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Venture Along Central Portugal's Route of Light

In the kinder, gentler country that is Portugal, it's hard to find an area more typical than Central Portugal. One region therein is called the Rota da Luz (Route of Light); another is…

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Head to Calgary, With or Without the Stampede

'It's the same, but different,' some Canadians say when attempting to explain their country to American visitors. That's true, of course, but you can say the same about Alberta…

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Oporto, Portugal: Gateway to Wine & Beauty

If you think the world is becoming too much the same thing everywhere, visit Portugal, which is still calmly but defiantly different. There may be McDonald's and Starbucks on too many…

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August's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Scotland!

Frommers.com and Dooley Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Scotland! Register now to win this vacation!

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Lithuania: Center of the New Old World

I recently visited Lithuania for the first time, finding it full of surprises. My biggest realization was that here, World War II ended just about 15 years ago. At least that is the…

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Get Behind the Scenes in Venice

In a city almost wholly devoted to the tourist trade, is it possible for the visitor to experience some of the life known to residents? It's not very easy, but we tell you how.

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The "Other" Side of Oahu

As is true of any vacation destination, there can be an invisible 'us' and 'them' barrier between visitor and resident on Oahu. Here are the insider tips on where the locals go,…

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Lions, not Tigers, but Game Drives, Oh My! Land-Only African Safaris From $1,399

Carrie Havranek reports on a range of safari options throughout Africa. There's something for everyone, from trips with a humanitarian bent, to those with multiple spa treatments.

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Take a Day or Two to Eat Your Way Through Singapore

If you're headed for Southeast Asia, chances are you'll wind up passing through Singapore at some point. One of the region's major transportation hubs, a great way to spend a day or…

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PA's Route 6: Driving Through "God's Country"

Robert Haru Fisher reports on Pennsylvania's first Official Dark Sky Preserve, a sheep farming B&B and more in the second of three installments of his trip across Route 6.

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Food Glorious Food: Culinary Vacations in Exotic Locations

The essence of travel is immersing yourself in the local culture, so indulging in its cuisine and delicacies is the perfect place to start.

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July's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland!

Frommers.com and Sceptre Tours are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Denver! Register now to win this vacation!

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Restaurant Week Celebrates Cooking, Cuisine and Cuts Back the Cost for City Diners

Bring your appetite, sense of adventure, and an empty stomach to any one (or more, if your travel habits are gastronomically-driven) of these cities over the course of the next few…

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Discover Gdansk, Free Again and Polish

Formerly known as Danzig, a free city for many years, Gdansk is a moving tribute to human resilience and the spirit of freedom.

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Another Day, Another Margarita Part Two: On the Ground in Mexico's Riviera Maya

Carrie Havranek shares another installment of her Mexico travel tales, reporting on Playa del Carmen, Tulum and other great sites. The report is topped off with a mouth-watering recipe…

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Wine and Dine Napa Valley Style

There's no more famous wine tasting experience anywhere than the Napa Valley.

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Travel With Culture Xplorers and Get Immersed in the Culture of Your Destination

With Culture Xplorers it's not about how far, long or remote you go in your travel experience, it's about how deep you go into the lives and the customs of the people who inhabit the…

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Follow in the Footsteps of The Da Vinci Code with the New Frommer's Paris Audio Tour

Using our quarter-hour audio tour and your portable MP3 player, you'll Métro and walk through several Parisian arrondissements and see everything from the Musée du Louvre to some of…

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A Capital Idea: Reconsider Sacramento

An in depth look at California's state capital. Includes attractions, events, restaurants, shopping, lodging and some vineyards thrown in for good measure.

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Travel Far and Wide for These International Festivals Through August

As we scoured the globe yet again for a selection of 'best of' for summer 2006, we came across some intriguing and truly unique festivals and events. Some are open and accessible to…

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Sensational, Sizzling and Strange Festivals for the American Summer

Each season we compile a general round up of some of the better, stranger and more unique festivals and events taking place around the country. Summer in particular brings up a slew of…

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The Race is on to Get to Louisville: Two Nights' Stay plus Two Race Tickets from $995

This Saturday's 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby might be reason enough to go to Louisville. The Running of the Roses is one of the United States' great sports events with…

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The Jewel of the Julep: Following the American Whiskey Trail

When the opportunity arose to travel to President George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, the starting point of the American Whiskey Trail, a three-state distillery journey into the…

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Vacation Values in Vietnam and Neighboring Cambodia & Laos: 13 Days with Air and Hotel Starts from $1,195

Although these countries may share a common location on the globe, they are all unique locations with specific indigenous cultures, customs, history, cuisine and attractions. What each…

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Washington, D.C. with Kids: Trip Planning and Best Bets for Families

Happily, I've trouped all over Washington, D.C. on your behalf, and thought long and hard about the details so that you won't have to work too hard to devise a terrific trip to suit…