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Article / Hotels

Ice, Ice Baby: Plan Now for Brrreathtaking Ice Hotels of the North

More like living sculptures than buildings, these massive engineering feats rise majestically during the midst of the northern hemisphere winter and then gracefully melt away in the…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Tour De France, Italy, California and Beyond with These Fall Bike Trips

Chalk it up to Lance Armstrong and the legions of yellow bracelet wearing he inspired, or chalk it up to Americans getting off their duffs and starting to exercise more, but suddenly,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Paradisical Packages to Hawaii: Air and Hotel Start from $465 for Six Days

Make it what you want -- a romantic getaway, a sunny retreat, an active beach vacation or what have you -- Hawaii has become a place you have to see. With deals like these, now you can.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Sisters are Doing it for Themselves: Sneak a Peek at Trips for Women Only

For women, it's a great way to take a trip with a daughter, sister, mom, aunt, grandmother, friend or all of the above and do something the gentlemen are perhaps not quite as excited…

Article / Packages

Holy Roman Empire, Batman! Take a Gander at These Air and Hotel Packages

Rome remains a consistently popular destination (and a mythological wonderland - -literally). You'll never forget the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican, your first glance at the Coliseum.…

Article / Air Travel

Net Big Savings on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard for the Fall

While a visit to Cape Cod and its nearby islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket may seem like an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous during the peak summer season, post…

Article / Cruise

Top Adventure Excursions, Part II: The Caribbean

This week we turn to the Caribbean, still the #1 cruise destination and home to more than 600 excursions, from ho-hum bus tours to daylong hikes up the side of a volcano.

Article / Cruise

Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup: A Launch, A Reality Show, Around-the-World Routes and More

We round up the most important cruise industry news in our bi-weekly report.

Article / Air Travel

Got Georgia on Your Mind? Sensational Savannah Beckons

Summer in the great state of Georgia can be stiflingly hot, but soon the cooler evenings of the fall will descend upon Savannah, presenting the perfect opportunity to visit this…

Article / Air Travel

How Do The Fares Fare? Our Sleuth Snoops Out the Cheapest Routes

Every day, the airlines announce new sales, usually on their websites. Some are really good; others not so much. We dig deep to tell you which ones are really worth the mouse clicks…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Riding 300 Miles for Just $6 in the Pacific Northwest

Along Washington's gorgeous Olympic peninsula, I traveled more than 300 miles for $6 last month. No, I don't have a car that gets 100 miles per gallon: I took the bus. And not grimy…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Join in the Brew-Ha-Ha at Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest a.k.a. Beerfest, is arguably Europe's biggest annual party, attracting nearly six million people. The 172-year-old free event actually starts in September, the 17 in Munich…

Article / Air Travel

Jammin' Jamaica: Traveling to the Island Made Easy

Filled with great stories, a friendly demeanor, and a laid-back slow-paced attitude, Jamaica is like the wise old man of the Caribbean. But this wise old man has a wild streak, and…

Article / Air Travel

Craving Constantinople? Time to Talk Turkey

Come and discover the historical melting pot that is Istanbul -- the gateway to Turkey, with its pagan roots, Christian heritage, Islamic past and relatively secular present. Fall and…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Codes Cool Down for Fall

We had high hopes this summer for low fares on Amtrak, but it turns out the railroad has been ratcheting back its discounts for single travelers, while still allowing savings of up to…

Article / Cruise

From LBDs to Golf Tees: Hotel Updates

Hotels are now offering luxurious amenities to make travelers' transition from home to on the road more comfortable and ultimately, memorable.

Article / Air Travel

Off the Beaten Path on the other Side of the World: Explore the Little Traveled Wonders of Japan

There's another way to see Old Japan and that is by getting off the Tokyo-Kyoto-Nara well traveled path, getting off the main island of Honshu, in fact, and heading west and south.

Article / Air Travel

As If You Needed More Reasons To Love Paris

Every now and then another travel deal comes around that makes you think it must be a misprint. Well this time around, it's deals to Paris, France that might make you say, 'C'est…

Article / Air Travel

Super Sleuthing: A Frommers.com Undercover Airfare Report

Check out these air fare savings that may be missed without a careful search.

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

Grand hotels or else small but charming boutique hotels will soon be popping up all over Italy.

Article / Local Experiences

Go Stomp the Grapes on Wine Tours in Lesser-Traveled Regions

Historically, California has enjoyed the lion's share of wine, accounting for nearly 90 percent of the US production. Many states are establishing new wineries as we speak, eager to…

Article / Air Travel

Pretty Portugal More Affordable Than Ever

Some say Portugal is one giant fishing village. Covering the Western shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal slithers down the coastline. A people known for ingenuity, Portugal is a…

Article / Local Experiences

Live Like the Locals: Learn More about Your Destination with Indigenous Home Stays

What better way to really discover the country you are traveling in than to stay amongst its people and experience their lives and culture first hand.

Article / Local Experiences

Go Looney for St Louis: Plan a Fall Getaway to the Gateway to the West

St. Louis, city of about 332,000, the famous arch, a fabulous zoo, and some of the friendliest people in the Midwest, offers more than sixty free things to do, a number that's second…

Article / Cruise

New Ship, Old Ship, Teen's Ship: Recent Events in the Cruise Industry

NCL launches a new ship, Carnival adds teen clubs, Crystal Cruises sets sail with Mary Tyler Moore (and you're invited!) and more in the round-up of the latest cruise news.