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Au Revoir US, Bonjour Slopes: European Ski Offers Start Piling Up

October 12, 2004 -- Innsbruck, Val D'Isere, Chamonix, Courcheval, Interlaken, St. Moritz, Zermatt. The names even sound glamorous. They should. Skiing Europe is glamorous, challenging,…

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The Art of Bathing: Japanese Hot Springs

October 8, 2004 -- The Japanese didn't invent the art of bathing (that was something the ancient Romans can take credit for), but they certainly have perfected it. Hot spring bathing…

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Verdant Values: Lush & Green Costa Rica Costs Less Through Winter

October 5, 2004 -- Warm up this fall and winter in tropical Costa Rica. Surf, sunbathe, swim in waterfalls, raft, go game fishing, explore volcanoes, climb jungle canopies or do…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Washington, D.C.

The nation's capital is buzzing with tried-and-true American interests: presidential politics and baseball. Here's what's doing in the district.

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

Here's a brief summary of the latest happenings for Down Under with news on new air passes, hotel renovations and even penquins.

Article / Packages

Cradle of Civilization Closeout: Tarry in Low-Tarriff Turkey

October 8, 2004 -- Always a haven for visitors from places such as Germany and Britain, it is now increasingly popular with American travelers, too. Here are a couple of more reasons…

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Late Season Italy Priced to Move

October 7, 2004 -- October weather provides some of the nation's finest days. A few of our favorite packagers have deals well into the autumn, so let's share some with you right…

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Discover Ancient History Along the Mayan Route

October 7, 2004 -- Fifteen years ago, William Garrett, former editor of National Geographic Magazine proposed the creation of a Mayan Route, a dedicated tourist route connecting…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montréal & Québec City

We report on recent changes including new hotels, a boom in restaurant growth and more.

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

We've got the latest for travelers on what's happening across England.

Article / Local Experiences

Pass Go Cheaply with Tourism Passes

We've written here before about City Pass and others of its ilk, voucher books intended to help you save money on admission fees to museums and other attractions, and most of them also…

Article / Road Trips

Small Town, Big Charm: Visit Southern Jewel Oxford, Mississippi

With its romantic inns, fair climate, and reasonably-priced Southern eateries, this enchanting town is an inexpensive travel alternative where your hard earned dollars go a long way.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Ups & Downs of Swiss Travel: Alpine Bus Tours

October 5, 2004 -- Traveling through Switzerland with an English couple working on a guidebook to that country, and asked before getting into their car how many miles we would be…

Article / Hotels

Alternative Accommodations, from Agritourism to a Volkswagen (and then some)

Whether just a few degrees removed from hotel accommodations or a whole different universe, there are great options for travelers seeking adventure, more authenticity or just more…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

October's Prize:Niagara Falls Getaway for Two!

Frommers.com and Embassy Suites Hotel Niagara Falls are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Niagara Falls! Register now to win this vacation!

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

There's good news, and there's bad news. The economy and tourism are back again in full force, so the town's a-hoppin' but with that comes a bigger bill.

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Have a Rio Good Time & Warm Up to These Savings

As we start sliding into chillier temps, the mercury starts rising south of the equator. Here are a few of our favorite packages to get you there on the cheap.Gate 1 Travel has an…

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Firecrackin' Fares for Hong Kong

Hong Kong has something for everyone. Sun worshippers can revel on the beaches of the hundreds of islands that dot the South China Sea. Gamblers can hydroplane over to Macau and play…

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Irish Luck for All with Low Fares and Specials

September 30, 2004 -- Irish eyes will be smiling on you this fall and winter with cut-price packages and airfares to the Emerald Isle. So if the idea of a round of golf followed by a…

Article / Air Travel

Spoil Yourself in Spain: Six Nights from $479, Air Included

September 28, 2004 -- The prices couldn't be better for late fall and winter getaways for a short stays in Madrid, longer retreats on the Costa del Sol or an undetermined length of…

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Halloween Travel: All Treat, No Trick

September 24, 2004 -- At some point, adults co-opted Halloween. After all, any holiday based on free candy, playing tricks and wearing costumes is just too good to leave to the kids.…

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Buy into Budget Bavaria, Bargain Brrr-lin and More

September 28, 2004 -- You'll want to strike up the band over these impressive offers for German escapes including air and hotel packages, discount hotels and castle stays. Oom pah pah…

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The Lure of Romantic (and Affordable) San Francisco

It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco. From its chock-a-block row houses on winding hills to the gorgeous bay under crystal clear mid-day skies that quickly shift under…

Article / Local Experiences

Give a Little, Get a Lot: Volunteer Vacations for the Conscientious Traveler

Learning about other cultures and experiencing the world's diversity first hand are the essence of international travel. Nowhere is that more true than with a volunteer vacation.

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

Here are some of the latest developments in the city that always changes but is still eternal.