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Article / Air Travel

U.S. Airline Hikes Checked Bag Fees for the Second Time in 7 Months, Up to $70

Just 7 months after raising fees for checked bags, JetBlue has raised them again—this time to as much as $70."We’re adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating…

Article / Cruise

Carnival Starts Free Shuttles from Your Cruise Ship to the Airport

Seasoned travelers know that some tourism hot spots have earned global reputations for being horribly overcrowded, poorly managed, and miserable to navigate. To name a few: Paris…

Article / Arts and Culture

No Wonder They Call It the Creative Capital: Floating Bonfires, Dazzling Art, and Acclaimed Dining in Providence, R.I.

The following conversation was taken from the Frommer's Travel Show podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. Click here to listen to the entire episode. Or, if you'd prefer…

Article / Family & Kids

A Good Idea That Should Spread: This Airline Will Pay for Your Baby's First Passport

It's not often that we can report a development from a major airline that we can earnestly describe as considerate.But that's the word we'd use to describe the latest promotion from…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

7 Places Where You Can Swim with Whale Sharks Responsibly

When travelers swim with whale sharks, which can be as big as a school bus, their concern need not be for their own safety. Whale sharks are like the cows of the underwater world and…

Article / Money and Fees

Find an Affordable Christmas Market Destination in Europe Using the "Mulled Wine Index"

From the middle of November through the beginning of January, more than 1,500 Christmas markets are held across Europe. That's a lot of public squares filled with festive crowds,…

Article / Arts and Culture

Almost 250 Years Ago, Vermont Briefly Became Its Own Country. Here's Where You Can Still See What Life Was Like Back Then

The United States of America declared its independence from Britain in 1776. In honor of the 250th anniversary of that seismic moment, Americans celebrated in 2026 with a diverse array…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Stolen Norwegian Cruise Line Booking Info Used for Scams: A Warning for All Travelers

For the past few weeks, customers of Norwegian Cruise Line have been reporting emails that quote authentic personal information, accurate reservation numbers, and even the exact dollar…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

These Countries Now Require Americans to Buy Travel Insurance for Entry

As of this month, two neighboring East African countries popular for wildlife tourism, Kenya and Tanzania, now require foreign visitors, including Americans, to purchase travel…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

This Global Risk Map Shows the Safest and Most Dangerous Travel Destinations of 2027

Among the global safety risks that have arisen in 2026: the war in Iran, an Ebola outbreak, and AI models with possibly apocalyptic powers. And all that's on top of already existing…

Article / National Parks

America Has Got Itself a New National Park. Will That Change Anything?

The United States just got its 64th national park. Previously a national monument, Arizona's Chiricahua National Park was redesignated Oct. 20, making it the state's fourth national…

Article / News

Airbnb Just Caved on Its Chores and Fees Policies—Guests Can Now Refuse These Types of Demands

Airbnb has been losing steam as a trusted source for vacation rentals over the past few years. For one, the proliferation of short-term rentals has sparked ugly protests and housing…

Article / Air Travel

How Budget Travelers Can Deal with Airlines' Shrinking Economy Cabins

Across Western skies, the cheapest airline seats are vanishing.Delta Air Lines' upcoming Airbus A350-1000 will reportedly have 13 fewer economy seats than its current Airbus…

Article / Air Travel

The U.S. Government Is Ending Key Protections for Flight Delays. Here's When the New Rules Go Into Effect

A rule change made by the U.S. Department of Transportation could mean airline passengers would be entitled to even less in the way of meals and hotel accommodations following…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Let Your Airline Credits Expire! Tips for Saving on Flights Using a Credit for a Flight You Canceled

Our air travel mantra since the start of the war in Iran has been: Buy your tickets now—even if you’re not traveling for many, many months—because airfares are going to continue…

Article / Maps

These 9 Unique Map Creations Are Next-Level Gifts for Travel Lovers

Before fridge magnets, before baseball caps, and even before miniature collectible spoons, there were maps. Maps are the O.G. travel souvenir. In the pre-smartphone days, carrying a…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Never Mind! Expansion of TSA's Gateside Program for Nonticketed Visitors Abruptly Suspended

The Transportation Security Administration's new program that lets nonticketed TSA PreCheck members go beyond airport security checkpoints has been abruptly curtailed. The program,…

Article / News

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2027

Frommer’s turns 70 in 2027. Threescore and ten years ago, our founder, Arthur Frommer, set forth upon an old continent and created Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, dedicated to the…

Article / Trends & Hacks

The Hottest Set-Jetting Destinations of 2027: 'Emily in Paris,' 'The White Lotus,' and More Filming Locations

We've reached the fourth quarter of 2026—the season when travel companies and journalists coin cutesy terms for the trends expected to predominate among vacationers in the coming…

Article / Hotels

10 of America's Most Haunted Hotels

As the air turns crisp and fall gets into full swing, consider spending a night or two at one of these haunted hotels and inns in Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, Austin, and more.…

Article / Trends & Hacks

What Trends Will Shape Travel in 2027? Skyscanner Has Some Answers

Last week, the travel booking site Skyscanner released an in-depth report on the travel trends likely to shape our vacations in 2027.  The search and booking data of some 28,000 users…

Article / Arts and Culture

How Can You Get into Thousands of Museums by Paying at Just One? Our Answer May Surprise You.

In late 2025, I started my wanderings around Connecticut as a new author for the Connecticut chapter of the upcoming Frommer’s guide book to New England. I was determined to visit…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

This Harmless-Looking Hotel Scam Could Happen to Anyone

In our digital age, basic travel planning can swiftly descend into a carnival of member logins, confirmation emails, two-factor authentication calls, CAPTCHA requests, 24-hour advance…

Article / Timing Your Trip

Four Italian Summer Hot Spots Worth Visiting in Autumn Instead

Every autumn, Italy’s great summer escapes shed their high-season gloss and settle into something richly authentic. Beach clubs close, boats disappear from crowded harbors, and…

Article / News

If You Don't Want Trump's Image in Your Passport, You'd Better Apply Soon

The State Department's media event on Sept. 29 was remarkable for a bunch of reasons. Many observers commented on the apparent attempt to emulate the style and cadence of a corporate…