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Veggie-Trails: Online Resources for the Meatless Crowd

We have five words for vegetarian travelers in the Basque region of Spain: "Ba al duzue barazkijaleentzako platerik?"That would be Euskara for "Do you have any vegetarian dishes?"It's…

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Checking in with the Museum Scene in New York City

New York might have more museums per capita than art students. There's the big three -- the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, and the newly revamped and…

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Discover your Prehistoric Nature in the Badlands

There is nothing "bad" about the idea of cruising down Interstate 90 in South Dakota and coming across the beauty, splendor and utter desolation that is the Badlands -- the collective…

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Getting to Second Base: You're Halfway Home with Spring Training Vacations

Not only is February the shortest month of the year, it's also salvation for baseball fans whose eyes and ears turn towards Florida and Arizona for the annual rite of passage known as…

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Double the Fun in Dublin on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland

Come March 17, the Irish don't seem to mind a two-bit pint that their patron Saint Patrick was born Patricius, a Romanized Brit kidnapped into servitude by roving Irish bandits in the…

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Oh Give Me a Home Where the History Roams

According to the American Association of Realtors, May is the time of year when Americans turn their attention to real estate. We buy and sell the greatest number of houses, perform…

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How to Feel Like a Hawaii Family: The Best of What to See and Do

Maybe the two of you visited Hawaii B.C. (Before Children), or maybe a trip to Hawaii has been the dream for years. There's no place on earth quite like this handful of sun-drenched…

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Breaking the Mold: Special Interest Vacations for Seeing Italy

Buying a plane ticket, renting a hotel, visiting museums and eating out is par the for the course when it comes to the standard American vacation. Why not consider some alternatives…

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

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

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Return to Thailand: Air and Hotel Packages Remain Available

Large swaths of this Southeast Asian country were physically unaffected by the powerful crush of the recent tsunami and travel opportunities are still up for sale. Even areas that were…

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Dream Trips at Dreamy Prices: Wander the African Continent from $995

Imagine wafting over virgin Kenyan grasslands and woodlands in a hot air balloon. Migration season is picking up, and herds of wildebeest behind you are seeking greener pastures. As…

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That's Using the Ol' Lingua Anglo: New Dates for the Popular Englishtown Program in Spain

Want room and board for a week in a medieval Spanish town? For free, no less? All you have to do is prove English is your native tongue and then speak it to your heart's content.…

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Haifa Bargain for You: In Depth Cultural Tours Through Israel

Regardless of individual religious background, Israel should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Where else can you float on the heavy salt concentrate of the Dead Sea, revel in…

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Brushing Up on History at Presidential Sites of Significance

President's Day is an excuse for some to take a three day weekend. Why not return to the source and learn what it's all about.

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The Grass is Always Bluer in the Spring: Bluegrass Festivals Across the US

If you've ever heard Bill Monroe sing Blue Moon of Kentucky or enjoyed the soundtrack to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? for its sweet melodies, then the Bluegrass bug bit your musical…

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Meeting Japan's Inner Child at the Movies and in a Museum

Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Japanese anime in Tokyo.

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Cocoa Dreams and Travel for Chocoholics

Apart from travel, my next favorite topic is chocolate and at last a chance to write about my two passions together!Sorry but I won't be discussing a day trip to Hershey, PA here. I'm…

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Loved the Book? Go There, Literally, with a Literary Tour

Literature has long inspired people to travel. Literary tours probably started in the fifth century B.C. with the Greek writer and historian Herodotus in his seminal work The…

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Religious Tourism: Using the Bible, Koran and other Sacred Texts as your Travel Guide

If your soul could do with some saving, or you are just interested in learning more about the history of your religion, then you may want to consider taking a religiously inspired…

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From Barbados to Britain, Boxing Day Events for All

You might decide to skip Christmas entirely and spend the cash you put aside for gifts at the sensational sales in one of several countries that celebrates Boxing Day.

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Buyer's Market: Frommer's Favorite American Shopping Neighborhoods

We've collected a cross section of some of the most interesting shopping areas in the US. While some may be a bit obvious, others are hidden treasures in their own rights.

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Havana Mights: Your Choices for Travel to Cuba

Despite a travel embargo that has been in place since 1963, Americans have long had a fascination with Cuba. Recent events serve to make it less likely than ever than restrictions will…

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NOLA Contenders Vie for the Mardi Gras Place to Be

November 4, 2004 -- French for "Fat Tuesday," Mardi Gras is always the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten season when periods of fasting occur. Historically,…

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Election Distraction! Tour Philadelphia's Historic District and Save With "Philly Overnight" Package

Political junkies, we feel your pain. We have no idea who will be president when you read this, but we do know you'll be burned out from the 24-hour news cycle. If you're looking to…

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Beyond Tanning: Winter Festivals in Puerto Vallarta

Kicking off the tourist season in November and December, these festivals attract tens of thousands of tourists looking for a little edification to supplement their beach bumming.