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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…

Article / News

One of the World's Best Roller Coasters To Close Aug. 2 in Atlanta After Just 3 Years

If you're a roller coaster fan, you only have until August 2 to travel to Atlanta to experience one of the best-reviewed rides on the planet. The amusement park Fun Spot America…

Article / Packing & Luggage

United Airlines Launches ‘Twilight Bag Drop’ at Chicago O’Hare

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Article / Travel Ideas

40 Years After 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,' You Can Still Visit the Movie's Chicago Locations

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 / Hotels

Airbnb Reminds You That Its AI-Powered ‘Anti-Party Technology’ Is Keeping an Eye on You

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, Airbnb is reminding prospective renters that “disruptive gatherings” are strictly prohibited. Moreover, the company is emphasizing its…

Article / Road Trips

PBS Star Darley Newman Discusses the Places Around the USA That Will Bring the American Revolution to Life

The following is a transcript of a recent interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. Our guest was PBS TV star Darley Newman. The interview has been edited for length and…

Article / Videos

There's Now a Music Video for That Viral Puerto Rico Tourism Song You Can't Get Out of Your Head

That infernally catchy Puerto Rico song that has become a viral sensation rivaling circa-2016 "Baby Shark" now has an official music video. And it was shot on the Isla del Encanto…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Are U.S. National Parks Becoming Less Safe?

Some 350 people, on average, die each year in U.S. national parks. That number is small compared to the 300 million visitors who walk through park gates each year. But each death is a…

Article / Air Travel

Viral Air Travel Hacks: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Article / Air Travel

American Airlines Tried to Derail My Marriage

As my husband can tell you, I swing to the dark side pretty fast. The "P" my first name starts with could just as easily stand for "Paranoia." That tendency of mine was triggered this…

Article / Arts and Culture

Tune in to Boston's Mighty Rock History on These Guided Tours

“People don’t think of Boston as a music city,” says Matt Bowker of Soundscape Tours. “I think it punches above its weight.”Granted, Boston doesn’t instantly evoke in the popular…

Article / Air Travel

This Group of Americans Can Now Get TSA PreCheck for Free

The Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, which provides enrollees with faster and less onerous preflight security screenings, is already a good bargain at $76.75…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

The World's Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2026

The state of global peace in 2026 is pretty grim, according to an annual report. And according to your own eyes if you've followed the news lately. Each year, the Institute for…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Traveling with Sleep Apnea: Expert Recommendations for CPAP Gear, Finding Distilled Water, and Other Tips

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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Californians Can Visit Their Glorious State Parks for Free All Year—Sign Up by July 6

Citizens of California! We interrupt your news feed's stream of bonkers headlines to alert you to actual good news of a major freebie that has been announced.In honor of the 250th…