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Bulletproof Wall Soon to Surround Base of Eiffel Tower

A wall is being put up around the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris officials have announced.The "aesthetic perimeter," as it's being euphemistically called, will be made of…

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Muzbnb: Everything You'd Expect From a Home-Sharing Service, Minus Islamophobia

This year, a new service will offer Muslim travelers that home-away-from-home feeling.

Article / Food and Drink

The West Coast's Best Chinatown is in Canada—Eat Your Way Through it For Just a Few Bucks

It couldn't be easier to get to know Richmond, a once-sleepy suburb of Vancouver that can't seem to stop growing. So why does the town remain a mystery to so many?

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Bulletproof Wall Around the Eiffel Tower, U.S. Passport Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Trump's Travel Ban Appears to Have Caused Drop in Flight Bookings to U.S.

President Donald Trump wanted to ban travelers from seven majority-Muslim countries, but it looks like his executive order to that effect dissuaded international travelers from a whole…

Article / Cruises

Oprah Leads the Charge of Lifestyle Brands at Sea

A New Era in Partnerships for Cruise Lines Could Mean Different Types of Cruises

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Awesome New Travel Gadgets We're Watching

Every week, the inboxes at Frommer's are jammed with appeals from manufacturers who swear they have come up with the next greatest thing for travelers. Most of it doesn't excite us—we…

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NYC Airbnb Hosts Fined for Illegal Rentals

Two New York City Airbnb hosts have been slapped with fines for listing illegal short-term rentals—making them the city's first individuals punished under a law signed last fall by…

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Win a Stay in a Castle Worthy of "Beauty and the Beast," Courtesy of HomeAway

(photo courtesy of HomeAway)For those of you longing for more than this provincial life, a la Belle from Beauty and the Beast, vacation-rental site HomeAway is dispensing some…

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Win a "Beauty and the Beast" Castle Stay, NYC Fines Airbnb Hosts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Trump's Regulation Orders Have Stalled FAA Safety Notices

Even if you think the federal government should stay out of most things, you're probably glad somebody's keeping an eye on airplane safety.Too bad the guy in the White House is…

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Bowling Green Strikes Back

Today we received a topical press release from the people who promote Bowling Green, Kentucky.It seems they've read the same headlines that we have about terrible things…

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The New World's Longest Flight

If aviation were an endurance sport, there'd be a new reigning champ.As of this week, the longest flight in the world is now operated by Qatar Airways, whose new 9,032-mile…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Last Great Classic Beach 'Hood in Los Angeles (And Why You're Going to Love It)

Headed to Los Angeles? Make time for one of its best hidden gems—one that's not going to stay hidden for much longer.

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The World's Longest Flight, the Truth About Bowling Green, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Best Hotels in North America Rankings

The best hotels in North America have been named in U.S. News & World Report's seventh annual rankings.Taking top honors: Chicago's posh the Langham, which opened in 2013 in…

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Two New Reasons to Join TSA PreCheck

There are several good reasons for enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program.If accepted, you get to take advantage of an expedited screening…

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Best Sites to See on Boston's History Trails

Boston has long been a lighthouse attracting history buffs to its historic sites. As the epicenter of the American Revolution, the city's Fourth of July celebrations are extravagant,…

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Best Days in 2017 to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Spring will get here before you know it—and in Japan, that season means cherry blossoms decorating the country in shades of pink and white.Travelers who'd like to see those…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Idaho White Water Rafting Where Smartphones Cannot Reach You

It’s a rare thing in our always-connected digital world to not know what’s going on beyond our own eyesight. But it happened to me in the middle-of-nowhere Idaho.

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When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Best Hotels in North America, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Small Colorado Ski Resort Offers $700 Lift Ticket

Long overshadowed by bigger, glitzier Colorado ski resorts like Aspen Snowmass and Vail, the small, usually understated Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs is making a bid for…

Article / Air Travel

What You Need to Know Before Booking an Economy Basic Ticket

The old shell game has come to travel and its called “Basic Economy Fares”. The traveler thinks she’s saving big, but when she looks under the shell, she finds…

Article / Air Travel

Everything You Need to Know About 'Basic Economy' Fares

Delta, United, and American have all introduced low, no-frills airfares. But they come with so many fees and restrictions, customers need to know what they're in for.

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New Ideas from Marriott: Communal Rooms and Automatic Booze Dispensers

Last week Marriott International gave the public a preview of some of the ideas the hotel megachain is considering for rollout in the coming months.The sneak peek was given to…