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Riviera Maya and All That Jazz
Every evening was electric. My husband and I were front and center, bare toes buried in the cool sands of Mexico’s shores. There’s ...more
China – Land of Exotic Beauty
The great land of China has an unrivaled allure. Forever linked to its ancient civilization by venerable treasures such as the Great Wall and ...more
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Who’s the Boss?
“You’ve always got to remember, rock and roll’s never been about giving up. For me, for a lot of kids, it was a totally positive ...more
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What Language Barrier? *** By Alyssa Villarreal
How to Communicate Abroad When You Don’t Speak the Language
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VIDEO: Five Basics of Puerto Rican Music and Dance *** By Mark Chesnut
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The Elephant Under the Christmas Tree *** By Stacy Sternberg
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A Couple Exposes the City of Roses *** By Perry Montoya; photos by Brandi Montoya
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Okay, take it now. I will admit that it is there for the taking. More, I ...more
Spend a Year in Australia *** By James Cave
A year may sound like a long time, but when you’re exploring Australia’s vast and beautiful landscapes, it will seem like weeks! Before ...more
Argentina, from the Ice to the Vine *** By Dominick and Susan Merle
There she goes!” exclaimed our excitable tour mate from Norway as a thunderous boom emanated from a glacier that looked the size of New ...more
Into the Blue: Merging Sea and Sky in Cyprus *** By Barbara Barton Sloane
A Zen parable says: “When a fish swims, it swims on and on and there is no end to the water. When a bird flies, ...more
Around the World Heritage Sites *** By James Michael Flanagan
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VIDEO: Auckland, New Zealand *** By Mark Shea
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In the Lap of Luxury at Sonoma Wine Country Inns *** By Emma and Yuri Krasov
The Pacific was not pacified. Between the strong wind and the deafening sound of rushing waves there was no ...more
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No Habla Espanol? No Problema!
Special Guest Journalist, esteemed colleague and Super-Star Alyssa Villarreal provides tips on how to overcome language barriers while traveling abroad.
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5 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Vacation
Hurricane season is officially from June 1 through the end of November, peaking late summer through early fall. Whether you are driving, flying and/or cruising, ...more
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Frommers’ Top 10 Vacation Destinations
Each year, Frommers’ editors, authors and experts from around the world sit down to talk about the best cities, islands, beaches and other vacation destinations ...more
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A Dutch Treat: Top 5 Floral Events in Holland
Tulips are synonymous with Holland. The brightly colored bulbs bloom in all their glory throughout the spring. But visitors who find themselves here during ...more
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How to Pay for Dinner with Your Phone
I’m nowhere near as smart as my smart phone. So tips like these are invaluable to me. Hope they will be to ...more
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5 Ways to Prevent Identifty Theft While Traveling
More smart travel tips! These shared with us by guest journalist, Meghan Keane. Identity theft is on everyone’s minds these days, and with good ...more
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Thanks, Guys… More Good News!
If it weren’t for you, a number of amazing things would not have happened. For one, this website recently came in third, ...more
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Send us your Trip Clips!
Share your travels with us! Videos that are 30 seconds or less. Here’s one from Michael Flanagan at the Grand Canyon, one of the many ...more
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Advice for Smart Travel
We rely on our phones a lot when we’re traveling. They help us get from port to port, keep us in touch ...more
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“Take my Man Card” ?
Perry Montoya is an AMAZING writer and has graciously agreed to allow me to feature his Portland article. You will love it!
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Celebrate the New Year in America’s Oldest City
Thanks to Vacation Rental Pros for sharing the really cool infographic below about some of the fun things to do in St. Augustine. ...more
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Flying Just Got Friendlier
New consumer protections for airline passengers take effect
New consumer protections for airline passengers established by the U.S. Department of Transportation ...more
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Penguin on a Plane
Flying Penguin? Every now and then you stumble upon something silly in cyberspace that just makes you smile. That was the case ...more
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