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Cell Phone Rental Discounts For Frommer's Readers Only

January 16, 2003 -- We've praised the virtues of cell phones several times in our Newsletter. Bringing a phone with you on an overseas trip not only lets you stay in touch with people…

Article / Air Travel

We're Pro-War (If It's a Fare War): Cheap Air to the US and Mexico

January 16, 2003 -- There's nothing like a fare war. Incited by the JetBlue/American/Delta three-way, America West is helping to keep transcontinental fares at historic lows;…

Article / Family & Kids

Winter's Here in Full-Force: Embrace These Snowy Bargains

January 16, 2004 -- There's a goodly amount of snow on the slopes and trails across country right now, making the time ripe for booking a winter weekend, be it sporty or relaxed. We've…

Article / Family & Kids

A Second Helping of Valentine Vacations

January 14, 2004 -- Only one month from today is V-Day, so look lively if you want to have something really neat to give your loved one -- the good deals go fast. And today we have a…

Article / Family & Kids

Value Vietnam: Long Trips, Low Prices Include Air, Hotels and Tours

January 14, 2004 -- Interest in Vietnam continues to grow, the more adventurous many travelers become. It remains inexpensive with hopeful populace known for its surprisingly kind…

Article / Family & Kids

Bring the Brood: We Scope Some Family-Friendly Spanish Hotels

Seville, Spain -- Bringing kids abroad can be tough -- especially when you have more than a few. As we've been wandering through Spain, though, we've come upon several hotels that are…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Valentine's Vacations Here, There, Everywhere

January 12, 2004 -- Even though it's said Valentine's Day was originally a pre-Christian fertility festival, and there is some argument concerning which of several St. Valentine's the…

Article / Packages

Searching for Scottish Ancestors

January 12, 2004 -- There are more Scots living outside Scotland than in. If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans with a wee bit of the heather running in your gene…

Article / Cruise

Frommer's Cruise Spotlight: Radisson Seven Seas

Matt Hannafin provides this in-depth look at Radisson, plus we've got a bonus for Frommer's readers only.

Article / Air Travel

Want To Eat Healthy In The Air? Ask the Doctors

It's getting harder to find healthy dining choices when you fly.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Reel' Em In! Low Cost Cruises on the High Seas

January 9, 2004 -- We've trawled long, far and deep to bring you this bountiful catch of savings.Carnival Offers Sail-and-Stay Packages on Cruises from JacksonvilleIn conjunction with…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Drink to Your Health: Budget Tours of Ireland, Pubs Included

January 9, 2004 -- Fancy a pint? Tap into this frothy deal: a six-day/four-night pub crawl through Ireland starting from $499.Prices are per person, based on two people traveling…

Article / Cruise

Affordable, Small Group Tours to South America: Bolivia It or Not!

January 9, 2004 -- Giant-sized, land-locked Bolivia in South America is rarely visited by...anyone. As we report in Frommer's South America, the country sees only 300,000 tourists a…

Article / Cruise

From Ship to Shore, Here's the Latest Cruise News

Read on for another installment in the continuing saga of Royal Olympia's bankruptcy; plus we announce a new South Pacific sailing on Windjammer and report on Holland America's cabin…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Unwind Europe's Street Mazes With This Super-Map

Now you can get a GPS tracking unit to help you stay the course on your European driving tour.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Trainspotters Take Note: New UK Rail Pass Options

January 7, 2004 -- Brits simply don't get it when they disparage their public transportation systems. British trains are relatively fast, frequent and convenient, and a great way for…

Article / Family & Kids

No Reason to Miss Low Season Savings in NYC and DC

January 7, 2004 -- The ball has dropped in Times Square, Congress is currently in recess, and the crowds have dispersed. Now's the time to hit either spot as hotels in both cities…

Article / Cruise

The Zen of Cruise Line Shore Excursions

If a tree falls in the forest but the excursion to see it is sold out, does it really fall? Who knows, but to help assure that that doesn't happen, cruise lines are offering prebooking…

Article / Cruise

Save Our Ship: Royal Olympia Bankruptcy Update

The besieged cruise line alters course after its original Chapter 11 filing: some cruises are cancelled, others are not, and the situation keeps changing.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Rooms with a Caribbean View: USVI Discounts Accommodations

January 5, 2004 -- A Caribbean vacation is popular with Americans because it's affordable, it's a climate change easily made with a less than a day's travel and because of offers like…

Article / Packages

Hidden European Gems: Air and Hotel to the Azores for Less

January 5, 2004 -- The Azores, an autonomous Portuguese archipelago 800 miles west of European shores, are favored by well-heeled European travelers, but are practically undiscovered…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Going, Going Gaugin: $699 Gets You a Week in Tahiti

The father of Fauvism never had it so good. South Seas specialist Tahiti Vacations has returned with their seven-night package out of Los Angeles to Moorea. Last winter they offered…

Article

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

Charles Wohlforth keeps you abreast of important changes in our 49th state.

Article / Cruise

European River Cruises: The Slow, Civilized Way to Tour

Increasingly popular with American travelers, plying the tamer rivers and canals provides a soothing alternative to megaship cruising. Here's everything you need to know.

Article / Student

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