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Article / DailyMoment

25 Independent Bookstores We Love for Book Lovers Day

Book Lovers Day is August 9. Today's independent bookstores aren’t just places of commerce. They’re destinations unto themselves. They have also taken on many of the roles that used to…

Article / News

Introducing Frommer's Favorites: Our Picks for the Best in Travel

Travel writing often feels like an inherently bossy genre. More than other types of journalism, we rely a lot on the second-person imperative. Go here, not there, eat this, skip that,…

Article / DailyMoment

The Feline Takeover of the Roman Square Where Julius Caesar Was Assassinated

The spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was assassinated sits in a large sunken square a short distance south of the Pantheon.Known as Largo di Torre Argentina, the site contains the…

Article / DailyMoment

In Honor of International Cat Day: How To Commune with Street Cats When You Travel

International Cat Day is August 8. The following is a transcript of an interview featured on the Frommer’s Travel Show Podcast. Our guest was Jeff Bogle, author of Street Cats &…

Article / DailyMoment

For Book Lovers, This Site Generates Reading Recommendations for Wherever You’re Traveling

National Book Lovers Day is August 9.A great way to prepare for an upcoming trip—aside from getting your hands on the latest Frommer's guide for your destination, of course—is to read…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Traveler Warning: Texas Just Made It a Felony to Carry Most THC Products

If you regularly travel with THC gummies for physical comfort or as a sleep aid, you'd better remove them from your bags before you go to Texas, or you could wind up in prison. Going…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Microsoft Warning: Russian Hackers Are Targeting Travelers Using Hotel Wi-Fi

Russian hackers are targeting travelers around the world via hotel Wi-Fi systems, according to a security warning issued by Microsoft. The threat, dubbed "CaptiveCrunch," uses…

Article / Cruise

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…