Palo Alto Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Palo Alto. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Sustainable travel & ecotourism

by Frommers Travel Guides

If it's important to you to have a minimum impact on the environment when you travel, California offers numerous way to be an eco-friendly visitor. The biggest favor you can do for the environment is keeping your driving to a minimum, and in... Continue reading »
Health & safety

by Frommers Travel Guides

Staying Healthy Contact the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT; tel. 716/754-4883, or 416/652-0137 in Canada; www.iamat.org) for tips on travel and health concerns in the countries you're visiting, and for... Continue reading »
Package tours

by Frommers Travel Guides

For the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at discounte... Continue reading »
Insurance

by Frommers Travel Guides

The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates from various... Continue reading »
Tips on accommodations

by Frommers Travel Guides

Surfing for Hotels In addition to the online travel booking sites Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline, and Hotwire, you can book hotels through Hotels.com; Quikbook (www.quikbook.com); and Travelaxe (www.travelaxe.net). Hotelchatter... Continue reading »
Tips for families

by Frommers Travel Guides

If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the wor... Continue reading »
Tips for gay and lesbian travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

California is one of the country's most progressive states when it comes to antidiscrimination legislation and workplace benefits for domestic partners. The gay and lesbian community spreads well beyond the famed enclaves of San Francisco, We... Continue reading »
Tips for senior travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Members of AARP, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049 (tel. 888/687-2277; www.aarp.org), get discounts on hotels, airfares, and car rentals. AARP offers members a wide range of benefits, including AARP: The Magazine and a monthly newsletter. An... Continue reading »
Tips for student travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

A valid student ID will often qualify students for discounts on airfare, accommodations, entry to museums, cultural events, movies, and more. The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC; www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make trave... Continue reading »
Tips for travelers with disabilities

by Frommers Travel Guides

California's spirit of tolerance has made it a welcoming place for travelers with disabilities. Building codes make most public facilities and attractions accessible (though some historic sites and older buildings can't accommodate drastic re... Continue reading »
Tips for travelers with pets

by Frommers Travel Guides

If you're thinking of taking your pet along with you to romp on a California beach, make sure you do a little research. For one thing, dogs are restricted from most public beaches in the L.A. area. To find out where you can bring man's best f... Continue reading »
Tips for black travelers

by Frommers Travel Guides

Black Travel Online (www.blacktravelonline.com) posts news on upcoming events and includes links to articles and travel-booking sites. Soul of America (www.soulofamerica.com) is a comprehensive website, with travel tips, event and family-reun... Continue reading »

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