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Another Cruise Line Is Selling Last-Minute Vacations for $79 a Day: Here's How

Two years ago, Frommer's told you about Holland America Line's last-minute discounts, which fill extra space on soon-to-be departing ships by offering head-turning bargains as steep as…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Towering Dunes, Black Sands, and Swimming Next to Skyscrapers: 5 Unique Midwest Beaches

We’re never going to deny the majesty of the ocean, but if your beachy experiences are limited to the coasts, you’re missing out.The Midwest isn’t just farmland and prairies. Thanks to…

Article / Cruise

Save Money by Booking the Oldest Cruise Ships: Here Are 3 from Each of the Big Lines

Some travelers turn up their noses at cruise ships that aren't the latest and greatest, but there's a quieter class of passengers who prefer older ships to the excessive, floating…

Article / Road Trips

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip: A Weeklong Itinerary

The Oregon Coast is about 364 miles long. The main artery, U.S. Highway 101 , winds along the entire way, often with the ocean in view. On our leisurely weeklong itinerary, we’ll spend…

Article / Road Trips

U.S. States with No Toll Roads—and the Worst State for Tolls

Since 2008, the U.S. Congress has failed to provide enough funding for the highways it previously authorized. Some states make up the difference through measures like gas taxes, but…

Article / Arts and Culture

2026’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mount Olympus, D-Day Beaches, and a U.S. Wildlife Refuge

A stronger recognition of underrepresented regions was a driving force during the annual World Heritage Committee session, which recently wrapped up in Busan, South Korea.With 2026's…

Article / Arts and Culture

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Finally Has an Opening Date—but Will It Be Safe to Go There?

The long-in-the-works Guggenheim Abu Dhabi finally has an opening date. The Department of Culture and Tourism–Abu Dhabi announced this week that the modern and contemporary art museum…

Article / Arts and Culture

Hey, Bay Area! Pauline Frommer Is Speaking at Sausalito Books by the Bay

Though I have no idea why anyone would ever want to escape the gorgeous little city of Sausalito, California, I'll be there on Aug. 6 to give tips for doing just that. The wonderful…

Article / Air Travel

First-Time Flying: An Easy, Step-by-Step Checklist for Airport Newbies

Everyone you'll see at the airport flew for the first time once. If it's your turn to take your own maiden voyage and you're on your own, how will you know how to get from point A to…

Article / Air Travel

A Top-Rated Travel Pillow Just Got Even Better: Our Review

Frommer’s editors independently assess all travel products featured on our site. In some cases, we may receive an affiliate commission from the purchase of products made from the links…

Article / News

This Airline's New Headrest Could Change the Game in Economy Cabin Comfort

Some flyers might soon be able to ditch their dorky neck pillows once and for all.This week Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced it will retrofit most of its planes with “U-Dream”…

Article / Trends & Hacks

An Alternative to Airport Lounge Madness: Book a Day-Use Hotel Room Instead

Is there anything more frustrating than a 4-hour layover? It really is the worst of both worlds: not quite enough time to leave the airport and explore the city, but an eternity to sit…

Article / Theme Park

Someone Should Warn You: Not All Disney World Parks Are Worth a Full Day Right Now

Walt Disney World is trying to reverse a long period of benign neglect and creative stagnation at its Florida resort by pouring billions into new attractions over the next decade or…

Article / Food and Drink

Eat at the London Locations of Amelia Dimoldenberg's Smash "Chicken Shop Date" Show

These days, Amelia Dimoldenberg makes a fortune putting A-listers at ease at the world's most scrutinized red carpet events like the Oscars, but she made her name interviewing them in…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Expands Cheaper Night Owl Fares on the East Coast

The window for Amtrak's "Night Owl" fares is stretching perilously close to early-bird-special territory. The period of time when the national rail carrier offers discounted fares for…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Are the Safest Caribbean Islands for Travelers, According to the U.S. Government and Other Sources

The safety situation for travelers in the Caribbean varies across the region's many islands, with crime rates improving here or worsening there based on economic conditions,…

Article / News

Tick-Borne Diseases Are on the Rise. We Asked an Expert for Safety Tips

Bloodsucking parasites are having a great year. This spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that emergency room visits for tick bites were up more than 25%…

Article / Air Travel

Europe Upgrades Flyer Rights with Free Luggage and More. Sorry, Americans.

After a yearslong process during which opposing interests got together and hammered out a compromise (remember how productive that can be?), the European Parliament has come up with a…

Article / Credit Cards & Loyalty Points

Does Travel Insurance Cover Your Loyalty Points and Miles?

For big ticket travel purchases, travel insurance seems like a no-brainer. You’ve made a large investment and you’ve protected it—with either a stand alone policy, or the coverage that…

Article / News

Would You Pay Extra to Make Sure Nobody Sits in the Middle Seat Beside You?

My husband and I have very different needs when we fly (and no, this has nothing to do with the airport divorce I discussed recently). In short, I need to be on the aisle, but he likes…

Article / News

No More Trips to Walgreens? State Department Teases Passport Procedure Update

U.S. passport applicants may soon be able to take passport photos from home.

Article / Air Travel

Delta Just Added a Basic Business Ticket. That's Bad for Your Upgrade Chances

Delta Air Lines has introduced a new Basic version of airfare for its upper classes of service. The new ticket categories threaten to reduce the opportunities that loyalty members have…

Article / News

New Google Wallet Opt-In Takes Hassle Out of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Google recently announced a new partnership with Google Wallet that aims to make navigating through U.S. airport security lines…

Article / Women

What to Expect When You're Expecting to Take a Babymoon

Bachelor and bachelorette parties are thought of as the ultimate “last hurrahs” before the realities of adult life kick in. But I would argue that “babymoons”—that last trip life…

Article / News

Turkey Just Banned a Gay Cruise. Read Arthur Frommer's Inspiring Words About a Similar Situation

Last week, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was refused entry to Turkey by local authorities. The offense? It had gay people on it.The cruise was carrying 2,000 passengers as well as…