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Harper Lee's Alabama Hometown Wants to Be a Tourist Attraction Now

To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee lived a quiet life in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, eschewing the limelight and resisting efforts to turn her into a tourist…

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TSA Fighting Holiday Airport Lines with More Officers, Social Media

We're about a week into December, which means the holiday travel season is underway. That can mean long lines at the airport, but Transportation Security Administration officials say…

Article / Air Travel

In a Dramatic and Somewhat Unexpected Change, Lines at Airport Security Gates Have Greatly Shortened, Easing the Process of Checking in for a Flight

After doomsday headlines about endless security lines last summer, airport screenings have gotten downright speedy. Do we owe the TSA an apology?

Article / Miscellaneous

TSA Fights Holiday Airport Lines, Major Cruise Lines to Begin Sailing to Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Passportable

Following Wildfires, Eastern Tennessee Officials Urge Tourists to Return

Following the devastating wildfires in eastern Tennessee that started last week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, local officials in the nearby resort towns of Gatlinburg and…

Article / Cruise

In the Most Recent of Nominations, a Distinguished Magazine Has Named Its Choices of "Best Cruise Line" for Various Needs

U.S. News & World Report releases its annual list of the best cruises for value, families, luxury, and more

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Maker of the Liberty Bell to Call it Quits

2016, you terrible year, now you have claimed the sound of liberty itself.London's Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which has been casting bells for the world since 1570, announced…

Article / Local Experiences

Been to Birmingham Lately? You're In for a Surprise

Alabama's biggest city is one of the Deep South's most interesting destinations right now.

Article / Money and Fees

For Americans, the Conditions for International Travel Are Better Now Than They Have Been for Years

From plunging airfares to a strong dollar, things couldn't get much better for Americans abroad.

Article / Miscellaneous

Record Fine for Princess Cruises, Tennessee Tourist Attractions Carry On Despite Wildfires, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Princess Cruise Lines Slapped with Record Fine for Deliberate Pollution

The Department of Justice has fined Princess Cruise Lines a whopping $40 million for deliberately polluting oceans and then trying to cover it up. The fine is the largest criminal…

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This Year's Loss of Great Barrier Reef Corals Is the Worst on Record

It might be time to move the Great Barrier Reef to the top of your bucket list.The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies has reported that about 67% of the corals…

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Watching the Sunrise at Maui's Haleakala Volcano Will Soon Require a Reservation

One of the most unforgettable—and most popular—sights in Maui is about to get a little more difficult to experience.Starting February 1, you'll need a reservation to hike to the…

Article / Local Experiences

Bite-Sized Volunteer Vacations

How to Do Good on Vacations That Aren't Only Devoted to "Voluntourism"

Article / Miscellaneous

Reservations for Maui Volcano Sunrise, Great Barrier Reef in Peril, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

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Trump Still Threatening to Reverse Obama's Cuba Policy

President-elect Donald Trump continues to threaten that he'll undo President Barack Obama's 2014 deal to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba.Following the…

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Japan Plans Spa-Themed Amusement Park with Hot-Tub Roller Coaster

If you've ever taken a relaxing soak in a hot spring and said, "Gosh, this is nice, but I wish there were some way to throw in the heart-racing thrills of a roller coaster ride,"…

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You Can Now Download Netflix to Watch Later

Hooray! Tedious airplane trips just got a lot sweeter.Netflix is finally—finally!—rolling out the ability to download shows to your device to watch later, which means that…

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Carnival Nixes Social-Impact Cruises in the Caribbean

Carnival Corporation has announced that the company is pulling the plug on Fathom cruises, a one-ship line introduced just last year.The point of the brand was to offer…

Article / Hotels

The Airbnb Review System is Broken. Why Will Nobody Say So?

Guests and hosts must participate in an arms race of compliments in their reviews—or they'll be punished. How can we trust any of Airbnb's ratings?

Article / Miscellaneous

Trump Threatens Cuba Reversal, Japan Plans Hot-Tub Roller Coaster, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

A roundup of travel news from all over

Article / Slideshows

The Travel Trends That Will Shape Your Next Vacation

Spin the globe: Where will you go in 2017? And just as importantly, what recent developments and coming events will shape your trip? It's prediction time again, so I spoke with nine…

Article / Slideshows

The Annual Frommer's Travel Gift Guide

This year, give the gift that keeps on moving! We combed the current best offerings to find travel gadgets and inventions that actually improve the way we experience places—and we…

Article / Passportable

You Can Now Use Airbnb to Book Experiences

Airbnb has launched a new service called Trips, allowing users to book experiences in addition to the company's core short-term vacation rentals.The new feature is a section of…

Article / Student

Devaluation of the British Pound Has Made Attendance at the Oxford and Cambridge Summer Schools Much Cheaper Than Before

The smart way to take advantage of the U.K.'s slumping pound? Enroll in the summer programs at Oxford or Cambridge.