Top Destinations
Regions
Featured
New York City
Travel Ideas
Great Vacations in the U.S.A.
Trends & Hacks
Family Travel on a Budget: Our Top 14 Tips
Frommer's Favorites
Sicily's Vacation Discount Extended Until December—We Think
Most Popular Books
Frommer's Ireland 2026
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
Look Up! Incredible Ceilings Around the World
In her coffee table book The Art of Looking Up , art historian Catherine McCormack takes a gander at 40 of the world's most spectacular ceilings, highlighting top-of-the-line room…
New Bill in U.S. Congress Would Squash Hidden Resort Fees. Here's How to Help
A new bill introduced in Congress today will spell the end of hotel resort fees. Maybe. The Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019 would classify the nondisclosure of resort fees…
New Museums Explore Weimar Germany's Pivotal Role in 20th Century
Last month marked the 100th anniversary of when a national assembly was convened in Weimar in central Germany to write a new constitution for that country after its defeat in World War…
Budget XL Airways to Stop Operating Flights
XL Airways, a low-cost carrier based in France, has announced that it is ceasing operations. "Due to . . . financial difficulties," reads a message posted last week on the airline's…
Thomas Cook Shuts Down: What to Do and How to Protect Yourself Now
In 1841, Thomas Cook founded the travel business that has carried his name to charter a train for travel to a temperance rally. Since then, the company has arranged the travel of…
12 Idyllic Islands Where The Kayaking is Sweet (Plus Where to Rent the Kayak)
Smoothly slicing through the ripples, your kayak quietly glides over clear blue waters as the evening darkens. When your paddles cut through the bioluminescent water in the bay, the…
Free Parking in Las Vegas Returns As a Resort Breaks Ranks
For many years, the ability to park for free at most Las Vegas casino-resorts was a beloved perk, and it was one that made visiting the spread-out desert city much more affordable,…
You’re Staying Where?! The World’s Most Oddly Shaped Hotels
Forget boring and conventional hotels—there’s a whole world of strangely shaped accommodation just waiting for you to check in. From architecturally dramatic to downright weird, these…
Tequila Tourism and Beyond: Get to Know Mezcal in Mexico
Wanna see how tequila and mezcal are made? A leading agave evangelist shows us how to let the spirits lead in Mexico.
The Story of London's Underground Retold in Images
In London , the city’s major transit system is an attraction unto itself. Opened in 1863, when carriages were still hauled by steam engines, London’s Tube has been at the vanguard of…
Spit Take! Study Says Don't Drink the Water on Planes
You should probably stick to bottled water in the skies. That's the conclusion of a new study measuring airline water safety, conducted by Hunter College's New York City Food Policy…
How to Tell If You Need Travel Insurance, Based on the Type of Vacation
Traveling soon and not sure if you need coverage? You just might. No company paid to be a part of this article—this is just our honest opinion about what might work best for each…
California Improving Coastal Access with New Beach Wheelchairs
Eighteen coastal sites in California—from Clam Beach, where Highway 101 meets the Pacific in northern Arcata, to lively Ocean Beach in San Diego—are getting new wheelchairs and other…
10 Top Vacation Ideas for Families with Teens
Updated September 3, 2019 Curious and active, teens can be great travelers, especially when they're involved in the decision-making and given plenty of downtime for relaxing and…
Take Your Next Beach Vacation in the Bahamas: It's the Right Thing to Do
The pictures are devastating: mile after mile of rubble, overturned cars, and marooned boats where once homes, streets, and marinas stood. Hurricane Dorian, the slow-moving, hugely…
New England's Top 10 Family Hikes
With its pine forests, miles-long beaches, woodland lakes, and craggy mountains, New England has long been a hiker’s paradise. The region is accessible to a wide range of skill levels…
Japan Finishes Building a Grand, 600-Mile Trail of its Coastal Treasures
Fewer than 2% of international visitors to Japan venture farther north to the vast, remote, and undeveloped region of Tohoku. That may change soon as word gets out: The final section…
Will Fall Foliage Be Worth Seeing This Year in New England? Here's An Expert's Forecast
New England’s fall foliage show is right around the corner. Leaf peepers are polishing their binoculars, planning their routes, and booking their B&Bs. In preparation for this…
The Best Vacations to Take with Grandkids
One of the hottest travel trends is grandparents vacationing with their grandkids and leaving the middle generation—the parents—at home. About one-third of grandparents have taken such…
12 Ways to Find Discounts for Disney
Updated August 26, 2019 Disney parks don't grant many discounts. They don't need to—they're packed year-round. There aren't even reduced prices for senior citizens, and children are…
U.S. Army Museum Opening June 2020
The United States Army has set an opening date for its new museum honoring the oldest branch of the U.S. military.The National Museum of the United States Army will begin welcoming…
Near the Taj Mahal, A Cafe by Acid Attack Survivors That Shares Beauty with Tourists
In parts of rural India, disfiguring violence turns many women into reclusive outcasts. But at this cafe that serves visitors to the Taj Mahal, survivors are thriving.
A Major Newspaper Asks If It's Ethical to Fly. Arthur Frommer Wants Your Thoughts
Depending on your politics, you either do or you don’t regard The New York Times as the nation’s leading newspaper. But after that paper’s recent examination of the relation between…
Key West Hotels Introduce "Underwater Library" with Waterproof Books
Reading while lounging next to bodies of water is so popular it spawned a whole literary genre. But here's the thing about beach reads: There's a very real chance you'll ruin the book…
The Best Beaches in Italy (And How to Get to Them)
Travelers coming from outside of Europe may not think of Italy as a beach destination. But consider that “the Boot”—including its major islands Sicily and Sardinia and a dozen other…