Tagged: travel

Nature, Food and History: A Weekend in the Hudson River Valley

Time and time again we at Frommer's are reminded that the majority of the traveling that Americans do is just within a few hours drive of home. This fact hits home, as I am always…

Your Couch or Mine? Hospitality Exchanges Make Backpacking Even Cheaper

I checked my watch nervously, as my travel companion frantically tried to pick up a cell signal so we could call and alert Vincent to our delayed arrival. After difficulty in…

Five Fine Flyaways: New Air-Inclusive Packages at Penny-Wise Prices

Destination: Sydney and TahitiProvider: Air Tahiti Nui (tel. 877/4846; www.airtahitinui-usa.com)Base Price: $1,278Additional Fees and Taxes: $110Duration: Airfare to Sydney gets you a…

Prepping for a Hike Along the Appalachian Trail

Stretching from Maine to Georgia through 14 states and over 2,100 miles, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is as historic a trek as any other national park walk east coast or west. Conceived…

Two Itineraries for Taking in the National Parks of the American West

Even though distances seem vast in the western United States, it's possible to visit more than one of the region's national parks in a single trip. In fact, people often combine visits…

Great Meals, Shopping and Antiques in . . . Atlantic City?

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.It had been at least three years…

Download This: Homegrown Podcast Tours Give You a Local's Look

With new technologies come new ways to waste our time and make our lives more complicated instead of easier -- or so I jokingly say every time I have to upgrade something I own.…

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Eating Towns

One of the only things you're guaranteed to do on vacation -- besides sleep -- is eat. Eating is the great constant of travel. Why not eat well and often, we say. Turn an afternoon…

Caribbean Ports of Call: Dock or Drop Anchor?

When ships visit a port of call, they either tie up alongside a dock or they anchor offshore and tender everyone to town via shuttle boats. The difference can add on an hour or more…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…

Why You Should Buy Insurance Before Your Next Cruise

It's not difficult to imagine all of the things that could go wrong on a cruise. Terrorist attacks, hurricanes, political upheaval, war, broken down ships, new ships not finished on…

Ditch the Briefcase, Grab the Snorkel and Explore Taiwan's Great Outdoors

You may have always thought of Taiwan as a Chinese business capital with Taipei as the main draw card. What you may not realize is the diversity of this island and the type of…

Glasgow to Scotland Now From $699 With Air

Although it can't compete with Edinburgh's setting and architectural charms, Scotland's largest city Glasgow has quietly developed a reputation as a vibrant urban center and stylish…

New York City With Kids: Top Picks for Cold Days

New York City may be frozen right now, but that hasn't kept the visitors away. To cram the most into one day while exposing your family to as little frostbite as possible, start out…

Love Beyond Valentine's Day: Cruise Line Romance, Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

Maybe love can't be bought, but the goods we use to express that love sure can. Some people say it with diamonds, others with 60-inch plasma televisions, and others with big plates…