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An Angry Airbnb, Cattle-Car Airfares, Trump's Impact on Travel, and Colombia's Truce: Four Major New Developments in Travel
Arthur Frommer weighs in on four news developments that could affect travelers.
Melania Trump's Native Country, Slovenia, Anticipates New Interest After Election
The small Central European nation of Slovenia could be an unexpected beneficiary of the 2016 presidential election.It's the native country of Melania Trump, who will be the first…
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals, Airbnb Adds Experiences, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
A roundup of travel news from all over
Ruin of Chariot-Racing Stadium in Rome Now Open to the Public
Rome's newest tourist attraction opened to the public last week. And as with so many sites worth seeing in this ancient city, it's actually not new at all.For centuries a huge…
Over-the-Top Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels
For travelers with deep pockets and an overabundance of holiday spirit, several luxury hotels across the country are offering over-the-top Yule-themed packages. Here are three of the…
Wonder of the Seas Review: One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships
The inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship was my inaugural sailing, too. Though I had been on a ferry or two and the occasional water taxi, I had never before set…
One Year After Paris Terror Attacks, French Tourism Still Struggling
November 13 was the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people—and France's tourism industry is still struggling to recover.After a promising start to…
French Tourism Still Struggling, Extravagant Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Luxury Tour of "Outlander" Locations in Scotland
We can't help you follow in the exact footsteps of Outlander's Claire Randall Fraser. After all, she toggles between the 20th and the 18th centuries on that hit Starz show, and,…
Fewer Human Beings Will Be Manning Security Lines At Airports Soon
So the question becomes: is that a good or a bad thing?Sure, it's fashionable, and even bi-partisan, to hate TSA Agents. They've been accused of everything from feeling up…
Venice Protests Dwindling Population Amid Tourist Congestion
Venice might be one of the world's most beautiful places, but you wouldn't want to live there, according to the Venetians who staged a demonstration in the Italian lagoon city on…
Basic Fares Come to United Airlines: You Must Pay to Use Overhead Bins
Hello Middle Seat!United Airlines announced today that they were following Delta's lead and would be offerring so-called "Basic Economy Fares". When Delta started offering similar…
The Latest Travel Scam Targets Conference Attendees
A cautionary tale and some tips.
United Launches Basic Fares, Venice Protests Congestion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing
Turkey Issues U.S. Travel Warning Following Anti-Trump Protests
Turkey—a frequent subject of travel advisories issued by the U.S. government—has released a warning of its own, alerting Turkish citizens to the dangers of visiting the United…
Canada's Capital City Planning Yearlong Celebration of Country's 150th Birthday
Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday next year, and the country's capital city is going all out.A yearlong event dubbed Ottawa 2017 will feature a slew of concerts, museum…
Artist Paints Portrait on Rapidly Melting Arctic Ice Floe
(photo: Instagram / @the_hula)For his latest work, Hawaiian-born artist Sean Yoro traveled to the Canadian Arctic to paint the portrait of a local Inuit girl on a rapidly…
The Election of Trump Could Curtail Our Right to Travel to Cuba
Arthur Frommer's rallying cry: don't let a President Trump take away our rights, as citizens, to travel where we wish during peacetime.
A Former Floating Prison is Now London’s Hottest New Hotel
The Good Hotel wasn't always so good—in fact, it was a jail. But it's a fantastic way to stay on the River Thames in London.
White Cliffs of Dover and Other Tourist Sites Facing Extinction
Scientists revealed this week that the famous White Cliffs of Dover in England are eroding at a rate of 12 inches per year—10 times faster than they were losing ground before…
Amtrak Vacations Introduces New Trip Packages
Amtrak Vacations has announced 25 new rail-based vacation packages, bringing the grand total of its itineraries to about 350.The packages can be purchased in a bundle or…
Free Admission at U.S. National Parks on November 11
All of us could probably use some fresh air after the contentious election season that finally came to a close this week.Fortunately, the National Park Service's last…
Have Joint, Will Travel....And Travel...And Travel
Though the election was a buzz kill for many, there was a silver lining for some: a growing haze of pot smoke.California, Nevada, Massachusetts and Maine all legalized…
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Road Trip in Iceland
A road trip through Iceland is an epic adventure. On a single day driving Iceland’s Ring Road, the transformation is astounding: An otherworldly expanse of moss-covered lava rocks will…
Cliffs of Dover Eroding, Free National Park Admission on Veterans Day, and More: Today's Travel Briefing