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The Airbnb of Rental Cars Comes to L.A.
A car-sharing service aimed at travelers has come to Los Angeles.With TravelCar, which originated in France in 2012 and has since expanded to 30 countries, users get free parking…
Coming Soon: First Nonstop Flights Between U.S. Mainland and British Virgin Islands
The first nonstop commercial flights between the U.S. mainland and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are expected to begin operating sometime this summer.Up to now, most U.S.…
British Virgin Islands Flights, LAX Car-Sharing, and Pennsylvania Cheese Tour: Today's Travel Briefing
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VIDEO: The Natural Beauty of Northern Michigan
Pauline Frommer celebrates the natural beauty of Northern Michigan, land of cherry trees, towering sand dunes, and Great Lakes.
New Hostel in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
You can now stay at a hostel in one of the most radioactive places on earth.Backed by the Ukrainian government and housed in a former Soviet dormitory, the 50-bed accommodation…
Oldest Structure on National Mall in Washington Being Restored
In 2018, the newest attraction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will also be the oldest.The Lockkeeper's House, which was built in 1835—before any of its more famous…
Proposals to Privatize Air Traffic Control Are Based on Ideology, Not Practicality
The Trump Administration wants to put air traffic control in the hands of a private corporation. Should that worry you?
9 Food Rules to Follow in Italy—Plus 1 to Break
Dining in Italy may seem like a casual, carefree pursuit, but in reality it’s a complex game of manners, with origins dating to at least the 16th-century publication of Giovanni Della…
America's Best Beaches, Coast to Coast
We know, we know: Picking the best beaches in the United States is a matter of opinion. Some sun worshippers prefer to be amid crowds of beautiful people, others want total seclusion,…
Where to Go in New York City's Central Park
Central Park serves as New York City's backyard, its outdoor gym, its daytime pick-up bar, its concert hall, and, in summer, when dozens don bathing suits to soak up the rays, its…
Best of Seattle: Our Favorite Moments
Perched near the edge of the continent, Seattle is a town that has always reached for the future. A land of extremes, the Emerald City is caffeine-driven yet laid-back, practical yet…
Hotel News: A Mid-Priced Trump Chain and the First West Elm Hotel Location
Two widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on the American hotel industry.First, the Trump Organization is launching a new chain of…
Most Beautiful Beaches: 8 Sands-sational Destinations
Hop the ferry to really, really get away from it all at these eight beaches in Greece , Thailand , Brazil , and five other slices of paradise. Photo Caption: Kefalonia Island, the…
New Hotels, a Hostel at Chernobyl, and the National Mall's Oldest Building: Today's Travel Briefing
JetBlue Testing Facial-Recognition Boarding in Boston
Starting this month, it will be possible to use your face as a boarding pass at Logan International Airport in Boston.JetBlue Airways is testing a facial-recognition system on its…
VIDEO: Reliving the Past in Northern Michigan
A trip to Northern Michigan is a rich and rewarding journey through time. Pauline Frommer hits up some of the historical highlights.
Beaches in Danger: 10 Disappearing Shorelines
When seas rise, it's inevitable -- beaches disappear. Even setting climate change aside, scientists predict a 10- to 12-inch (25-30cm) rise in ocean levels by the end of this century,…
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…
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…
VIDEO: The Sophisticated Pleasures of Northern Michigan
In the heart of the heartland, a vacation destination awaits that will surprise and delight.
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…
No Laptop Ban on Europe Flights, A New Budget Airline, and Facial-Recognition Boarding: Today's Travel Briefing
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,…
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…
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…