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Article / Car, Bus, Rail

14 Hacks for Saving Money on Car Rentals in 2026

American travelers are getting squeezed from every side. Airfare is rising. So are fuel costs. And it's all happening while soaring inflation drains the few spare dollars in our…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Cats of Rome Running Tour Shows Off Ancient Ruins and Unbothered Felines

Maybe you're not the type of traveler who rises before 7am while on vacation in order to get a run in. Maybe, in fact, you're the type of traveler who regards such behavior with…

Article / Road Trips

Beyond Shoofly Pie: Reasons to Visit Pennsylvania's Lancaster County This Summer

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast (click here to see the video version). Our guest was Jeff Vasser, CEO of Discover…

Article / Credit Cards & Loyalty Points

What Are You Supposed to Do with Your Spirit Airlines Credit Card Now?

More than a month after the sudden and dramatic collapse of Spirit Airlines—which left thousands of travelers and former Spirit employees scrambling—Free Spirit Travel Mastercard and…

Article / Hotels

Are We Booking Hotel Rooms Too Far in Advance?

The "sweet spot" for booking a hotel room is just 8 to 14 days before travel, according to a new report from Hotels.com.The booking engine's 2026 Hotel Price Index—based on internal…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Are the Safest Parts of Mexico for Travel Right Now

Amid reports of a rise in violent crime, these are the safest parts of Mexico for tourists right now. 

Article / LGBTQ

The Safest and Most Dangerous Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers in 2026

The arc of the moral universe is long and (supposedly) bends toward justice, but it appears to be doing a loop-de-loop with regard to LGBTQ+ rights and safety worldwide.That’s the…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Hourslong EES Airport Waits for 2 More Years?! EU Official's Outlook Not Very Reassuring

Those of us hoping for a resolution to the long waits at Europe's airports may be in for a, well, long wait. Implementation of the European Union's new biometric Entry/Exit System…

Article / News

Sagrada Família Reaches Its Final Height. Is Construction Complete at Last?

Construction projects are notorious for running behind schedule. As with your bathroom remodel, so with the Sagrada Família. Antoni Gaudí's fanciful basilica in Barcelona, Spain, has…

Article / Local Experiences

What to Do in Sugar Land, Texas, a Diverse, Fast-Growing, Family-Friendly City Just Outside Houston

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. The guest was Alison Brooks, assistant director for tourism with Visit Sugar Land.…

Article / News

We Toured the New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Here's Our Review

Variously likened to a Tatooine Sandcrawler, a mausoleum, a Minecraft creation, and a giant thumb drive, the architecture of the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center has inspired no…

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 / Air Travel

Summer Flights to These European Cities Are Still Under $650

Round-trip summer flights from the U.S. to European travel hot spots such as Paris, Rome, and London will currently set you back $1,700 to $2,100, according to a new analysis from…

Article / National Parks

How to Avoid Traffic at Yosemite National Park's Entrances

After years of keeping traffic and crowds under control, California's Yosemite National Park has once again become a nightmare to visit, and federal mismanagement is clearly to…

Article / Packing & Luggage

Did You Know Wearing Camouflage Is Against the Law in These Popular Caribbean Countries?

Camo prints have made a fashion comeback in 2026, according to the people who keep track of these things.The editors of Who What Wear advise readers interested in joining the trend to…

Article / Trends & Hacks

You Paid for a Specific Seat on a Flight. The Airline Changed It. Now What?

As far as modern air travel grievances go, involuntary seat swaps and downgrades are more of an annoyance than a trip destroyer. You still get to your destination, more often than not…

Article / Air Travel

Southwest Airlines Reverses Arbitrary Plus-Sized Flyer Policy Following Backlash

As part of a slew of recent cost-cutting measures, Southwest Airlines nixed a popular longstanding policy earlier this year: offering complimentary adjacent seats (when available) on…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

If You Plan to Go Boating on the Great Lakes This Summer, Don’t Forget This Crucial Requirement

With the summer boating season getting underway in the Great Lakes region, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a new statement reiterating a long-standing…

Article / Money and Fees

The Cheapest Cities in Europe to Visit in 2026—and the Most Expensive

International airfares are running about 20% higher this year compared with 2025, according to Kayak. But you can soften that budgetary blow by setting your sights on a destination…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Makes Leap Toward Privatization with TSA Gold+

Fresh off a monthslong partial government shutdown that led to chaotic airport checkpoint lines, staff working without pay for 44 days, and more than 1,000 agents walking off the job…

Article / National Parks

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Summer

Which of the USA’s national parks are at their best in summer? Not all of them. Some get overcrowded and others get overheated (or overcrowded and overheated). If you're looking to…

Article / Family & Kids

5 Discounts for Disney, Universal, and Orlando in 2026

The Walt Disney Company's quarterly earnings report released in May included two numbers that tell you everything you need to know about the current tourism environment in…

Article / Arts and Culture

Stonewall National Monument Among USA's Most Endangered Historic Places

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, many of the country's consequential historic sites are at risk of being lost, argues the nonprofit National Trust for…

Article / News

Southwest Airlines Bans Robots from Flights Following ‘Stewie’ Incident

A major U.S. carrier has recently updated its baggage policy in a very specific way following two similar incidents that caused minor stirs and delays.  “Southwest Airlines does not…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

U.S. Issues "Do Not Travel" Advisories for Places Affected by Ebola Outbreak

Amid a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisories for those African nations, urging…