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La-La Land Loves Kids, Offering Free Admission to Attractions

Los Angeles is extending its arms to small stargazers this summer, offering free admission to a slew of local attractions -- in fact, to most of the area's major draws except…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Free-Range Europe: Buy Flights, Get Railpasses Free

June 16, 2003 -- It's hard to stand still in Europe. With the continent's speedy and efficient train system, it's easy to take a weekend trip from Amsterdam to Berlin, or to fall…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Israel, Jordan and the Sinai

Change is inevitable. Here's a rundown of recent openings and closings; updated phone numbers and URLs; security news and more for our latest guide to the Middle East.

Article / Family & Kids

This Deal's No Two-fer, It's Something Better: Get a Whole Season at Universal Studios Hollywood for a One-Time Admission

June 13, 2002 -- As many Americans sit on their travel plans this summer, trying to figure out their budgets and how far they will go (literally), enterprising theme park owners are…

Article / Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Norway Sailings

An onboard tragedy has forced NCL to scrap additional cruises through September. Here's what you need to know.

Article / Cruise

Booking Cruises Online: Who Offers What?

Matt Hannafin and Heidi Sarna explain how to book your cruise online -- and tell you what companies you can trust.

Article / Family & Kids

Westin Peace: Get Free Nights for Longer Stays

June 11, 2003 -- If you book by June 30, 2003, you can get multiple free nights on a United Vacations trip at participating Westin hotels properties in the US, Canada and the…

Article / Family & Kids

Give Thanks For Early Bargains for Winter Holiday Vacations: The Cheapest Starts from $399

June 11, 2003 -- You can start your thanksgiving celebrations right now, as far as Gate 1 Travel is concerned, with six European vacations beginning at $399, for instance, for a…

Article / LGBTQ

An Arty Escape for Women Only in Historic St. Augustine

June 9, 2003 -- You could be one of 75 women taking part in the third annual Women's Escape to the Inns and Arts of St. Augustine, the Florida city that stakes its claim as America's…

Article / Local Experiences

Have a Lip-Smacking Summer at Discount Restaurant Weeks

It's time for another roundup of good eats at great prices in select cities across the U.S. and Canada.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Take To The Rails This Summer With Canadian and U.S. Discounts

June 9, 2003 -- If you're thinking of a summer road trip, consider taking the train instead. Especially for families, traveling by train in North America can be a new, exciting…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Keen on Barbados: Plant Yourself in a Posh Resort at Pauper Prices

June 6, 2003 -- Here's the kind of quandary we love to grapple with: do you wander out to explore the majestic countryside surrounding your gorgeous, pampering all-inclusive luxury…

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

Philadelphia has to plan especially well to keep alive the best and most attractive of the past 3 centuries, while constantly striving to keep pace with the future. One thing's for…

Article / Family & Kids

The Early Bird Gets the Rome: Book Now for Fall and Winter Savings in the Eternal City

June 6, 2003 -- December may seem so far off that you don't really need to consider it yet, but those who do plan ahead can take advantage of some alluring offers for packages to…

Article / Cruise

Midsummer Night's Dream: Skip Around Scandinavia Where the Sun Shines Day and Night

June 4, 2003 -- Do blondes have more fun? Head to the land of the midnight sun to find out for yourself with some surprisingly affordable land-only packages for five-nights in…

Article / Family & Kids

How Suite It Is: Summer Room Reductions Across the USA

June 4, 2003 -- Hotel chains are discounting rooms willy nilly and offering incentives to lure summer travelers to their brand of lodgings. Here's a rundown of the best current values…

Article / Local Experiences

Wish You Were Here: Send Postcards from your Mobile Phone

You can stay in touch while abroad without a stamp using this wireless technology.

Article / Miscellaneous

Win a Trip for Two to Las Vegas!

Frommers.com & TravelWorm.com are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Las Vegas! Register now to win this vacation!

Article / Packages

Achin' for Asia: Go-Today Opens Up a New Continent with Two New Packages

June 2, 2003 -- Since the company is an affiliate of Europe Express, it's never been a surprise to us that they offer great deals to most points, well, European. Then they threw in a…

Article / Family & Kids

Boutique, So Chic! Families & Seniors Save with Two Kimpton Hotel Offers

May 30, 2003 -- The Kimpton Hotel group, based in San Francisco, operates 38 hotels and 34 restaurants across the US, and can be counted on to come up with money-saving deals to keep…

Article / Local Experiences

Terror Alerts: What They Mean and How They Affect Your Travels

As the security alert goes up to a new level, so go the unknowns and insecurity for travelers. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

NYC Is Cruise Central This Summer, Hosting Royal Caribbean's Newest and Sixteen Others

May 30, 2003 -- Continuing the trend of cruise lines spreading their vessels around the country, closer to U.S. population centers, fully seventeen ships are sailing from New York City…

Article / Cruise

Royal Wedding: Imperial Majesty Purchases Regal Empress

The Empress gets a second chance, and disgruntled Regal customers get a refund center.

Article / Cruise

Accident Aboard NCL's Norway Kills Six Crew, Line Cancels Cruises

A May 25 boiler room accident aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's venerable Norway resulted in the deaths of six crewmembers and the cancellation of June sailings.

Article / Family & Kids

The Boons of London in June: What's Doing Across the Pond

May 28, 2003 -- Really old folks in London used to live by dates of The Season, basically corresponding to when the royal family was in town. That tradition is long since gone, but the…