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Oporto, Portugal: Gateway to Wine & Beauty

If you think the world is becoming too much the same thing everywhere, visit Portugal, which is still calmly but defiantly different. There may be McDonald's and Starbucks on too many…

Article / Local Experiences

Venture Along Central Portugal's Route of Light

In the kinder, gentler country that is Portugal, it's hard to find an area more typical than Central Portugal. One region therein is called the Rota da Luz (Route of Light); another is…

Article / Local Experiences

Head to Calgary, With or Without the Stampede

'It's the same, but different,' some Canadians say when attempting to explain their country to American visitors. That's true, of course, but you can say the same about Alberta…

Article / Packages

Bet Your Bottom Dollar in Las Vegas: Air and Four Nights' Stay From $197

Las Vegas is a lot more than an adult land. Even if you don't love to gamble or love to eat or love to people watch or love Celine Dion, there's still something to smile about in Las…

Article / Air Travel

Puerto Rico: Come Rain or Shine, Flights for $186 and Up

I just returned from a getaway to Puerto RicoÂ?and yes it rained a lot but there were glimpses of sunshine and no hurricanes, so all in all, a great vacation, albeit short. Seems I…

Article / Local Experiences

Experience Mountain Elegance With Wine in Bussaco, Portugal

Forget about Spanish castles and think of a beautiful Portuguese palace, where you can live for a time, hike a gorgeous national park, golf, ride horseback or just relax while living…

Article / Air Travel

London Packages: Fit for a Prince at a Pauper's Price

Just a hop over the ocean, London continues to excite first time travelers and draw return visitors with sights, shopping, museums, a popular monarchy, pomp and circumstance, those…

Article / Hotels

Fall for Nature in America's National Parks

Summer is the season for visiting America's famed national parks, but as temperatures start to cool down, so do visitor numbers and the prices at some of the country's most popular…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's San Diego

An unresolved financial crisis looms over the city of San Diego (thanks to a mismanaged city pension fund) but that hasn't seemed to put a crimp in the plans of many restaurateurs and…

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

Here's what's new in Boston since we prepared Frommer's Boston 2007.

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

Tourism is at an all-time high on the Valley Isle: The number of visitors is up, the number of airplane seats coming to paradise is up and the opportunities to have the vacation of…

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

We've collected a few updates to our latest book, Frommer's Hawaii 2007.

Article / Theme Park

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando

It's hard to believe how many changes have already occurred in the months since the Frommer's guide to Walt Disney World & Orlando was last revised. Attractions, rides, and…

Article / Air Travel

Fare Flash! American/United Mini-Fare War in Progress

The following routes are on sale for a limited time at $89 one-way, with no round-trip purchase required.

Article / Air Travel

A True Southern Belle in Savannah: Three Nights' Stay From $299

There is a distinguished charm about Savannah, a feeling you get when you walk down the tree lined streets. In amongst all this historic elegance is a romantic yet vibrant city just…

Article / Local Experiences

August's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Scotland!

Frommers.com and Dooley Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Scotland! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Local Experiences

Lithuania: Center of the New Old World

I recently visited Lithuania for the first time, finding it full of surprises. My biggest realization was that here, World War II ended just about 15 years ago. At least that is the…

Article / Packages

'Tis the Season To Book European Christmas Market Tours

It may be a little early to start thinking about Christmas, but it's exactly the right time to start thinking about Christmas travel.

Article / Miscellaneous

The Jersey Shore + Glitzy Excess of Vegas = One Perfect Casino Resort: What I Learned From a Recent Trip to Atlantic City

Carrie Havranek reports on her recent trip to Atlantic City and explores the fact that the casinos, for the most part, could do a better job of capitalizing on their prime location:…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Take an Inspiring Trip and Combine Art and Travel

More things than the color of leaves change in the fall. So do museum art exhibits, which go up, and airfare, which typically goes down. Here's a short list of the museum art…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

A Rail of a Tale: One Amtrak Code To Rule Them All

The fun's been taken out of the Amtrak discount code game recently, thanks to the introduction of a 'super code'.

Article / Packages

Pack Up and Head to Portugal: Airfare and Eleven Days From $2,645

Summer in Portugal means quiet fishing towns, mellow beaches, and inexpensive fresh lobster eaten overlooking a calm shoreline while sipping a local white wine.

Article / Air Travel

Spring Into Action and Spend Your Fall Down Under: Fly Round-Trip From $707

Spring is a magical season to visit Australia. The weather is sensational, the cities start celebrating with festivals and events and the flowers and everything else is in bloom.

Article / Air Travel

Japan for Not a Lot of Yen: Air and Hotel for Five Days From $979

Yes, Japan can be expensive. Who hasn't heard wild stories about the price of American consumer goods in Tokyo, like a $500 pair of Levis? Nevertheless, it's possible to travel to…

Article / Cruise

The Communications Revolution at Sea: Who's Got What

It was only ten years ago that your best bet for getting a message home from a cruise ship was to use your cabin's satellite phone -- at a rate of $8 to $15 per minute. Today, nearly…