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
Destinations
Our Favorites
Bookstore
Get Frommer’s free newsletter (always written by humans, never AI)
American Airlines Cracks Down on Support Animals
Emotional support insects are no longer welcome on American Airlines flights.Whoever heard of an emotional support insect, you ask? We have two words for you: Jiminy Cricket.In…
Another Airline to Sell Transatlantic Fares from $200: What's the Deal?
You've heard of Norwegian, XL, and WOW—three low-cost, Europe-based airlines that have made their fame by selling affordable, no-nonsense transatlantic flights from the United…
Free Admission at Wisconsin State Parks on the First Weekend of June
Wisconsin is giving locals and visitors alike a good reason to experience the state's considerable outdoor charms on June 2-3. That weekend, admission will be free at all Wisconsin…
New Booking Site for Clothing-Optional Stays
We're strong believers in packing light—all that luggage will only slow you down—but the champions in that department have got to be those who are fond of vacationing in the nude.…
Longest-Ever Around-the-World Cruise to Set Sail in Summer 2019
If you've seen a map of the world, you've seen the itinerary for the latest offering from Viking Ocean Cruises: a truly epic, ridiculously expensive, globe-girdling voyage that will…
Paris Day Trips Beyond the Ordinary—And Without the Crowds
There are so many incredible places to visit in Paris, and you're not the only one who knows it. In high season, you'll definitely have company lining up at the Eiffel Tower ,…
Skip Versailles and Go to These Amazing Castles Near Paris Instead
When Louis XIV summoned the French court to his sumptuous new palace at Versailles in 1682, he certainly didn’t foresee that three centuries later this call would be answered by 10…
Avocado Museum Coming to San Diego
Even fruits and vegetables are subject to trends—need we remind you of the Great Kale Craze of 2013? One of the hottest green things in recent years has been the avocado, which has at…
What to See in Toronto When You Don't Have Much Time
In Margaret Atwood’s novel Cat’s Eye , a Toronto native reflects on the changing nature of her formerly staid hometown: “Once it was fashionable to say how dull it was. First prize a…
United’s Updated Pet Policy: Ban Certain Breeds
United Airlines has updated its pet-carrying policy following a comprehensive internal review in the wake of a disastrous couple of weeks in March. First a French bulldog died on a…
Japanese Ryokan Stays: Are They For You?
Traditional inns in come with traditions—many of them! Here's what to expect if you choose this type of lodging.
What Will Be New at America's Theme Parks This Year?
Amusement park season is around the bend—and that bend could be a loop-de-loop of a high tech ride. For our weekly Frommer's Travel Show on WABC Radio, Jason Cochran and I interviewed…
Famous Hawaiian Mule Ride Closed Indefinitely
One of the most popular tourism experiences in Hawaii has shut down, possibly for good. Travel Weekly reports that the operators of the long-running mule rides down the cliffs of…
The Best of Bryce Canyon and Nearby: 10 Great Things to Do
Most national parks are visually dramatic by nature. But Bryce Canyon in Southern Utah also enjoys the rare distinction of being otherworldly, as in “not from this planet.” Technically…
The Carnival Horizon: Complete Photo Tour of Carnival Cruise Line's Megaship
Carnival Cruise Line’s second Vista-class vessel Horizon debuted in April 2018. With this ship, Carnival tweaks its successful Vista formula by adding new restaurants and musical…
Floating Bike Path Being Built Around Italy's Lake Garda
A new cycling route that seems destined to be considered one of the world's most beautiful is under construction in northern Italy. Encircling the famously crystal-clear Lake Garda,…
Hugely Popular European Destination Bans Apartment Rentals
Between 2015 and 2017, illegal vacation rentals, fueled by services such as Airbnb, shot up 50%. As a consequence, rent for locals skyrocketed 40%.For a small Mediterranean island…
New Alabama Memorial Honors America's Lynching Victims
A memorial to the nation's victims of racist terror lynchings opens in Montgomery, Alabama this week. Located on a 6-acre site overlooking the state capital, the National Memorial for…
Franconia: Germany's Land of Wine, Wurst, Wagner, and WW2 History
Technically, the region of Franconia in south-central Germany has been part of Bavaria for about 200 years. Locals haven’t quite warmed up to the idea just yet, though. They’ll tell…
Dachshund Museum Opens in Germany
A museum containing more than 4,500 pieces of dachshund memorabilia—toys, artwork, ceramic figurines, photos, and more—has opened in the city of Passau in Germany's Bavarian…
What Fresh Hell Is This? Standing Airplane Seats
Just when you thought the aviation industry couldn't possibly find a way to cram more people onto an airplane—short of stashing passengers in the cargo hold or overhead compartment…
Renowned Ocean Liner Reborn as Floating Hotel in Dubai
The retired Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner, which the Cunard Line operated from 1969 to 2008, has been transformed into a floating hotel in Dubai.Docked at the city's Port Rashid for a…
Arthur Frommer: Some Little-Known Institutions Bring You a Better London
Why is it that we turn off our minds when we visit London as tourists? A city of profound intellectual pursuits, the British capital offers exciting mental rewards if we simply take…
Coming in May: UFO Fests in Oregon and New York State
The search for signs of intelligent life in the universe hasn't turned up much so far. Even here on earth intelligent life can seem awfully hard to come by. But judging from the many…
In Las Vegas, Now You Have to Look Closely at Your Bill for Hidden Fees
Seemingly overnight, casino owners have found a new way to hit the jackpot: hidden fees. Sometimes, no one can even tell you what the charges are for.