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These Hotels are All Wet: An Ode to Great Showers

When I'm ragged and jetlagged, covered in airplane gunk or just bone-tired from twelve hours of walking, there's nothing as miraculous as perfectly-tempered hot water falling on my…

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Portland, Oregon: Green City of Roses

Twice a year they roll out a 'Deals' program to make it less expensive than at the regular prices, moderate enough to begin with. Between the two, the whole year is covered in savings.

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Chautauqua Amidst Florida's Palm Trees

February 6, 2004 -- You may have heard about the Chautauqua of yesteryear, a kind of county fair of education and uplift, with a weekend of lectures, workshops and seminars, but nary a…

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Love is in the Air: Frommer's Favorite Romantic Hotels Across the USA

Spending a night in one's own hometown can be just as romantic (with the right person of course) as a trip to a far away destination.

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The Nuts and Bolts of a Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo

Bob Fisher takes you step by step on an escorted city tour and tells you what's worth seeing (and what you should skip).

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San Diego's Secret Mission: Culture on the Cheap

January 26, 2004 -- Most people know San Diego for four 'S'es: sun, sand, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. Okay, sure, the Gaslamp District is a 'G,' but that doesn't change our point:…

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All the Views Fit to Print: Photo Safaris Across Africa

January 21, 2004 -- Focus on Africa wants you to come on a safari with them, shoot some film, and, if the images pass muster, get them printed in a coffee table book. Repeating its…

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Cell Phone Rental Discounts For Frommer's Readers Only

January 16, 2003 -- We've praised the virtues of cell phones several times in our Newsletter. Bringing a phone with you on an overseas trip not only lets you stay in touch with people…

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Getting Off-Center: The Joys of Staying on the Edge of Town

In many cities your travel experience will be richer and finer, if you stay in neighborhoods just off-center.

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To Give is Better than to Receive: Take to the Air with a Halo by Using Travel Charities

We love it when we meet people who are purely good guys -- they've got no other motive than making people happy through travel.

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Nothin' but Net: Cheap (Sometimes Free) High Speed Access on the Road and in Your Room

Updated December 19, 2003 -- Addicted to the Internet? Don't worry. It's understandable. When I'm on vacations, I use the Net to book hotels, look for restaurants, answer e-mail and…

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A Little Mouse Told Us How to Save at Disney

Disney magic ain't cheap, but Mary Waring, probably the world's greatest expert on saving money at the Disney theme parks, can teach you how and where to cut your costs.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Nashville & Memphis

Good ole Tennessee is changing. Here is the latest on Nashville & Memphis

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Fork It Over: The Joy of Kitchenettes

December 3, 2003 -- Holed up for the spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations in Reykjavik, I looked at the city's overpriced, underspiced restaurants with dismay. More than a year…

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The Greenback Blues: Dealing With the New $20s

Prompted by readers' questions, we answer how the change in currency could affect your purchasing power in a foreign land.

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Last Chance to Sign Up for Key West Travel Writing Workshop

To discover the nuts and bolts of our craft, we remind you about these seminars being held down in balmy Key West this coming February.

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Cell Phone Rentals While Traveling

Need to stay in touch while you're away? Here's a handy rundown of how to get a phone without a hassle while you're on the road.

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For Frommer's Readers Only: One Week Free Cell Phone Rental

November 7, 2003 -- I never travel without a cell phone. The phone lets me make sure my cats are being fed, helps me hook up with local friends in unfamiliar towns and enables me to…

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Masquerade Parades: Thrilling Throngs of Halloween Festivities

Halloween has two faces: the childish and the grown-up, the cheerful and the scary. So do Halloween festivals around the USA.

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Oh Tannenbaum: Christmas Markets across Germany

Christmastime in Germany: a great time of year to visit

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Hair Raisers (Not Fare Raisers): Chillingly Cheap Halloween Treats

October 13, 2003 -- There's nothing like the thrill of a good deal. Previously in this space, we've reported on overnight stays in Massachusett's haunted B&Bs, ghost- and…

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Get an Insider's View of New York (and Other Cities) With Audio Tours

A new series of audio tours pride themselves on using the voices of local 'insiders' to guide you into spaces you'd never otherwise see -- places you might never know are there.

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Current Events: Electricity Conversion Abroad

The nuts and bolts of electrical voltage overseas; what plugs and adapters can you use?

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The Lowdown on International Phone Calls

There are several money saving alternatives to picking up that hotel phone and dialing -- be sure to utilize all your options on your next trip abroad.

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State Department Travel Advisories Explained

Here's what you need to know about travel warnings issued by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs.