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Fran Golden In this photo, I was…Harnessed up for the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

My favorite city is…Boston.
From my last trip, I brought back…Marzipan from Luebeck, Germany.
My favorite travel-inspiring books are…British novels from "Jane Eyre" to "British Jone's Diary." I am an unabashed Anglophile.
Fran's Posts
April 5, 2012, 1:21 PM
Disney Fantasy, with new features including a high tech adventure game themed on The Muppets, is commanding premium prices. But that doesn't mean there aren't savings on other vessels in the four-ship fleet.
February 21, 2012, 11:12 AM
Montezuma's Revenge, Delhi Belly—no matter what you call it, getting sick while you're abroad puts a serious damper on your vacation (and it's more common than you might think).
February 15, 2012, 10:56 AM
The safety drill rules change is the first result of an industry-wide Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review, put together by the cruise line marketing organizations in the wake of the Concordia sinking.
January 18, 2012, 11:09 AM
Will the news of the Costa Concordia catastrophe affect your decision to book a cruise vacation in the future?
January 13, 2012, 12:50 PM
Our writer gets an exclusive look at Disney's newest cruise ship.
December 27, 2011, 5:22 PM
Nowhere did my companion and I find the animal warning signs weirder—nor the amount of road–kill more plentiful—than in Tasmania, Australia's offshore state.
November 29, 2011, 4:46 PM
I wouldn't say I skipped calories by spending Thanksgiving in Australia, but I did encounter some taste treats — including Vegemite, bugs, and meat pies.
November 17, 2011, 4:26 PM
At issue is whether airlines will cancel more flights to avoid large tarmac delay penalties.
November 17, 2011, 9:08 AM
There is emotion involved in the theme park experience both for parents and kids.
November 10, 2011, 4:25 PM
You sure can. Here's how.
October 24, 2011, 2:07 PM
There are strategies you can use to improve your chances of snagging an upgrade.
October 14, 2011, 1:57 PM
Mark your calendar. You have until 11-11-11 to vote for the "New 7 Wonders of Nature."
October 3, 2011, 2:41 PM
Celebrity Silhouette (Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises) This month you're probably thinking foliage and Halloween, not cruises. But the cruise...
September 13, 2011, 5:43 PM
Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce more of its popular Studios cabins for solo passengers when it launches its two...
September 7, 2011, 4:45 PM
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight for wearing saggy pants. Were his rights violated? Tell us what you think.
September 6, 2011, 12:35 PM
By all accounts, medical tourism, also known as medical vacations, is a rapidly growing business.
September 1, 2011, 10:29 AM
Air service from discount carriers – including JetBlue and AirTran – special island-wide promotions, an increasing number of guesthouses and bargain-priced cruises are bringing Britain's oldest colony within reach of many travelers, especially this fall.
August 29, 2011, 3:56 PM
Think of it as a further move towards theater-style pricing, where you pay more for a seat towards the front.
August 19, 2011, 12:10 PM
Pre-paying for drinks can eliminate the sticker shock some travelers experience at the end of a cruise. Here's what the pricing looks like and what it includes.
August 9, 2011, 12:54 PM
Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport began testing behavior-based passenger screening this week. If all goes well, the program will be rolled out to the nation.
July 27, 2011, 5:36 PM
In preparation for the holiday travel season, Trip Coach is looking at ways to help you navigate smoothly through airports and we want your tips!
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