, but doesn't say how much he'll be…

Article / Hotels

Magical Stays: Perfecto Paradores for Your Next Trip to Spain

Spain has a rich architectural heritage with magnificent historic walled cities and some of the finest preserved castles and fortresses in Europe. Spain's 'Paradores' are a stunning…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Exploring Grand Junction, Colorado's Parks and Monuments

Vineyards and orchards dot the valley floor east of the city, alongside the Colorado River. And if you drive two hours north from Grand Junction, you end up at Dinosaur National…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Focus on Mount Rainier National Park

The mountain is the single most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, with about 75 glaciers, endangered like others throughout the world by global warming.

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

Despite the fact that it's still no cheaper to fly to New Zealand from the Northern Hemisphere, and despite the dire predictions on the impact of all those air miles, international…

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

Read on for the latest on the best beer 'in the world,' bike tours, new hotels and more.

Article / Air Travel

Is Greece Still The Word? Ways to Save on a European Vacation

With the U.S. dollar at a historical low against the powerful Euro and no relief in sight, can those with a tighter money belt still afford to travel to this ancient land? Can you…

Article / Air Travel

Grounded by Inspections? Four Tips for Getting There Anyway

If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of air travelers whose plans were disrupted by inspection-related cancellations at American Airlines or one of the flights bound to be called…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Highway Robbery: Coping with the Great American Speed Trap

After being handed my $120 ticket and told to have a nice day, I turn to my wife. 'Do you feel like we've just been mugged?' I ask.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

One-Way Spring Car Rentals: Drive North for the Summer

We've rounded up some car rental promotions for your perusal.

Article / Cruise

Sampling the Far East by Cruise Ship

For some, the convenient and secure cruise-ship cocoon is the only way to see the Far East, a vast region of exotic places, languages and cuisine.

Article / Cruise

Princess News: New Name, More Comfy, Live Opera, and Lots of Love

From the west coast comes a spate of news from the Love Boat line itself.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Key West: Conch Fritters, Margaritas & Characters

A one-time Key West resident and frequent visitor shares his favorite spots for eating, drinking and sleeping at one of the country's most unique destinations.

Article / Money and Fees

10 Smart Alternatives To Higher Fare Routes

Here are ten routes where the dominant carrier raised rates recently, and what you can do to keep from paying the higher costs.