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Take a Bite of the Big Apple this Fall
September 10, 2004 - Frank Sinatra couldn't have said it better: "Autumn in New York/It's good to live it again." Just plan your fall visit carefully; hotel prices jump up in September…
Orlando: Not Just for Kids Anymore
September 10, 2004 -- Orlando isn't just about theme parks. Visiting this part of Florida can also mean busting out the credit cards for a shop-till-you-drop day at designer-name…
The High Seas Go High Tech: September's First Wave of Cruise News
In this week's roundup, the high seas go high tech, a cruise line that takes the sting out of hosting a family reunion, plus details on who's building new ships, who's delaying…
The ABCs of Latin America
September 10, 2004 - In terms of value for money, Latin America's best bets are as easy to remember as your ABCs: Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica. Regardless of which one you decide…
Plunge into a Spa-tastic Vacation
Hey you! Yeah, you, reading this hunched over a computer, sipping stale coffee. Wouldn't you like a chance to relax and unwind, a chance to escape work obligations and everyday stress?…
America's National Parks: Nice Lodges, Decent Food, and Hey, the Views Aren't Bad
September 10, 2004 -- Rolling hills dotted with wildflowers, plunging red rock canyons, vast snow-covered peaks -- the sheer majesty and diversity of America's national parks is hard…
Off the Map in Beringia: Small-Ship Line Cruise West Charts Remotest Alaska
An awful lot of people think they've seen Alaska. Thing is, those people have really only seen a tiny fraction of the Great Land -- and not even its most amazing parts.
Hurricane Frances Batters Florida Ports, Ivan Gathers Steam
September 9, 2004 -- Hurricane Frances made an all-points tour of Florida last week, forcing temporary closure of the state's commercial ports and the cancellation, rerouting, or…
A Boatload of Cruise Bargains
September 9, 2004 - From Christmas cruises in the tropics to deals for singles, we've got some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Note that…
Essential China: Hong Kong, Beijing, Xian and More
September 8, 2004 -- Three reliable tour operators are providing moderately priced trips to China this autumn, two of them visiting one or more of the biggest cities, the third taking…
Nothing's Bora-boring about the South Pacific
September 8, 2004 -- Palm trees waving in a gentle ocean breeze, warm, crystal-clear water, and pristine white sandy beaches -- sound like paradise? Sure, but you won't have to go…
Why Washington, D.C. Rules
September 8, 2004 -- If you've always considered Washington, D.C. a stuffy city that's all about politics, government and lobbying, think again. The nation's capital is a vibrant…
Surf Girls Rule: Riding the Big Kahuna in Bikinis
Women have always taken to the waves and surfing is no exception. If you've always dreamed about doing it but have yet to take the plunge, grab you favorite girlfriend, sister or maybe…
Florida Picks Up the Pieces After Hurricane Charley
Though Hurricane Charley wreaked havoc on about one-third of the counties in Florida, the remaining two-thirds remained unaffected, and the Florida tourism authorities are eager for…
Got Reef? Belize It or Not, the World's Second Largest
Deep-sea divers and snorkeling enthusiasts consider Belize to be the scuba capital of the Western Hemisphere. Its barrier reef is the second largest in the world after Australia, and…
Surfs Up, Prices Down in Two Central American Paradises
September 3, 2004 -- Surfing. The word just connotes cool. Hot babes. Sunny days. Big waves. Bonfires on the beach. I'm not just talking about the film Point Break, either, or spending…
Hey, Nick & Nora! Get Clued in to Murder Mystery Weekends
September 3, 2004 -- I well remember my first hotel murder mystery weekend: I inadvertently solved it before it even began when I stumbled onto the actors as they were staging the…
Canada from City to Country: Reduced Rooms, Train Tours and More
September 3, 2004 -- The state of California's population rivals that of all of Canada. With nearly the same amount of people spread out over so more much land, you can often be…
South America Wildlife Adventures for All Budgets
September 2, 2004 -- There are literally hundreds of companies and independent operators who offer a variety of tours through the Amazon Jungle (which stretches across Brazil, Ecuador…
September Prize: Trip for Two to Boston!
Frommers.com, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, American Airlines & Hotel Marlowe are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Boston! Register now to win this…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Cuba
Many observers feel that no matter who wins the 2004 election, the travel restrictions will most likely be lifted sometime in 2005. In either case, non-American tourists continue to…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque
Northern New Mexico has come by its 'mañana' reputation honestly. Usually change happens . . . tomorrow. But there are some lively additions in the region well worth exploring.
Moose, Whales & Bears, Oh My! See Wild Alaska Before the Season Ends
September 1, 2004 -- Alaska is one of the world's premier destinations for adventure, wildlife and ecotourism. September marks the end of the summer season and the final opportunity of…
What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Jamaica
We've got the latest on the renewal of the Meet-the-People program, affordable accommodations, a warning for gay travelers and more.
Mariachi Madness Meets Mexican Money-Savers
September 1, 2004 -- Let's face it; visiting Mexico without seeing some mariachis is like going to Hawaii and avoiding the beaches. In September, a mariachi festival in Guadalajara…