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USA to Barcelona for $150 on a New Budget Airline

Last week, without much fanfare, a new airline began shuttling passengers between Barcelona, Spain, and the West Coast of the United States.It's called Level, a joint…

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No Laptop Ban on Flights from Europe to U.S.—For Now

For the time being, a ban on in-cabin laptops will not be extended to flights from Europe to the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security.However, a…

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VIDEO: The Sophisticated Pleasures of Northern Michigan

In the heart of the heartland, a vacation destination awaits that will surprise and delight.

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The Best Day Tours in Jamaica: Frommer's Picks

Jamaica is an island nation bursting with culture, charisma, natural wonders, manmade attractions, and fabulous beaches. The more you see, the more you will want to see. Exploring this…

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No Laptop Ban on Europe Flights, A New Budget Airline, and Facial-Recognition Boarding: Today's Travel Briefing

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A Second Airport for Seattle?

The Seattle area could soon get a second commercial airport.Alaska Airlines, which is based in the city, would like to begin offering flights from Paine Field in Everett,…

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The World's Most Thrilling Roller Coasters

The first amusement park roller coaster opened at New York ’s Coney Island in 1884. Known as the Switchback Railway, the ride used gravity to send daredevils along 600 feet of dips and…

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10 Best U.S. Beaches in 2017, According to Dr. Beach

Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida, is the best beach in the United States, according to this year's rankings compiled by sand and surf expert Dr. Beach.The good doctor knows what…

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New Virtual Gallery Lets You Explore Underwater Marvels from Dry Land

The underwater wonders just off America's coasts can't be seen firsthand—to state the obvious—except by divers and snorkelers.But a project launched this month by the National…

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Virtual Dives at Marine Sanctuaries, A Second Seattle Airport?, and America's Best Beaches: Today's Travel Briefing

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Trump's Proposed Budget Would Cut U.S. Tourism Organization

Among the cuts in President Donald Trump's proposed budget, which is being delivered to Congress this week: funding for Brand USA, a public-private organization dedicated to marketing…

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Ibiza Airport Overrun with Garbage

The airport in Ibiza is a mess.The popular Mediterranean destination off the east coast of Spain is famous—especially among European vacationers—for its beautiful beaches and wild…

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Travel Without Hesitation to Foreign Democracies, but Steer Clear of Authoritarian Nations

The risks outweigh the benefits of visiting countries with oppressive governments, says Arthur Frommer

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Vacation in One of the Less Popular Destinations This Summer for a Fine Travel Experience

Where should you travel this summer? Off the beaten path, says Arthur Frommer.

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Private Luxury Terminal Opens at LAX

The rich and famous can now make use of their own private luxury terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.Dubbed the Private Suite ("Let-Them-Eat-Cake Terminal" must have…

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Luxury at LAX, Garbage at Ibiza Airport, and Trump vs. Tourism: Today's Travel Briefing

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Australia Tourism Boost in 2016

Travel to Australia was big in 2016.According to Tourism Australia officials, the country received an estimated 8.3 million international visitors last year—an increase of 11%.…

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Meet Ozzie, the Only Giraffe in Nevada—And a Painter, Too

Travelers with overlapping interests in art and animals may want to add the Lion Habitat Ranch to their itineraries for any upcoming trips to Las Vegas.The animal sanctuary,…

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"Will the Real Arthur Frommer Please Stand Up?"

Can you identify the real Arthur Frommer? In 1963, CBS put America to the test when the travel authority appeared on the classic game show To Tell the Truth.

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If You're Traveling to Australia from Asia, Beware Stowaway Toads

An Indonesian toad's wild ride had an unhappy ending in Australia last week.At Cairns Airport in the country's northeast, a sniffer dog brought a biosecurity officer's attention…

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Australia Tourism and Nevada's Artistic Giraffe: Today's Travel Briefing

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10 Travel Hotspots Where Nobody Went When Frommer Guides Began

Sixty-five years ago, when the Frommer guides were launched with the publication of Europe on 5 Dollars a Day , the world was a smaller place—at least for American travelers. Yes, we…

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In Development: A Supersonic Jet That Zips Between London and NYC in About Three Hours

Supersonic commercial air travel between London and New York—which has been on pause ever since the demise of Concorde in 2003—could resume in the not too distant…

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Travel Joys and Miseries Millennials Will Never Know

Travel has changed radically in the decades since Frommer's started publishing. Sure, millennials can still take vacation photos with an old-fashioned film camera (like this tourist is…

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Weird and Wonderful Frommer's Guidebook Covers Through the Years

This feature was originally published in November 2020. We dove into the archives to select our favorite guidebook covers from six decades of showing you the sights. Sometimes the…